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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:

• 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.
  • +447045722200 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: charlesbignellfinance@mchsi.com
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:08:10 +0000
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT A LOW INTEREST RATE

CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY.
Communications House
The 401 Centre
302 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
England
UKLA/UNITED KINGDOM LENDERS ASSOCIATION.
Reg No:00716642987
Email:charlesbignellfinance@live.com
Tel: +447045722200

I AM DR CHARLES BIGNELL MD/C.E.O CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY.CHARLES
BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY IS A FINANCIAL COMPANY LOCATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY IS A REGISTERED AND A REPUTABLE LENDER IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM.

OUR SERVICE IS TO GRANT LOANS OF ALL KINDS TO INTERESTED CLIENTS WITH A LOW
INTEREST RATE OF 2%

WE OPERATE UNDER A CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE TERMS . FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL:charlesbignellfinance@live.com

Best Regards,
Dr Charles bignell.
MD/C.E.O(Charles bignell finance company)

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