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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • ",500,000" (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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • philipkarim44@yahoo.com.ph (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Philip Karim <karimphilip55@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: philipkarim44@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:16:34 +0100 (BST)
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE


PHILIP KARIM.
GHANA IN WEST AFRICAN
Dearest One,
I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE.
l am philip Karim , the only son of late Chief and Mr abu Karim, I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction. I got your contact from this site and I want to invest in Real Estate Management in your country.

I have Four million Five hundred thousand united states dollars.USD($4,500,000) to invest in your country.This money is deposited in a fixed suspence account by my late father. And I will require your assistance in investing this funds in a profitable venture in your country with your help and knowledge.l will compensate you with 20% for your efforts in assisting me..

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can I completely trust you?
2. Promise not to sit on my money when reaches your country?

Consider this and get back to me immediately through this my private box (philipkarim44@yahoo.com.ph) for further explanation and conversation on how we will proceed. Awaiting your immediate response.
Thanks and God bless.

Best Regards.
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