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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: "Ifex Lotto" <ifex221@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:33:38 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Ifex Lottery Oganization
An Affiliate of International Lottery organization.
London.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We happily announce to you the draw of the Ifex Lottery International
programs held on the 1st of July 2005 in London. Your e-mail address
attached to ticket number: 856 25647300 D19 which subsequently won you the
lottery in the 3rd category.

You have therefore been approved to claim a total sum of
US$1,500,000.00(One Million Five Hundred United States Dollars). This is
from a total cash prize of US$15 Million Dollars, shared amongst the first
hundred (10)lucky winners in this category.

Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet
representative office in London as indicated in your play coupon.In view of
this, your US$1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred United States Dollars)
would be released to you by our security firm in London.

Our European agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the
release of your funds as soon as you contact him.All participants were
selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draw system and
extracted from over 100,000 individuals and companies.This promotion takes
place only for this season before play corrupon begins.

For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information
confidential till your claims is processed and your money remitted to you in
whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our
precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this
program by some unscrupulous elements.

Please be warned.To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary
agent: Mr. Marc Douglas Email: mcdouglas@consultant.com To avoid unnecessary
delays and complications, you are to contact Mr. Marc Douglas with
followings details below:
1. Your full name, telephone, contact address and
2. Quote your Ticket number in any correspondences with us or our
designated agent.

Congratulations, once more from all members and staffs of this
program.Thank you for being part of our promotional lottery program.YOU ARE
ADVISED TO CONTACT YOUR CLAIM AGENT DIRECTLY Email: mcdouglas@consultant.com

Best Regards,
Mrs Loretta Watkins
Zonal Coordinator

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