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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447045742663 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Peter Brown." <pityz_brown@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:28:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FOR ACCOMODATION


Dear Sir/Madam,
Could you please confirm availability and total cost for the
dates
stated below for 4 guests coming for one month  vacation.
Arrival Date: 15 th May, 2009
Departure Date: 15Th june , 2009
Room Type: 4 Standard single Room or 2 Double or 2 bedrooms
Apartments.
 
Length of Stay:one month
Please advise availabilty. Moreover, what is the TOTAL COST in
EURO  for the entire period including Tax if any. Your prompt
response will be appreciated.In case the date is not available please
get back tome with anotherdate.
Thanks.
Sincerely yours,
 
Telefon: +447045742663
 


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