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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million united state 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Karen David <fletcherjohn98@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: karenango@yahoo.cn
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 13:27:28 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Little Karen

Dear,

It is with trust and confidence that I make this proposal to you because I have been very careful due to the sensitive nature of this transaction.
I know it may seem Improper to introduce myself this way and more especially through mail but I considered it faster and safer means of communication. I am contacting you based on trust and confidence that will be attached to this transaction.
I am Ango Karen David, 17years old and daughter of Sir Ekpojuo David Ango, a reputable businessman who passed away in a hospital on 12th, February 2007. His sudden death was masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him during his business trip.

I was 4 years old when I lost my mother.
Before my father$B!G(Bs death on February 12th, 2007 he handed over to me all documents of his business and also told me that he never believed that his brother will poison him. He handed over to me the documents of his money which he left in the bank. The total fund is nine Million United State
Dollars.(USD$9, 000 000.00). The money is still in the bank and l am with the documents. Please I need your assistance in the following ways:

1. To help me get this money out of the bank and invest it in your country.

2. To help me to come over to your country to continue with my education.
3. To stand as my guardian and business partner until I am out of school to handle any investment which you will set up for me with the money.
4. If you can help me with these three things, I am promising you 15% of the total money as soon as you receive the money in any account of your choice.
Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

I am waiting to hear from you as soon as possible.
My sincere regards,
Karen David
Click here for reply karenango@yahoo.cn











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