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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand us 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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "henry_7837j@voila.fr" <henryjohnson27@gmail.com>
Reply-To: henry_7837j@voila.fr
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:50:27 +0000
Subject: From Henry Johnson.


From Henry Johnson.
Tele: 225-01-54-47-53
EMAIL : henry_7837j@voila.fr

Dearest One,

I know that my message will come to you as a surprise since I dont know you
in person or meet with you before, but I am of the believe that God would
use you to come to my help.
I am Henry, 22 yrs a Medical Student undergraduate, from Cote d' Ivoire,the
only child of Late Mr Simon Johnson who was murdered alongside my mother and
only Sister last year by rebels. I am Presently in an orphanage because of
wickedness of uncle's and relatives.


Before his death he had a domicilary account here, up to the tune of (Five
Million Five Hundred Thousand US dollars) . Please I need your assistance to
get this money tranferred to you for my education, investment and to be my
guardian before my uncles will get hold of me and the money. I shall forward
to you with the necessary documents on confirmation of your acceptance to
assist me for the transfer of the money to you. As you will help me to
travel and to complete my studies.

I am willing to offer you reasonable percentage from the total money as
compensation for your effort. May God touch your heart and use you to bring
back happiness and joy in my life.Call me on +22501544753

Your Sincerely

Henry

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