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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:
  • "hundred thousand united states 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)
  • "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: David Quintin <david-quinttin8@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <davidquinttin@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:18:17 +0000
Subject: Re:DEAR BENEFICIARY,RESPOND IMMEDIATELY.



David Quintin Attorneys,30 Tecoma Street,Berea, East London. Dear Beneficiary, I wish to inform you that your inherited fund of US$4.8M (Four million,eight hundred thousand United States dollars) has been approved for immediate release to you. For the purpose of clarification, you are advised to reconfirm the information as given below: (1)Your Full Names.(2)Your Telephone and fax numbers.(3)A copy of either your driving License or work ID card for proper identification and it will enable the immediate release of the above funds to you without any delay. I shall give the full details on how you inherited the funds once you return this inheritance payment notification letter to me. Your quick response will be highly appreciated.Regards David Quintin.
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