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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:
  • "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
• 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.
  • +447024069251 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Eduwin Carter" <eduwinza56@msn.com>
Reply-To: <eduwincarter@myway.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:52:34 +0000
Subject: VERYCONFIDENTIAL MATTER FROM: EDUWIN CARTER.



VERYCONFIDENTIAL MATTER FROM: EDUWIN CARTER.Tel No: +44-702-406-9251Financial Expert/Oakhill House, 130 Tonbridge Road , Hildenborough, Tonbridge , Kent TN11 9DZ , United Kingdom . I am aware that this iscertainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship. I am Mr.Eduwin Carter, Financial Expert worked with prime Banks here in United Kingdomas Financial Consultant Auditor. I will be happy if we can do business togetherin good faith and this proposal will be of mutual benefit for us. I have abusiness proposal in the tune of £106,000.000.00-[One Hundred & Six MillionBritish Pounds Sterling} to be transferred to any safe account with yourassistance. I have every possibility & advantages for the proceeds of thisaccount to be paid to you and then both of us can share the money, 55% to meand 45% to you. Can I trust you on this? I had discussed this issue privately withthe Top Bank Director and he agreed to help and have instructed me to look fora foreigner who will be trusted and capable to handle this transaction so thatwe can transfer this money out from UK . I guarantee that this will be executedunder a concrete special arrangement that will protect you from any breach oflaw. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction ishitch-free and you should not entertain any fears as the required arrangementshave been made for the completion of this transfer. This money was secretlydeposited and placed for an Investment before the late holder died and none ofhis families or relatives knows about this money, so it's discovered during anannual audition. If you can be trusted and capable to handle this business withme in full confidence & trust, please send me the following information fordocumentation purpose: Having known the condition of thingsnow, I decided that we make use of this funds to our own advantage, Wecan still take part of the money to set up charity foundation of ours, So i amlooking for a trustworthy person who would stand and receive the money whichthe bank has to release on your demand as the beneficiary. (1). Full names: (2). Private phone numbers: (3). Current residential address: (4). Occupation: (5). Age and Sex: {6}.Your Full Banking Coordinates as follows. Bank Name: Bank Address:Account No:Account Holder's Name: I need More Information about yourself ETC. I look forward hearing from you. KIND REGARDS.Mr. Eduwin Carter.

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