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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 state 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)
  • "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Ms Suzann" <sbadango@carspace.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:46:16 -0800
Subject: Enquiry from Suzann


Hello My dear
Permit me to inform you of my desire, My name is Miss Suzann Badango, the only daughter of my late parents, I am a lady,with black hair,brown eyes,5fits 7inches tall,weigh 59kgs. My father was a highly business magnet, before (his death)He told me that he has (Five million's five hundred thousand United state Dollars) deposited in one of the leading security company's here,i wish to request for your assistance to help me relocate this money to your country,please i will really require your assistance in receiving the funds into your position in your country


Dear i come across your profile i decided to contact you please it's important you contact me immediately for more clarifications on the next step hence it is my wish to relocate to your country, I have no dietary problems with the company but the only problem is the nature of deposit that was made by my late father, can you honestly?,apart from my above mention i whould also like to establish a long lasting relationship with you. Enclosed in the attachment is my picture, as is good to know the person you are dealing with, am waiting your immediate response.
Thanks,
Miss Suzann Badango





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