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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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  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: Mr Edward Ndebi <edwardndebi@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mredwardndebi@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 20:02:58 -0400
Subject: Your Consent is Highly needed..Reply Asap



Dear Friend, I hope my mail meets you in good faith,God bless you.My name is Mr.Edward Ndebi, I work for the government owned Oil Refinery Company here in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. I wish you to help me lay claims to balance funds derived from a contract executed by one of our contractors. The total contract sum was US$158,109,000 and US$140,000,000 has already been paid. Leaving a balance of US$18,109,000. It is my intention to form a company with you when the funds are paid.I know you can handle this project. My area of interest is Real Estate business investment. I also desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in this transaction, If you are willing to handle this transaction with me, kindly forward to me your (1) FULL NAMES (2) DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBERS and other informations to enable us discuss in details.Waiting to hear from you. Regards, Mr.Edward Ndebi.
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