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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: natassha_12008@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:27:26 +0530 (IST)
Subject: WITH RESPECT FROM MISS NATASHA ADAMS,



WITH RESPECT FROM MISS NATASHA ADAMS,
 
I am Natasha Adams. My  parents Mr.and Mrs.George Adams were assassinated here in IVORY COAST. Before my father's death he had US$12.5M (TWELVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS)  deposited in a bank here in Abidjan.
 
I want you to do me a favour to receive these funds to a safe account in  your country.I want to come over to your country for the safety of my life from the hands of this wicked assasins.I want you to invest this money for me in your country in a lucrative business.
 
I am 18 years old.
 
I will give you details if you are willing to assist me.
 
This is my reason for mailing you. Please if you will help me,
reply me immediately with your phone number.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
Natasha.



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