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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: "Hajia T.A.Abubakar(Mrs.)" <titi_abubaka2000@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: titiabu_a@pakwatan.com
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 17:05:54 +0530
Subject: Letter from Hajia T.A.Abubakar

Hellow,
Good day my friend, how is life treating you over there, hope all is well with you.
Do not feel disturbed over this request i'm about to ask from you,again I believe that you are the only one who can help or assist me in this transaction.You may be asking yourself who is this person or fellow, but nevertheless,I'm Hajia Titi Amina Abubakar the wife of Alhaji Abdusalam Abubakar the vice president of Federal Republic of Nigeria,who is aspiring for the seat of the president in the next coming general election.
I want to use this medium to solicite for your humble help which is of utmost important to me and my husband especially now that the 2007 General Election is fast approaching.We will appreciate whatever effort you make to help us in this transaction which is hundred percent risk free.We contacted due to the fact that we know that this transaction can be best carried out by a foriegner who is not too familiar with the political/environmental background of Nigeria,so that all means of awareness by other political powers will be bridged for security reasons.Honesty and trusthworthiness will be highly needed in this dealing. Soon investigation will begin on all the present leaders of the country especially those who have futher political ambition, i want you to recieve on our behalf the sum of $128m usdollar (One Hunred and Twenty Eight Million USDollars)which is presently lodged abroad.
This fund which is budgeted for the Rally and Campaign come ending of 2006/2007,this fund we want you to recieve it into your private bank account for safe keeping and for security reasons. For your help,30% of the total money you will invest in any lucrative venture for your personal benefit and 70% you will not touch untill the date of withdrawal. 20% out of the 30% invested, you will refund back and 10% will be for your help .

I will need your home address and personal phone number(s)for easy communication regarding this transaction as relationship need to be full built before this transaction can commence.
This transaction should be kept secret and confidential by both parties. Your reply is needed soon.
Thanks and remain bless,
Hajia T.A.Abubakar(Mrs.)

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