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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: "MR ADAM PETERS" <adampet2005@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2006 19:13:55 -0800
Subject: RE ESTATE/PROPERTIES INVESTMENT



FROM-MR ADAM PETERS
PLOT 56 SKY ESTATE ACCRA GHANA,
EMAIL--adampet2005@yahoo.com

RE ESTATE/PROPERTIES INVESTMENT


Dear Sir,
I write to introduce some business venture to you which I
believe would be profitable to you if the necessary
understanding is achieved.

l will love to invest into the business of purchasing
Estate and properties in your country,
l therefore would need a partner in your region who
would guide me through the necessary markets, and provide
the price quotes.

I would therefore like to know if you would be interested
in a partnership with us, under the following terms:

1. The start-up capital amounts is huge amount of money.
2. The start-up amount is in cash and must be transferred
in this same state.
3. You shall be paid a commission of ten percent of the
start-up amount as soon as we are able to establish a
proper partnership and relationship with you.
4. The investors require for there personality and the
investment to be handled professionally and confidentially.

My request thus is for you to cooperate with me in the
establishment of a corporation in your country, through
which the venture would be established. Let me know if you
would be able to cooperate with me in this manner.

I anticipate your response.

in your mail of acceptance to me do kindly acknowledge me with your private phone/fax number for our easy communication.

Yours Sincerely.
MR ADAM PETERS

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