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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: "David Johnson." <davis_david1@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:03:02 +0200
Subject: Hello,

Hello,

I am David Johnson. From the Federal Republic of liberia, but presently residing in Dakar-Senegal due to political problem.

However,I humbly wish to inform you in my proposal to you that I have about 350kg of Au metal [Diamond] [Quality] and purity 92.5%.

Due to my financial status ,I have decided to sell each kilo 4500 USD quite below the world market price.

I shall discuss other vital information and document as regards to the origin to you immediately you indicate your interest.

You may reply through my alternate e-mail address or call me on my telephone line.

+221-508-5611

I am looking forward to receive your reply.

Yours truly,

David Johnson.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam