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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:
  • "outstanding contractors" (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: Mathew Smith <mathew.smith40@yahoo.in>
Reply-To: mathewsmith_99@live.com
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:13:37 +0530 (IST)
Subject: Approve On Your Behalf


Approve On Your Behalf
Honorable Beneficiary.
 
To Whom It May Concern
 
Your file appears in our desk two days ago your name was discovered as next on the list from the records of outstanding contractors due for payment with the Federal Ministry of Finance office that you are among the people appr oved to be paid half of their part payment of USD$8 Million dollars. Signed by the New Elected President of Federal Republic of Nigeria Umaru Yar'Adua, On behalf of Mr. President. I need your above information requested to re-confirm the following information to us for final authentication and approval of your Contract fund.

CONFIRM TO ME THE INFORMATION BELOW.
 
 1.Your Full Name.
2.Your Age/Sex.
3.Your Location.
4.Profession,and Marital Status
5.Your Phone, fax and mobile.
 
Finally as soon as you get back to me your payment would be directed to the Telex Programmer of the First Bank of Nigeria, who would get in touch with you regarding your funds transfer.
 
Mr JAmathew smith 
Special Adviser to Mr. President
(Federal Republic of Nigeria)
cell +234-1-4338891
 


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