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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "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.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +448709127871 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • dennis-richard@excite.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "dennis richard" <dennisrichard@klikni.cz>
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 10:15:05 -0700
Subject: INVESTMENT PLAN


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am currently seeking capable and reliable oversea investment agent/partner
with a view to exporting some multi-million dollars deposit which originated
from inflated contracts and kick backs from oil deals. It was intended to be
moved by diplomatic means but it never happened due to death of depositor
whose interest I represented.

The deposit marked Diplomatic Cash Delivery Payment was safely deposited
with a financial institution which is affiliated to European/Canadian
clearing outlets. I am interested in lucrative ventures such as banking,
real estate, stock speculation and mining, transportation and tobacco. If
you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any
of the mentioned business sectors in your country; please write me for
possible business co-operation. Your investment ideas /proposal capable of
generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) will also be appreciated.

My request is seeking your direct participation to front you as (foreign
agent/investment partner) to travel to Canada and secure the funds for
onward redirection into any of your designated safe offshore bank account
either in or outside of your country for disbursement and investment
purposes. Your interest/share estimated at 30% shall be negotiable as we
commence the operation. In my next e-mail, I shall give you detail
explanation on how the project will be executed. Meanwhile, acknowledge the
receipt of this mail immediately and include your personal and direct
telephone/fax numbers for easy communication.
Am looking forward to an excellent business relationship with you in the
nearest future.

Regards,

Dennis Richard.

Home: 103 Wilkinson Avenue, Little Lever

Bolton - BL3 1QP England

Tel +44 870 912 7871/0845 607 2607

Email: dennis-richard@excite.com

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam