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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:
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447045743453 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • swift.delivery02@yahoo.co.uk

Fraud email example:

From: "Lopez Mr. Edward" <star_mega_07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:02:25 +0800 (CST)
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED, CONTACT OUR AFFILATE COURIER COMPANY FOR YOUR CHECK.


STAR MEGA BUCKS AWARD DEPARTMENT
151 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
London E14 5DY,The United Kingdom.

Attn:Mr Alphonso Schreibgen,

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR PAYMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED, CONTACT OUR AFFILATE COURIER COMPANY FOR YOUR CHECK.

Weacknowledge the receipt of your documents.

You are by this required to make contact with the courier company as soon as possible, so they can mail your check to you.
NOTE: You do not have much time to get this done. I advise you act fast and get in touch with the courier company. Their contact information is stated below:

SWIFT INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES
CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Anthonio Roberts
International Dispatch Unit,
99 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7NG,
The United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 704 574 3453
E-mail: swift.delivery02@yahoo.co.uk
When contacting them, you are expected to provide them with your valid contact address and Telephone Number for safe delivery.

We look forward to your prompt response, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

FIND BELOW A LIST OF THE FIVE WINNERS THAT EMEREGED IN THE DRAWSAND THE AMOUNT WON BY EACH OF THE PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO NOT FIND YOUR NAME IN THIS LIST, THEN YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY PAYMENT OF WHAT SO EVER.

* Mohammed Abu Sai'd -- (1,000.000.00 Pounds Sterling) -- YET TO PROCESS CLAIMS
* Cheng Hua -- (750,000.00 Pounds Sterling) -- STILL PROCESSING CLAIMS
* Adam Smith -- (1,500,000.00 Pounds Sterling) -- CLAIMED
*Mr Alphonso Schreibgen--(1,000,000.00 Pounds Sterling) -- STILL PROCESSING CLAIMS
* Terry Bankovich -- (100,000.00 Pounds Sterling) -- CLAIMED

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
Mr. Edward Lopez,
Remittance Department Director



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