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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Edward Oliviera"<infosolenids@comcast.net>
Reply-To: <edwardoliviera@w.cn>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:00:09 -0700
Subject: investment proposal

Dear Sir/Madam

I am Edward Oliviera Executive Director & Chief financial culsantant

officer.I have a business suggestion for you. I will need

you to assist me execute a business transfer from Spain to your

country. I shall provide you with more information immediately i get a

positive response from you. If interested please contact me via email:

edwardoliviera@administrativos.com

Kind Regards,

Mr. Edward Oliviera

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