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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 beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Sameer Muhammad <sameermuhammad68@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: sameermuha@rocketmail.com
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:02:48 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Attention: Dear beneficiary,




Attention: Dear beneficiary,
 
On behalf of the board and management of Continental Credit Commission
(CCC).London UK, I Mr sameer Al BOADY , the Operations Manager wishes to inform you that your consignment/funds tagged diplomatic luggage 122 with Ref:No1226/X42/206 which was deposited in our vault for safe keeping by a Diplomatic courier company(Global)is due for Immediate collection.
 
The  consignent contains after screaning , Family valuables, like Cothes, jewlries, a packet of Gold Wriste watch and an amount of $5.5 Million usd. Be informed that we have concluded all arrangements to deliver your consignment at your doorstep through diplomatic means. In line with the binding diplomatic consignment delivery policies,kindly furnish us with the following as set forth. A copy of your international passport or any other means of identification as the true consignee. your age.The address where the above cargo/funds should be delivered to and your phone number.
 
List the nearest international airport to your address location.Meanwhile,we urge you to treat the above requirement with utmost urgency to enable us dispense our duties and obligation accordingly thereby allowing us to serve you in a timely fashion.
 
Upon satisfactory receipt of all the above mentioned, you Will be further acquainted with the detailed delivery itinerary including information of the diplomat who will accompany your consignment. As always, feel very free to contact us should you have any further
question as our customers rights are continuously protected.
We pledge our best service at all times.
 
Yours Sincerely
Sameer Al BOADY
 

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