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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)
  • "search for a reliable person" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Etuk Gidia." <infoetukgidia@gmail.com>
Reply-To: etukgidia@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:35:21 +0000
Subject: Urgent GOLD Business proposal.


*Urgent GOLD Business proposal.*

Dear Sir/Madam,

Pardon me for not having the pleasure of knowing your mindset before making
you this offer, it is genuine by virtue of its nature. I got your contact
during my search for a reliable person for this business.

It is my pleasure to bring to your notice, a fruitful bussiness
relationship. There over 250kg of pure raw GOLD dust of 22 carrat+, as the
quality of the GOLD in my possession and I want you to assist in finding a
GOLD dealer who can buy it at an affordable price, 10% comission is yours if
you find one.

Pls get back with your full contact information if you are interested.

Regards,

Mr.Etuk Gidia.

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