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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "million united states 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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Chris Alima" <chrisalima@telegraf.by>
Reply-To: chrisalima1212@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 05:53:37 -0700
Subject: FUNDS RELOCATION[urgent]


*Dear Sir/Madam,

I humbly seek your assistance in a business transaction that requires your
ability to invest on our behalf without the interference of a third party.*

* *

*The fund emanated from individual wealth, Political contribution, and
contract kick - back by party members towards the just concluded General
election. With the present unpleasant situation in Nigeria, I have been
madated to relocate the funds to you for safe keep/Investment, hence my
decision to contact you.*

* *

*Details would be disclosed and the possibility to meet with you, on your
ability to handle this transaction legally. The fund for the investment is
valued at $24.6 Million United States Dollars.*

* *

*Thanks, I look forward to your response.

Best Regards,

Chris Alima*

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solely for the addressee. If you have received this e-mail in error, please
do not disclose it to anyone, notify the sender promptly, and delete the
message from your system.
Thank you.*

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