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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:
  • "huge amount of money" (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: (sent from abused email account)
Date: 29 Nov 2008 11:32:01 -0000
Subject: ATTENTION:ELLIS.


DEAR ELLIS,I wish to introduce myself to you. I am James D. Mark, Trustee and Executor to the Willof my late client Dr PHILLIP ELLIS, a retired director in the South African GoldCorporation. A huge amount of money was transferred by the late director of JCI LIMITEDMr.Brett Kebble and his Australian business partner Mr.John Stratton, Into a domiciliaryaccount owned by my late client as family belongings in a bank in Hungary .Please readthe website below.http://business.theage.com.au/business/gold-and-guns-how-a-south-african-murder-led-to-perth-20080601-2khs.htmlAfter careful investigations as regards the funds I discovered that the late BrettKebble and Mr. John Stratton can not lay claim to the funds. My position as a Trusteeand Executor to the Will of my late client does not allow me to lay claim to the funds.Consequently I need your cooperation so that the title of the funds can be changed toyour favor and subsequent transfer to your nominated account which you shall provide inthe due course of our transaction. I would want to invest in properties and otherprofitable business in your country and beyond.40% of the total sum shall be your share for your cooperation and assistance in thisbusiness transaction. Take note that on the successful transfer of the funds, I shallcome and meet with you for a face to face meeting so that we plan on investments in yourcountry Endeavor to email me on your receipt of this mail,your phone and fax number forfurther clarifications.Hope to meet you soon,James MarkKISKORONA U.23, 1571 BUDAPEST,HUNGARY

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