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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: samjackson_2008@telstra.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 19:30:06 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS CO-OPERATION


Dear Sir/ Madam,

The prompting of this letter is based on my genuine Intention to establish a mutual business relationship with you.
I got your contact on the Internet during my search for a credible Individual who can be of immense Assistance to me?
For succinct introduction, I am Mr. Sam Jackson The Minister of Economic Planning of Liberia under President Charles Taylor.
You must have read in the news lately of how the International community Has pressurized President Charles Taylor and his close aides to step aside and go into exile in Nigeria due indictment for war Crime, illicit diamond trade, and to forestall lasting Peace in Liberia.
In line with this development, I decided to set aside some money For safe keeping in Western Europe to take Care of my future when we finally go into exile. Precisely, I have the sum of $75m usd(Seventy Five Million U.S Dollars) only which is currently held by Our diplomatic contact in Europe intended for Investment.
I am soliciting your assistance in taking over the Ownership of the fund from the security company Because of the hunt by international community to Frozen our bank accounts and confisticate our assets All over the world.
I have only been able to settle for the shipment charges, left with the handily charges you will need to ask from the company to settle with Them before they can release your consignment of the Funds to you.

I am willing to compensate you with a satisfactory Percentage of the money for your cooperation and Assistance in this regard.
If this information appeals to your positive response, do not hesitate to contact me at my email address Stated below or call me on my personal cell Phone +234-80-23002620 so that further details will be unfolded to you ASAP.


Finally, I apologize for encroaching into your privacy with this.
e-mail.samjackson_7@hotmail.com

Yours faithfully,
Sam Jackson









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