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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:
  • "million united states 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)
  • "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Claudia McVeigh <xmms2@live.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:30:50 -0400
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT REMITTANCE

 

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Investigation Bureau,
700 19th Street, N.W,
Washington, D.C. 20431 USA.

 RE: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)OUSTANDING REMITTANCE

We,the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Investigation Bureau Washington, DC in conjunction with some other relevant Investigation Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global Intelligence Monitoring Network that you have faced difficulties in claiming your Long overdue contract/inheritance payment.WE have sought the consent of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence,FBI and the British Scotlant Yard,the Government of Nigeria,,Ghana Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,E.F.C.CNigeria and other West African states on your compensation with immediate payment of US$10,000,000.Your transactional Enquiry Notification Codeis :FBI/267489/US-08ZZ/08.You are to quote the above Enquiry Notification Code to BARCLAYS BANK LONDON  for immediate release and despatch of your raised International Certified Bank Draft to your address.This draft is instantly cashed on presentation to your Bank or any Barclays Bank branch closest to you.We  are made to understand that a  lady with name Mrs. Joan C.Bailey from OHIO has already contacted Barclays Bank and made presentation of  documents purported to have been signed personally by you authorization to  claim the approved  US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars.).Please contact Barclays Bank immediately to get hold of your payment Draft in its possession.We urge you to desist from dealing with any other bank anywhere in the world on as regards your transaction and contact Barclays Bank with the information below:

NAME: ROBERT HUNTER
BARCLAYS BANK

1-2 CHURCHILL PALACE

E14 5HP LONDON

EMAIL : info@barcbklondon.com

TEL:+447924039008

FAX:+447092842826

WE will closelly monitor and guide your transaction to successful completion as long as you follow our instruction.

Mrs.Claudia McVeigh.

International Monetary Fund,IMF.

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