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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:
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found 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: "Ahjia Amina Bello" <ahjiaamina_bello@yahoo.com.au> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:47:22 -0700
Subject: Get Back To Me



>From Desk Mrs=2EAmina Bello
39=2F42 old school road
Harare Zimbabwe

Dear Sir=2FMadam=2C

It's my pleasure to acquaint you with this proposal for a financial and
business assistance=2E I know my message will come to you as a surprise=2E
Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the
transfer of
USD$11=2E5M to your account for onward investment =28Hotel industries and
Estate Building management=29 in your country=2E
Please=2C if you are interested=2C Email me so that I can give you more
information=2E reply me urgently=2E
Remain bless while expecting your prompt co-operation=2E

Regard's
Mrs=2EAmina Bello

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam