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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million 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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • abbeyesq22008@aol.com

Fraud email example:

From: mr kelvin <mtlakes_jake01@live.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:26:35 -0400
Subject: I SEEK YOUR RESPONSE ASAP.

 

I SEEK YOUR RESPONSE ASAP.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER RICHARD ABBEY & PARTNERS
406 BURY NEW ROAD,
WHITEFIELD,
MANCHESTER M45 7SX,
U.K.
MOBILE NUMBER:+44 7-031982-874
Tel:   NUMBER:+44- 701 113 659
Fax:   NUMBER:+44 700 593 8044
Email: ADDRESS: abbeyesq22008@aol.com

                  WITH ALL DUE RESPECT

Dear Friend,

Hello and good day.
 
My name is Richard Abbey and an attorney by profession, in my quest to find a reliable trustee to manage the assets/estate of my late client valued at only $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million US Dollars) I contacted you and it is the only reason why you are receiving this email from me.
 
I shall be willing to supply you with more detailed information concerning this business project upon hearing back from you.
 
I have no intention whatsoever to delve into your private life considering the fact that you have never had any communication with me in the past, but due to the nature of this business project based on the fact that I lack the locus-standing to assume the role of the trustee or appoint any of my relation to become the trustee by virtue of the facts and circumstances surrounding this project, I am left with no other choice, but to carry out a discreet search for a reputable person outside the shores of my country and consequently seek your stewardship.
 
If you wish to render your selfless service, but very rewarding, do provide me with your telephone numbers and home address via email.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH THE FOLLOWING DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON EMAIL:abbeyesq22008@aol.com

1. FULL NAME:

2.CONTACT ADDRESS:

3.TEL/FAX NUMBER:

4.MOBILE NUMBER:

5.AGE:

6.E-MAIL:

You can contact/call me on my details/information below: TEL. NO.: 0044 7-031982-874
 
I shall provide with more detailed information upon hearing back from you.
 
Thank you, all inconvenience is regretted.
 
Richard Abbey Esq.
Principal Partner Richard Abbey & Partners
TEL. NO.: +44 7-031982-874
E-mail:abbeyesq2008@live.com 

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