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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: addirogail2@zipmail.com.br
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 05:17:52 -0600
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Dr=2E=20Addirogail=20Jamalyan=20Smbat=2E?=

Attention:

Good day and complement of the season to you.

I have decided to get in touch with you for assistance in relation to the
following proposal. Having obtained your contact through your local Chamber
of Commerce here in Russia. The recommendation is based on the promise that
your business dealing is suitable for the investment of US$23million
(Twenty Three Million US Dollars) deposited in a Finance & Security firm
Vault affiliated with Menatep SBP Bank of Russia.

My name is Dr.Addirogail Jamalyan Smbat from AMENIA, currently based in
LONDON. I represent personal interest/runs underground agent for MIKHAIL

KHODORKOVSKY the Chairman, Chief Executive of the following companies: YUKOS
OIL (Russian Most Largest Oil Company) Chairman CEO: Menatep SBP Bank (A
well reputable financial institution with its Fiduciary Agents all over
the world) and their business partners: Aeroflot, CNPC, LUKoil , Schlumberger,
Transpetrol, SINOPEC, JANAF, Gazprom and IFP.

I have a profiling amount of US$23 Million United States Dollars
deposited in a Finance & Security firm Vault affiliated with Menatep SBP
Bank of Russia. I am seeking your assistance in securing these funds into
a safe account for future investment purposes but requiring maximum confidentiality.
This is borne out of the fact during various business deals on behalf of
MIKHAIL KHODORKOVSKY of YUKOS OIL COMPANY RUSSIA and their
business partners worldwide.

Upon your positive response to my proposal, I will provide you with the
following information:

* How I will introduce you/your company to the holding Finance &
Security firm Vault affiliated with Menatep SBP Bank of Russia and makes
you the beneficiary of the funds.

* What percentage of the funds I am willing to give you for your
assistance.

Kindly respond with your private phone and fax numbers for easier and
faster communication.

Regards,

Dr. Addirogail Jamalyan Smbat.
replly to:addirogailfoundattion@personal.ro



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