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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "30% for you " (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)
  • "lome togo" (a location commonly mentioned 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.
  • richard_duru100@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Richard Duru <richard_duru02@yahoo.fr>
Reply-To: richard_duru100@yahoo.fr
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:51:02 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: HELLO



Dear Friend 
 
I am Richard Duru, Staff of a Bank in Lome Togo. Indicate your interest to receive the transfer of US$3.5 Million 60% for me and 30% for you then 10% for any expenses. You will stand as the next of kin to my late customer whose account is presently dormant,Pls contact me at this Email (richard_duru100@yahoo.fr)
 
I advise you to keep this as a "top secret" as I am still in service and intend to retire from service after I conclude this deal with you.
 
I hope to hear from you as soon as possible for further information.
 
Yours faithfully
Mr. Richard Duru


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