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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • mrgadmusa1@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: robertz_brain1@elvigiaensenada.com
Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:07:38 +0100
Subject: TO COMPENSATE YOU FOR PAST EFFORT


My Dear Friend,Greetings!

This is to show my appreciation for your passed
efforts/commitments.I realized your hands were tied up then.
I have transfered the Fund in a new Bank Account provided by
a friend of mine in London .I dropped an International
Certified Bank Draft worth ($1.5M.USD) in your favor in care
of Mr.Gad Musa in Benin-Republic as compensation for your
passed efforts.

So contact him via his email address: (mrgadmusa1@myway.com)
or forward my email to him asking him to send the Bank Draft
to you.I am presently in London trying to set up
business,buy shares,stocks,and other profitable businesses.

Send him your infomation as i listed below:-

1. Your full
name:-------------------------------------------
2. Your home delivery
address:--------------------------------
3. Your mobile & house phones numbers:----------------------

Take good care of yourself.

Best wishes,

Timothy Eze

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam