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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 state 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)
  • "30% for you " (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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +27734323643 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: khama family <khamafamily_2006@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 08:34:10 +0200
Subject: urgent letter


Mr. David Khama
42 Ace Court Berea Bertrams
Johannesburg South Africa
Tel: +27 73 4323 643

Attn: The Chairman/ CEO,

I
am David Khama, the son of late first President Sir Seretse Khama of
Botswana. It might be a surprise to you where I got your contact
address; I got it from the net, don't be worried because I am
contacting you in good faith.

I wish to inform you about my
situation in confidence, involving the transfer of USD$9,800 000.00
(Nine Million Eight Hundred Thousand United State Dollars) into your
personal or company’s account for safe keeping until my arrival to your
country. This fund was entrusted to my mom because of the love my dad
had for her been the last wife, as I am the only son of my mom, I am
now in the position to claim the fund after the death of my mom six
months ago; My mom never disclosed to anyone in the family about the
fund, due to the polygamous battle in the family and who my father’s
successor to the Bangwato Dynasty becomes, I strongly believe that my
life was at stake for the pursuit of these goals.

My dad
deposited the fund in an escrow account at the bank here in
Johannesburg South Africa, to avoid family complicacy and conflict of
interest.

Now, I would like you to join hands with me for the
clearance of the fund from the escrow account and the subsequent
transfer processing. Infact, I discussed my transfer intention with the
liaisons officer and I was assured of a convenient and legal transfer
of the fund to the overseas account that my overseas partner shall make
available. I have set aside the mode of sharing at 70% for myself and
30% for you for your anticipate collaboration. If there is any form of
assistance you can render to my situation please kindly reach me
through the numbers above and via e-mail

Finally, I advise that you adhere to the required confidentiality that this matter demands.

God bless you

David Khama
Tel: +27 73 4323 643
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