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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:
  • "million pounds" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Robert Munson <robertmunsonmk@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: roy300@myway.com
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:41:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Await your email


Dear Sir,

I am Mr Robert Munson, Chief investment Consultant Wema Bank Of Nigeria Int'l Ltd. i came across your email address in the database due to my seriousness insearch for a reliabel foreigner that can assist me transfer this funds to his bank account.I was so optimistic when i came across yours, and i decided to contact you immediately.

The amount in question is (25.6 Million Pounds). I am presently in Nigeria working as the investment consultant with the Wema Bank at their offshore department located at Mary Land. With your sincere assistant and co-operation, I am determined to work this transaction out if you can co-oporate with me.

As at this moment. i am constrained to issue more details about this business until your response is received.

Hope to hear from you as soon as possible.

Warmest regards,

Mr Robert Munson
Chief investment Consultant,
Wema Bank Of Nigeria Int'l Ltd,
P.O.Box.19,Mary Land
Nigeria.


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