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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: Joyce Chan <joycechan1965@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 17:59:56 +0100
Subject: email-4-11-05

Dear Sir,

I am Ms Joyce chan, Commercial insurance Officer at Edward Wong credit limited in Hong Kong. I am
sorry for using this medium to contact you as it is highly unsecure but I have no choice as it is the only
medium I can use in establishing contact with you that is quick as this matter is in dire need of urgent
attention. I would want you to assist in a business venture involving $4,000,000.00 (Four Million Dollars)
but have to be sure that you are willing to indulge in this transaction.

Please kindly get back to me if you are interested so I can furnish you with more details. I can be
reached on this private tel/fax number 011-852-301-72622

I await your immediate response,

Regards,


Ms. Joyce Chan
2/F, Edward Wong Tower,
910 Cheung Sha Wan Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Anti-fraud resources:

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