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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: "chris wreh" <chwreh_405@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: mbcgrp@sify.com
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 11:12:55 +0000
Subject: KIND REGARDS

REQUEST FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE
PLEASE EMAIL:mbcgrp@web-mail.com.ar


Dear Friend,

I am MR CHRISTOPHER WREH,one of the permanent secretaries to former Liberian
President CHARLES TAYLOR of the Federal Republic of Liberia. As we arrived
Nigeria it was not what we expected from these people, we were disarmed and
the treatment that was given to us was unbelievable. I am contacting you in
confidence to help us in collecting the one trunk box deposited by my boss
in Europe.The consignment contains US$28,000,000.00(TWENTY EIGHT MILLION U.S
DOLLARS)which was secretly sealed in one big metal box for security reasons.

My boss deposited this money in a security company in Europe when the
America Governments pressurized him to step down from the office and went
into exile. I personally therefore appeal to you for your urgent assistance
to move this money into your country where I believe it will be safe since
we cannot leave Nigeria due to the restriction of movement imposed on us as
a people under political asylum in this country Nigeria.Every arrangement
has been being made by me for a lawyer to meet with you face to face for
the completion of this transaction.

We have currently been offered political asylum in the Federal Republic Of
Nigeria by its President,Olusegun Obasanjo,which will confine us to its
shores for the rest of our lives. I have been guaranteed safety by the
United States Government and that of the Nigerian Government by a meeting
held with both Presidents,President George Bush Of the united States and
that of the Nigerian President on the 10th of July 2003 at the just
concluded Leon Sullivan Summit held In Nigeria.

Presently I can not go to the Security Company in Europe to claim the funds
because of the restriction of movement imposed on my boss and myself. My
lawyer friend in Nigeria has asked me to make contact and get a reliable
person that can help us claim the consignment containing this fund.

It has been resolved that 25% will be the person's share for nominating an
account for the purpose and any other assistance you will give in this
regard,5% has been slated for the reimbursement of all local and
international expenses which may be incurred in the transfer process.
Finally, 70% will come to myself and my boss, which is to buy shares and
stock in your country to secure my children's future, To facilitate the
conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send me promptly by email the
following:

(1) your full name and address.

(2) Companys name and address if any
.
(3) Telephone and Fax number.

Please note that I have assured that the transaction will be concluded
within 14 workingdays upon my receiving from you the above listed
information. The lawyer shall commence the process by contacting the
Security Company in Europe informing them that you will be coming to pick up
the consignment where the Security Company has its office for easy
collection.This will happen as soon as I hear from you. May I at this point,
emphasis the high level of confidentiality, which the business demands and
hope you will not betray the trust and confidence which I repose in you.
However, you may need to give me sufficient assurance that you will not sit
on this fund when it is finally remitted into your account.

As soon as I receive your Response,I shall forward to my attorney the
information to enable Him contact you for more details. You will have to
liaise with him for a smooth transfer of the fund. I shall forward to you
the certificate of deposit and other vital documents to enable you clear the
funds.

Best Regards,

MR CHRISTOPHER WREH.

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