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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "hundred thousand united state 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: joy william <joy_williamoi@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: joy_williamiii@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:11:59 +0900 (JST)
Subject: My Dear friend,

Cote d'Ivoire

My Dear friend,

I am Miss joy william, the only daughter of my late parents Mr and Mrs Robert. My father was a highly reputable business magnet who operated in the capital of Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad
on the 12th September 2006.

Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when i was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.

Before the death of my father on 12th September 2006, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of seven million, five hundred thousand united state dollars. ($7.500.000.00 USD)left in a Security Company here in Cote d'Ivoire.He further told me that he deposited the money in my name and
also gave me all the necessary both legal documents regarding to this deposit with the Security Company.

I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. now i want an honest and God fearing partner overseas who i can transfer this deposit with his assistance and after the transaction i will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it
will be convenient for me to return back home if i so desire.

This is because i have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Cote d'ivoire.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. i also want to invest the fund under your care because i am ignorant of business world. i am in a sincere desire of your
humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestion and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:

1. can you honestly help me from your heart?
2. Can i completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the deposit is delivered to your care?. Please consider these and get back to me as soon as possible.

I will be expecting your reply.
Thanks and God bless you.
Yours Sincerely
Miss joy william.





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