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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 beloved," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Wiliams Simon <collinsorlando111@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: williams_simon98@yahoo.co.id
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:52:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: KINDY READ AND GET BACK


Dear Beloved,
I am Williams Simon,I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer and it has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and now I have only few months to live and I want you to Distribute my funds $10 million to charities. Send me your full name, address and direct phone number for easy comunication, Let me hear from you.Kindly Get Back
Best regards
Williams Simon

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