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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand united state dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: SERAH NKRUMAH <serahnkrumahvia@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <serahnkrumah@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:15:14 +0000
Subject: LETTER OF INVESTMENT



Dearest One,

It is a Good thing to write you. I have a proposal for you-this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your will. I am Serah Nkrumah 23 years old and the only daughter of my late parents Dr Doglax Nkrumah My father was a highly reputable Gold Exporter in Accra during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 12th Febuary 2005.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!

My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12th 2005 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of Four million,Six hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$4.600,000) and 114 Kg of Gold left in one of the leading Security Company in Accra Ghana West Africa.

He further told him that he deposited the money in my name,and finally issued a written instruction to his lawyer whom he said is in possession of all the necessary and legal documents to this fund . I am just 23 years old student and really don't know what to do.Now I want an Assitance where I can transfer this funds . This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ghana The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.

Sir,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:- 1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter? 2. Can I completely trust you? 3. I have map out 20% for your assistance and 10% for any expenses that you might have incured during the process of transfer is it okay by you?. Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you so much.

With Sincerly
Serah Nkrumah
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