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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:
  • "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: mathias kabila <mathiaskabila1954@yahoo.com.br>
Reply-To: mathiaskobi1950@yahoo.ca
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:24:12 -0300 (ART)
Subject: FAMILY BUSINESS INVESTMENT PLAN


FAMILY BESINESS INVESTMENT
From: Mathias Kabila

Dear,

This letter might surprise you because we have met neither in person nor by correspondence. I got your contact through some discreet inquiry from the chamber of commerce and industry; one has no doubt in your ability to handle a financial businesstransaction.

However, I wish to introduce myself, I am Mathias Kabila the son of the late Democratic Republic of Congo President Laurent Desire Kabila of the blessed memory. I know this letter might come to you as a surprise but I honestly do not intend to I write This Letter in respect of my intention to invest the sum of US$28M (Twenty Eight Million United State Dollars) with you.

Once I get your responds, I will flourish you with details on how to go about this transaction

Best Regards,

Mathias Kobi Kabila (for the family)


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