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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "the consignment" (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)
  • "trunk box" (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)
  • "million us 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)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • bonus_box2009@yahoo.co.jp (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: <herry_koffy5@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 03:00:40 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ST PETER'S HOSPITAL

ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
ABIDJAN, COTE D IVOIRE
Alternative Email:bonus_box2009@yahoo.co.jp

Dear One,

I am, a medical practioner Dr Kenneth Uzzi, and the consultant of the above specialist Hospital. I have a widow here in my Clinic who is on a political asylum in Abidjan, Republic of Cte d'Ivoire ,presently living in the refugee camp . She has been so ill for some couple of months now. This
woman confided in me based on the free medical attention I have been giving to her and her children, and revealed to me of her life history and about her late husband who was a top military officer in one of the west African countries before his death during the civil war and the fortunes she
inherited from her late husband. She has asked me to source for a credible and trustworthy partner abroad who will help in managing and investing her funds .

The sum of twelve million US Dollars ($12.000.000.00) and the source is an inheritance from her late husband . He deposited this fund with a safe security company in Europe. I wish and believe you will be in the position to assist in managing this large sum for a profitable venture and also to
help create a safe heaven for her and her children by making a residential arrangement for them in your country. After she had disclosed this information to me; I saw the reason to request from her to allow me see the documents relating to this deposit of which she did, now I have the documents
covering the deposit which I will not hesitate to fax to you the copies as a prove for your confirmation as soon as I receive your response via e-mail or telephone.

I am obliged to assist this lady knowing too well that she has a limited knowledge in the business world . I will need from you a mutual understanding and then we shall make plans of how the funds would be secured into an account in your name. Moreover, you will arrange and travel immediately to
meet with the security company in Europe for the clearing of the consignment .

This amount is contained in a sealed trunk box and it is registered and declared as containing family treasures, let me assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free, from my discussion with her, she has agreed to give you a reasonable amount of percentage for your assistance in this and
this has to be discussed upon the receipt of your quick response. Please if any problem with this box kindly contact me through this Alternative Email:bonus_box2009@yahoo.co.jp

Thanks and God bless you for your understanding.

Best regards.
Dr Kenneth Uzzi.




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