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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: joseph mark <joseph_mark12@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <slyvesterdavid2000@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:04:31 +0100
Subject: CONTACT MY SECRETERY



DEAR FRIEND, I am very happy to inform you about my success in getting that fundNow, I want you to contact my secretary on the information below.NAME :Mr.Slyvester DavidEMAIL :slyvesterdavid2000@yahoo.frask him to send you the total sum of 1.5 Million USD. in a cheque, which I kept for your compensation.1. FULL NAMES:_________________________________________________2. ADDRESS:____________________________________________________3. SEX:________________________________________________________4. AGE:________________________________________________________5. MARITAL STATUS:_____________________________________________6.OCCUPATION:__________________________________________________7. E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________________________8. TELEPHONE NUMBER: __________________________________________9. FAX:NUMBER__________________________________________________10. BREIF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL:___________________11. CITY:______________________________________________________12. STATE:_____________________________________________________13. COUNTRY:___________________________________________________

Regards,
Mr. JOSEPH MARK.

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