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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 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)
  • "cotonou" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Walter Daniela" <walter.daniela97774@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mailbx9778@sify.com
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:10:13 -0700
Subject: Engaging your service.


From Mr.Walter Daniela
Department of Power and Steel,
No 18 Reu De Jean Street ,
Cotonou, Benin Republic.


My Dear ,

I am Mr.Walter Daniella , a Consultant by profession with the Department of
Power and Steel company in Cotonou,Benin Republic.I represent a group of
Board of Directors that is interested in engaging your service for
investment on a large volume of fund,(Fifteen Million Dollars) Which was
Deposited in Finance Company for investment purpose after the original
contractors has been paid.

If you are capable to handle any type of investment in your
country,Please,get back to me immediately and send your full name and
address,telephone and fax numbers to enable me communicate with you and
provide further details to you on how the fund will be transfer to you and
also your commission for your participation in this transaction.I will also
let you know on how we hope to achieve this goal.

I will appreciate a prompt response from you.

Yours faithfully,
Mr.Walter Daniela .

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