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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• 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)
  • ",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)
  • "liberia" (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.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • ali_mommod77@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: <ali_mommod2005@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:29:36 +0900 (JST)
Subject: From Ali Mommod


I am Master Ali Mommod,I am 22 years old from Morrovia Liberia,Son of Mrs M.Mommod. I have Four Million US Dollars ($4,000,000.00) and I will require your assistance in receiving the transfer of the funds in your account for investment purposes. This is why I have decided to contact you seeking
your assistance to help me receive the funds in your Account after which I will join you over to Live with you, continue my living and education there in your country.I will be glad to give you 15% of the total sum for your co-operation.
I await to receive your immediate response together with your direct mobile number



Best Regards,
Ali Mommod
Email: ali_mommod77@yahoo.com









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