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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 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: HEINZ VOGT <heinzvogt6@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <heinzvogt1@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:01:01 -0700
Subject: Attn; Sir/Madam,





Attn; Sir/Madam,I am Heinz Vogt ,the personal assistant of late Mr. Paul Ordili the C.E.O of Ordili Holdings,and its subsidiaries,hotels,motor and insurance companies .I have been his personal assistant for 11 years before his death. He died in a fatal motor accident on his coming back from a trip at the airport road,with his family both wife and the only son at this incident no next of kin or close family member is left.

About 3 years ago before his death,he entrusted in my care the sum of US$50M, (Fifty Million United State Dollars)only to deposit in a financial security company in Accra Ghana.On the deposit procession the protocols were not fully engaged in because of blanks in the next of kin space,in this case all I ask you is your portrayal as the next of kin I will arrange every document that indicates you the bonafide next of Kin in your name.Considering the money involved USD 50M, it is necessary for me to be sure of the person to whom I will be entrusting this transaction, my trust is not given out lightly, I need to be convinced that you are a matured person with some integrity. TRUST AND CONFIDENCE. I need to emphasis on the need for trust and confidence on both side as the pillar for the success of this business, you need to reassure me that you will not betray me and sit on this fund when it finally comes into your custody. Forward to me the followings: 1.Are you capable to handle this transaction?.2.Can you keep this transaction secret?3 Your house address or office address4.Your occupation5.Telephone numbers
What I expect from you is trust and commitment; I want this large sum of money cleared from the finance company with your assistance. I want to know if you are willing to follow up this business seriously, before I can give you more details about this transaction; however I shall be waiting for your response and assurance.


Anticipating Your Urgent Response.
Mr.Heinz Vogt
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