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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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Kenny Udomma <kennyudomma@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 02:10:05 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: Facilitating for a private investor Revart Please.


Dear Friend,
 
I am facilitating for a private investor who wants to invest his financial estate in long-term business venture in your country/company under your supervision.
 
You will be required to;
1. Receive
2. Invest and Manage the funds in a profitable venture.
3.The amount to be invested is over Thirty Two Million US Dollars. ($32,000,000.00)
We expect to hear from you urgently and kindly send the following info to enhance communication;
1. Full Names and Address, Age and Company Name.
2. Telephone, Fax and Cell Phone Numbers.
I look forward to your swift response.
 
Yours Sincerely,

MR.KENNY UDOMMA

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