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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:
  • "to your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• 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.
  • +2348075678100 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: BARRISTER TONY BUTU <barr_tony_butu@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: br.tonybutu3@post.ro
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:54:08 +0100 (BST)
Subject: SHE WILLED HER LIFE SAVINGS TO YOU



Dear,

I am BARRISTER TONY BUTU an attorney to late MRS. GLORIA HUDSON who died a year ago.

However, before my client died she wrote her WILL as she had no children so she WILLED her house to the orphanage home and SHE WILLED HER LIFE SAVINGS TO YOU been her relative.

Since she died the bank and I have been trying to contact you but all effort we made proved abortive but I thank God that I finally found where I kept your email address which she gave to me. Note I do not know you before but am courageous to contact you as directed.

Anyway, I want to inform you that this fund deposited on your name is due for collection and you are required to contact me so that I can present you and the claim papers to the paying bank for immediate transfer of your fund to your nominated bank account.

The entire claim papers associated to this deposit valued for US$2.5 Million, is ready and it is with me. Call me if you are ready for your claims and I assure you before 7 working days you will receive your fund.

Best Regards

Barrister Tony Butu
Notary Public & Solicitor
TBUTU & Associates,
Tel: +2348075678100
Email: br.tonybutu3@post.ro


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