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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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: usman musa <usman13musa@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: usmanmusa2007@tsamail.co.za
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:56:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Dear Friend,




Dear Friend,

I am Barrister Usman Musa a personal attorney to the deceased(Engr.Mark) I am compelled to write you this email for the following reason:-The above named person, who is now deceased, in His Will, left for someone who bears your name his entire Estate and Cash deposit(US$16.522Million).

The truth is that, l do not know if you are the beneficiary or not.For two years now, l have tried effortlessly to locate the name on the will without success hence l have contacted you,Can you please get back to me urgently.if you think you are the one or you desire further explanation,get back to me immediately.

Do not forget to include your confidential telephone/fax numbers and your full residential address.I look forward hearing from you.

Best Regards.
Barrister Usman Musa.


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