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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:
  • "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: MARCEL OKON <marcelokon42@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:34:06 +0000
Subject: CONTACT FEDEX COURIER COMPANY FOR DELIVERY



My Dear



I know you will be waiting for the arrival of your Consignment containing the total amount of your ( $2.5 million ) cash payment compensation which I was to sent to you and letter return back due to wrong address provided, I think there is a mistake in the address giving to me and that has cost me a lot of strength, but I thank God that it return back safely.


The only things now is your urgent contact directly to ( FedEx Courier Company) this company are in charge of delivering your consignment box contain the ( $2.5 million).


FEDEX COURIER COMPANY BENIN REPUBLIC
Contact Person: DAVID HISER ( Delivery Department Managing Director)
E-mail : fedex_cour_comp63@msn.com



For the purpose of clarification, It is advice that the entire fee has been paid for your delivery so it's probably $285 dollar that remains that you will sent to their security office for the safe keeping fee of your returning box so far. don't be misconceived by anybody, and be advised to reconfirm.



YOUR COUNTRY;;;;;;;
YOUR FULL NAME;;;;;;;;;
OCCUPATION;;;;;;;;;
HOME ADDRESS;;;;;;
MOBIL PHONE NUMBER;;;;;;;;;
OFFICE NUMBER;;;
HOME NUMBER;;;;;;;;
AGE;;;;;
SEX;;;;;;;;.



In addition to what I said earlier please … don't dispose the content of the box to them, avoid delay and finally endeavor to indicate this CODE N°(GL-14160) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the box deposited in their company, use it as your subject when contacting them, thanks and have a nice day.



Best Regards
MARCEL OKON

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