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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mail Enquiries" <jw41@di-ve.com> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 09:09:42 +0000
Subject: AW: Re: My request from you (In Confidence)

FROM: Mr. James Williams.
Email: jw41@di-ve.com


Re: My request from you (In Confidence)

Dear Sir,

Forgive me for approaching you in this manner to discuss a matter,
which is very sensitive indeed. Had I another alternative, I would have
jumped at it. All I ask is that you take some time to hear me out.

I am presently representing an individual; Mr. Luigi Morgera who is
Italian and worked in the accounts department of Parmalat until the
financial scandal that rocked the company became common knowledge. His
movements have since been restricted, and he remains in Milan under
house arrest until the investigators can ascertain that he did not benefit
directly from the loss of money.

Before the news broke, most highly placed staff of the company knew
what was going to happen, and took steps to secure their futures. My
client moved millions of Euros to safety. Late last year, I was able to
come under direct control of this funds, and we have now agreed that we
must look for a party who will hold control and invest these funds
until the case against him is dropped. This is why I approached you. I must
say that we will appreciate it if you give my offer some thought.
Naturally, you will be well compensated for your role.

I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

James Williams
Email: jw41@di-ve.com

N/B: Pardon my contacting you in this manner, i hope you will have no
objection.

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