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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: john_chris@zipmail.com.br
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 23:24:21 +0100
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?URGENT=21?=

REPLY TO johnchris122@yahoo.fr

Dear,
I am John chris. The only Son of late former Director of finance, CHIFE
BENNETH CHRIS of sierra leone diamond and Mining Corporation. I must confess
my agitation is real, and my words is my bond, in this proposal.
My late father Diverted this money meant for purchase of Ammunition, for
my country, during the peak of Disastrous civil war in my country, now he
has Deposited the money in the BANK in Abidjan, where I am residing under
political asylum with my mother Mrs. Lillian chris.and my sister Joy chris.
Now the war in my country is coming to an end with the help of ECOMOG soldiers,
the present government of Liberia has revoked the passport of all officers
who Served under the former regime and now asked countries to expel such
person at the same time freeze there Account and confiscate their asset,
it is on this note that i am contacting you, all I needed from you is to
Furnish me with your bank particulars:
1) Account Name
2) Account Number
3) Bank Address, Telephone And Fax Number.
For you to assist me transfer this money in your Private bank account, the
said amount is (TEN POINT FIVE
Million US Dollars) $10.5 Million.
We are compensating you with 20 % of the total sum, now all my hope is banked
on you and I really
Wants to invest this money in your country, were there Is stability of Government,
political,economic and welfare.
Honestly I want you to believe that this transaction are real and never
a joke?
I believe that you are able to keep this transaction secret for me because
this money is The hope of my life, it is important. mail me immediately
after You must have gone Through my message fill free and make it urgent.
That Is the reason why I offered you 20 % of the total money , and in case
of any other necessary Expenses might incur during this transaction.
NOTE: Try and negotiate for me some profitable blue chip Investment opportunities
which is risky free which I
Can invest with this money when it is transferred to Your account, personally
I am interested in estate Management and hotel business, Mail me back immediately
you receive this message for More explanation. And promise us to be a father
considering our situation. And not to betray us.
Thanks and God bless
John Chris.
REPLY TO johnchris122@yahoo.fr



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