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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)
• This email message is a "dying merchant" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Lucile jennifer" <mrs.lucile1@mailbox.hu>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 23:29:37 +0100
Subject: I need your help to adopt my two kids.


Dear friend,

My name is Jennifer Lucile ,a widow in Republic of Benin.married to Late
Engr David Owen a Briton very wealthy,I have been diagnosed with Esophageal
cancer.It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have
only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.Though I was
blessed with two children,DUNCAN and SHARON 6 and 8 years
old a British citizen hence their dad was a Briton before his death, I was
never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focused on my
business as that was the only thing I cared for.

But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just
wanting to have or make all the money in the world.I believe when God gives
me a second chance to come to this world, I would live my life a
different way from how I have lived it.

Now that God has called me, I have willed and given most of my property and
assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as a few close
friends. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly,I cannot do this
myself anymore. The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash
deposit of Eight million One hundred and fifty thousand dollars with a Bank
(US$8,150m ) this money i have almost kept it for whomever that I can
entrust two of my children as i don't want to to suffer, someone who will
pamper them and accommodate them as their children, firstly upon receiving
this money you will buy a home for them, and train them in the school,
presently they are schooling, so i want you to liaise with the Bank
manager,Dr DAVID SMITH.to be able to finalize this matter.Upon hearing from
you I shall give you the email address and telephone number.He will instruct
you on how this funds will be released to you,if you need further
clarification pls contact me,you
will adopt my two children. i would appreciate if you provide me with your
contact phone numbers,and your ability to travel to receive this funds by
cash,or you can discuss with him. He will put you through the whole process.

I will really appreciate your quick response since my health is
deteriorating.
Pls pray for me.
Yours Sincerely Friend,

Mrs jenifer Lucile

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