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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 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: juliet lesly <juliet.lesly11@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mrs.julietlesly@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:12:42 +0000
Subject: Urgent Reply Please............



Sir/Madam,I am in need of your assistance. My name is Mrs Juliet. I am a militaryattache with the United Nation here in Ba'qubah Iraq for the UnitedKingdom, we found about $14 Million dollars in one of Saddam Husseinlodge in Majid al-Tikriti but now have secured this money in securitycompany in Asia for Trading and investment in a profitable venturesaroundthe world.My colleague and I needs a good partner, someone we can trust toactualize this venture.You can visit this site were the money wasfound:http://www.fas.org/news/iraq/2000/02/photo2.htmBut can we trust you? Once the funds get to you, you take your 30% outand keep our own 70%. After our sharing with you we will like you toinvest our share in a good business profile in life that you willstillbe a party to that venture not withstanding that you have collectedyourshare of 30% after that $14million is confirmed.If you are interested I will furnish you with more details.Awaiting your urgent response.email:mrs.julietlesly@gmail.comYour Sincerely.Mrs Juliet.
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