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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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447940995034

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: mrs.magrethbkazeem@yahoo.de
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:30:09 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: RE: CONSULTATION FOR PROJECT


Hello,
 
I am a foreign investor of age 58 years old woman, looking for your cooperation in Building of a TOURIST HOTEL / REAL ESTATE PROJECTS and other joint investment with you in your country.

I have an interest of investing the sum of US $60 Million United States Dollars in this Project.

I am sorry if this is not in line with your business. I need an experienced person like you to assist me to set up, develop the project and assume responsibility of Ownership as Chairman together with my Daughter by bringing in profit/distribute profit monthly or annually.

Kindly take out a moment of your very busy schedule today to repond to me offer and do outline any other profitable investments opportunities available in your country for my consideration.
 
I shall give details when you reply.

Thanks and God bless.
Mrs. Magret HB Kazeem.
Phone: +44 794 099 5034

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