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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:
  • "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)
  • "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Emanuela Fofana <emmfof5@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: emmfof@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:47:56 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hi

cote d ivoire,
west Africa.

Dear,

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into long time relationships and financial transaction for our mutual benefits.

I am Miss. Emanuela Fofana and I inheritated an important sum from my late father who died in recent crisis in Cote d'Ivoire . I wish to request for your assistance in investing this sum in lucrative venture or manufacturing and real estate management in your country.
I have Five million, five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD ($5.500,000)to invest in this transaction and I will require your assistance in receiving the fund in your account in your country. I will gladly give you some reasonable percent from the total sum for your assistance. Please it
is important you contact me immediately on this email address .
For more clearification on the next step for smooth conclusion.

Awaiting your immediate response and God bless you.


Thanks for your understanding


Yours Sincerely,


Miss. Emanuela Fofana






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