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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "From: Ms.Fatimah Razak" <apex_moore@yahoo.co.uk> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:17:25 +0800
Subject: Payment Approval.

From: Ms.Fatimah Razak
Rakyat Finance And Security Company.
8 Canada Sq,off jalan Kuching,
Sarawak,Malaysia.

An official notification of funds deposited in your name.This is to inform you that your fund
of US$5 Million dollars deposited with our security company has been approved for immediate delivery to you.
The Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made
and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:

Your Full Name: __________________________________

Your Complete Address : __________________________

Name of City/Residence: ___________________________
Nationality:__________________
Direct Telephone/Fax Number: ___________________________

Mobile Number:___ ________________________________

Private Email Address:______ ________________________________

Copy of Your international passport,drivers license,or any valid IDentification Proof.residence.

Thanks for your anticepitated co-operations.

Ms.Fatimah Razak.
(Secretary)

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam