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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:
  • "million us 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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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.
  • +447045703940 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Richard Abbey" <richardabbey8@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:22:08 +0530 (IST)
Subject: RE:HELLO

With all due respect,

my name is Richard Abbey and an attorney by profession, in my quest to
find a reliable trustee to manage the assets/estate of my late client
valued at only $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million US Dollars) I contacted you
and it is the only reason why you are receiving this email from me.

I shall be willing to supply you with more detailed information concerning
this business project upon hearing back from you.

I have no intention whatsoever to delve into your private life considering
the fact that you have never had any communication with me in the past,
but due to the nature of this business project based on the fact that I
lack the locus-standi to assume the role of the trustee or
appoint any of my relation to become the trustee by virtue of the facts
and circumstances surrounding this project, I am left with no other
choice, but to carry out a discreet search for a reputable person outside
the shores of my country and consequently seek your stewardship.

f you wish to render your selfless service, but very rewarding, do provide
me with your telephone numbers and home address via email.

I shall provide with more detailed information upon hearing back from you.
Thank you, all inconvenience is regretted.

Richard Abbey Esq.
Principal Partner Richard Abbey & Partners.
Telehone: +447045703940.




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