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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: "ENGR,JACOBS ISAAC" <jacobisaac1970@zwallet.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: jacobsisaac@virgilio.it
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 08:01:30 -1200
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL MESSAGE FROM ENGR,JACOBS

DEAR FRIEND

GOOD DAY.

It is with respect and confidence that I decided to contact you for a confidential transaction,which requires your assistance for our mutual beneficial relationship.

However,my name is Engineer A. Jacobs,The chairman of contract awarding committee of the Togolais National Oil(PETROTOGOLAIS)Republic du Togo.Sometime last three years,our refinery was engulfed with fire for almost two weeks,that most of the heavy equipment got damaged as a result of the unprecedented fire.

There was assistance from the World Bank and other financial institutions for the replacement of the damaged equipment.

During this period,a lot of contracts were awarded to so many international contractors all over the world.

Now that all the contracts has been fully executed,and some of the contracts has been fully paid.During this period,I was able to preserve the sum of U$25M(Twenty five million united states dollars only)which I want to transfer out of the country immediately.

Moreso,I need the confirmation of your inerest on this transaction,so as to furnish you with further information. Finally,if you are willing and trustworthy contact me for more information, And for your assistance,after the money might have been transferred into your account you be entitled for 30% of the whole money. While replying do not forget to include your private telephone and fax numbers and a secured private E-mail address.

All necessary arrangements has been finalised.
Awaiting your urgent response.

THANKS
YOURS FAITHFULLY

ENGlNEER,A .Jacobs.

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