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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "CUSTOMER SERVICE" <clearification@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:29:49 +0100
Subject: URGENT !


Attn:Leopoldo,

To answer your question that of the tax as been taken care of ,We've paid
for the tax so you do not need to pay for any tax what so ever.All you need
do is to fill out the verification form which will enable my superiors to
complete the final approval of your claim.

So you are advise to follow the instruction given to you so as to complete
the final approval of your claim.

Thanks,
Mr.Jack Martins.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam