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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 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)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
• 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: <jarvis.reeves@live.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:43:38 -0800
Subject: Hello pal,

Hello pal,

I am in need of your assistance, Am Sgt.Jarvis Reeves Jr. Am with the Engineering unit here in Ba'qubah Iraq for the United States, we have about 9.5 million US dollars that we want to move out of the country. My partners and I need a good partner, someone we can trust to actualize this venture. The money is from oil proceeds and legal.But we are moving it by diplomatic means to your house directly or a safeand secured location of your choice using diplomatic courier services. But can we trust you? Once the funds get to you, you take your 30% out andkeep our own 70%. Your own part of this deal is to find a safe place wherethe funds can be sent to. Our own part is sending it to you. If you are interested reply to my private mail jarvisreeves1@live.com and I will furnish you with more details.! Urgently awaiting your response.

Your buddy.Sgt Jarvis Reeves

God Bless America!!