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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:
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Benjamin danga <benjamin_danga1@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <ben_danga@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:47:20 +0000
Subject: From Benjamin danga



From Benjamin dangaDear Sir,It's my pleasure to acquaint you with this proposal for a financial and business assistance in your country, I know my message will come to you as a surprise. Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the transfer of USD$4.5M to your account for onward investment (Hotel industries and estate building management) in your country, this fund was deposited in a private security company in Abidjan, Cote D' Ivoire by my late father. All you need to do is to provide me with your private telephone, full home address for us to talk and as well submit your details to the security company as the rightful partner of our late dad who will fecilitate this transfer on our behalf. please,if you are interested,Email me so that I can give you more information,
Remain bless while expecting your prompt co-operation.Best Regard. Benjamin danga
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