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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "i have a new email address!" (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Darlington Kofi <kofidarlington@ymail.com>
Reply-To: darlingtonkofi@ymail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:01:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: INVESTMENT ASSISTANT


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: kofidarlington@ymail.com



- Dear Friend,My name,is Darlington kofi,l am a financial consultant based in Accra-Ghana W/Africa.l have a client (widow) she has $15.5million USD with equity Investment Trust Company for safe keeping only. She wishes to invest in a stable economy like your country, hence l decided to contact you for this project.Her interest is in companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms and estate development.My client is interested in placing part of her funds in your company,if your country's by laws allows foreign investment. l will detail you more the moment l have your concept. Enclose your phone No.In reply.my sincere regards,Mr Darlington kofi,

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