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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: david lamin <lamdr104@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <davislam60@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:24:14 +0000
Subject: Request for your assistance



Dear Sir/Madam,



I know you will be surprised to recieaved this mail based on the fact that we have not known each other before,

My name is David Akuein, the only son of late Arthur Akuein who was a former minister in Sudan. He was a highly reputable man who opposed the Sudanese government of sponsoring the (JANJANWEE REBELS).He was shot by the rebels on his way traveling to Khartoum with my sister. My sister died on the spot where they were attacked, while the UN/AU PEACE KEEPERS rescued my unconscious father. He died eventually. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by the government at that time.

Before he died, he told me secretly that he deposited the sum of (US$30m) in a security company in Ghana.

I have interest of investing in your country as such I decided to establish contact with You for assistance as soon as I am able to transfer my consignment for this investment.

There are two basic things I would want you to assist me in:

(1) Helping me by traveling down to Ghana as a front collector of this Consignment from the security company. This is because of my Inability to handle or claim it due to my unstable situation, which I will explain better to you upon the receipt of your acceptance.

(2) Helping me to carry out Feasibility study on areas/choice of investment you deem best for me in your country. as well as arrange for a comfortable home for us, I have no Intention of carrying out any investment programmes here in Africa for Security reasons.

Looking forward to receiving your Prompt response. I will appreciate that you forward the following Information so that we can proceed immediately with the Project.
1) Your Full Name: __________________________.
2) Your Address: ____________________________.
3) Your Telephone/fax. Numbers: _________________________.

Your Mobile Number: ______________________.
6) Your Occupation______________________
7) Your Age______________________.

With Best Regards,

David Akuien.



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