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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:
  • "million us 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)
  • "million 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)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: faustinrich11 <faustinrich11@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:56:54 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Pleading For Your Urgent Assistance.


In brief introduction, I am Faustina Rich, the only child of my father, the late Dr. Brahima Rich.I belief and know you are reliable and trustworthy person who can assist me to claim the sum of 7.3 Million US Dollars deposited in private security company for my future investments. I am
interested in disclosing every thing about myself to you. I also wish I have a long term business relationship with you.

My late father's had a contract during his tenure in office,he won this very good contract from the states for estate complex Development Project (700 Housing Umt).

The project awarded to him estimated US$50.7Million dollars, on execution of the contract it estimated US$43.4 Million dollars while 7.3 Million dollars came to him as his profit.
For security reasons my late Father deposited the said sum in a private security company outside the country.He used me as the next of Kin. All the depository documents are with me.

The fund was deposited in the Security Company in Cote d'Ivoire due to security reasons and my future. I source to contact you to assist me in claim the above fund into your account as the beneficiary in your country for onward investment in your country.

In release of the boxes the security company requires the following from you:

(1) your full address, your private telephone and fax numbers for easy communications.

After the conclusion of this transaction I will offer you 25% of the total sum for your assistance while 5% will be set aside for any expenses made .I establish trust and confidence in you.Note
that the key word to this transaction is 100% risk free. Your urgent response will be highly appreciated please.


As soon as you reply, the contact of the security company in Cote d'ivoire will be send to you immediately.And also for us to
discuss modalities concerning the transaction.please note that the Security Company did not know the content of the boxes.

Hoping to hear from you.

Best regards,

Faustina Rich.






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