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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million british pounds" (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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
  • "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: peter khan <peterkhan111176@msn.com>
Reply-To: <peterkhan34@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:01:16 +0000
Subject: DEAR PARTNER,



DEAR PARTNER,


LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER


My name is Mr. peter khan, I found Your Contact through internet and decided to reach you directly to solicit your assistance and Guidelines in making a business investment and transfer of £15,000,000 GB (FIFTEEN MILLION BRITISH POUNDS STERLINGS)with me from our bank here in united kingdom. need urgent transfer before it will be forfeited for Nothing. Due to the monetary Law here in UK, I will like you to assist me in executing this Business Project from your Country/Company Within the Next few days.


I need to know if you will be able to handle this with me before I explain to you in details. If you're interested please send me your full names, private phone/fax through this email for an initial confidential communication. I wish for utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction. Awaiting your reply sincerely,


God Bless you


Mr. Peter khan.

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