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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "i need a reliable, honest and god fearing person" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "Kalongo Phillip" <kalongophillip6@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: kalongophillips@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:52:45 +0000
Subject: Request

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am Phillip Kalongo a Seirra Leonean Nationale But served as a soldier in
U.n Peace Keeping in Nigeria. My doctors advised me last week that I have
only a few months to live… For 2 years, haven waged a losing battle with
cancer of the brain, and now, I have made my peace and ready to meet my
maker But first before I die, I have a fortune which worth $9 Million which
I got from the peace keeping operation and I intend to donate it to charity
now that am about to die. Therefore, I need a reliable, honest and God
fearing person to help me distribute this millions of Dollars to eligible
charities. Are you able to help? If you wish to help, please reply urgently
for details, include your your name, address,contact phone and fax numbers
for easy communication and a handsome compensation package for you!
I await your Response.
God Bless,
Philip Kalongo

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