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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "the consignment" (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)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Grace Toure" <gracetoure1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: gracetoure234@yahoo.fr
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:03:57 +0100
Subject: From Miss Grace Toure


>From Miss Grace Toure
12 Bp 1046 Abidjan Cote D'ivoire.

Hi Dearest One,

My name is Grace.I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Toure
Oumar, My father was a highly reputable business magnate who operated in the
capital of Ivory coast during his days.I'm a deaf girl.
It is sad to say that my father passed away mysteriously in France during
one of his business trips abroad in the year 12th.Febuary 2004.Though his
sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an
uncle of his who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!

My mother died when I was just 6 years old,and since then my father took me
so special.
Before his death on Febuary 12 2004. He called the secretary who accompanied
him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of Seven million,Five
hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$7.500,000 Million) left in a
Security Company here in Abidjan, that he used my name as the only daughter
for his next of kin in deposited of the funds. He also explained to me that
it was because of his wealth that he was posisoned.
He also gave an out standing instrution to the company that the Consignment
must be sealed and well kept until i ask for it. and it was deposited as an
atifact to avoid problem or tamparing by the officers of the company.before
use,

I am just 22 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know
what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds
and after the transaction i will come and live with you as a partner and i'm
ready to do anything of your choice.
This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant
political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought
sorrow to my life and i wished to invested under your care with your advise
please. I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.Now permit me to
ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly help me as your partner?
2. Can I completely trust you that you can not betray me?
3.What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after
the money is in your control while i come over and finalize my education?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible Immedaitely i
confirmed you willingness then i will send to you my picture.And i will need
your own pictures as well.

Your's Sincerly Girl,
Miss Grace Toure

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