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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:
  • "million 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 "dying widow" scam.
• 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.
  • mrsursla_p@yahoo.it (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • 3bmrsursla_p@yahoo.it

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS URSLA PATRICK" <mrsurslapatrick2@easymailers.co.cc>
Reply-To: mrsursla_p@yahoo.it
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:56:57 -0700
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU????????????


Greetings My Dear Beloved One,

My name is Mrs.Ursla Patrick, widow to late Mr. James Patrick, former owner
of PETROLEUM AND GAS company ,here in Kuwait. I am 68 years old, suffering
from long time cancer of the breast. From all indications my condition is
really deteriorating and it's quite obvious that I won't live more than 2
months according to my doctors.This is because the cancer stage has gotten
to a very bad stage, I don't want your pity but i need your trust.

My late husband died early last year from heart attack, and during the
period of our marriage, we couldn't produce any child. My late husband was
very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his business and wealth.
The doctor has advised me that I will not live for more than 2 months, so I
have now decided to spread all my wealth, to contribute mainly to the
development of charity in Africa, America, Asia and Europe. Am sorry if you
are embarrassed by my mail. I found your e-mail address in the web
directory, and i have decided to contact you, but if for any reason you find
this mail offensive, you can ignore it and please accept my apology.

Before my late husband died he was a major oil tycoon, in Kuwait and
deposited the sum of 15 million dollars (Fifteen million dollars) in a
company/Bank in Europe some years ago, thats all i have left now, i need you
to collect this funds and distribute it yourself to charity homes and the
needy. So that when i die my soul can rest in peace. The funds will entirely
be in your hands and management. I hope God gives you the wisdom to touch
very many lives, that is my main concern. 20% of this money will be for your
time and effort, while 80% goes to charity homes and the needy. Please reply
back to me on this email;mrsursla_p@yahoo.it <email%3Bmrsursla_p@yahoo.it>

Best Regards.
Mrs.Ursla Patrick.

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