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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:
  • "any lucrative business in your country" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million 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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Naomi Mani <mani_willy2012@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: naomi_mani@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:30:32 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Compliments from Naomi Mani

Hello,

I'm Ms. Naomi Mani the daughter of Late Mr. Joseph Mani who was
the former president of Vanco Energy Company in Ivory Coast. I would like
to invest in any lucrative business in your country due to the fact that we do not have fair investment opportunities because of the frequent political crisses.

I'm the beneficiary of Eight Million dollars left behind by my late father
in a fixed suspense account with an agreement between the bank and him that nobody can withdraw from the money unless it is being transferred to an oversea partner's account in another country for investment purpose,I will want to invest it in a suitable environment having you as my guidance and
partner.

My proposition is for you to stand-in as my late father business associate and help me to claim and also invest it wisely in your country afterwhich I will come to your country with your help to continue my education.

NOTE: I have all the necessary documents backing me up as the next of kin, If you are willing to assist me , please do not hesitate to contact me for further details and also hope you will handle this transaction with almost confidentiality and transparency it deserves.

Regards
Ms. Naomi



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