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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:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "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.

Fraud email example:

From: Barrister Mr Lucien Bonnet <lu_bl4@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <lgbo51@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:40:07 +0100
Subject: Dated: 2007



Dated: 2007
From the Desk of Senior AdvocateBarrister Lucien BonnetLondon, United Kingdom
I wish to let you know that I have a client who wants to invest in your countryI will give you more details and how much he wish to invest if youwill assure us that you are reliable Investor. If you can handle this Investment Procurement , please get back to me as soon as possible to discuss more and i will study your Feasibiltyapprasial.Note that a Fully signed and stamped Memorandum of Understandingwith Probate of Seal will be initiated in this business venture to aid this transaction between the both PartiesKindly send me the below informations for my perusal:1. Your Complete Full Names.2. Your Residential Address.3. Your age and Occupation4. Your Phone and Fax Numbers for Easy and Faster Communication. Thanks for your assistant and God bless you Abundantly.Friendly Regards.
I am waiting for your urgent response.Gratefully treat as urgent.Thank you. Barrister Mr Lucien Bonnet
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