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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:
  • "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: agent alexander <balexander_9@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <balexander112@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:41:03 +0000
Subject: GOODNEWS OF FINANCIAL BLESSINGS



Hello,
My name is Agent Bishop Alexander.I am writing to inform you that,i have just arrived the United States with your consignment funds of $18.5MUSDollars
I am contacting you on behalf of the Central Bank of Ghana ,to inform you that a specific consignment (2)pcs of trunk-box which contains $18.5 MUSDollars which bears your name as the owner/beneficiary which was abandoned in Africa,has been shipped by the Central Bank of Ghana which is now with me here in Kentucky International Airport here in the United States.
The Government of Ghana in collaboration with the National Vault-Central Bank of Ghana has nominated me as a Diplomat to bring your funds to you but i cannot proceed further to your doorstep, until i recieve a confirmatory response from you to validate your claims,as the Beneficiary of this funds.
Also,it's imperative you MUST provide the underlisted informations for accuracy and confirmation
1.Re-confirm your cellphone Number2. Re-confirm your Full detailed address. (For Delivery)3.Reconfirm your accurate names(s)Also,provide us with a Scanned Copy of your Passport or Driver's License (to validate your identity) so as not to make wrong delivery.
The US Department of Transportation & Aviation in-charge of delivery,assures you that upon the reciept of the above-requested informations,the Delivery will proceed with your consignment boxes to your destinated address for smooth,risk-free delivery.
I await your response,
Sincerely,
Agent Bishop AlexanderAssest Delivery DepartmentNothern Kentucky International AirportCinncinati-Ohio/Hebron-Kentucky OfficesUSA
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