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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: cindycharles25@terra.com.mx
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 14:39:15 +0000
Subject: FROM CINDY CHARLES I NEED A PARTNER

My Dear

I want to tell you that I really want to been relationship with you.Though
we've not met before now but it take one thing for two to be together
in unity and peaceful life, which I will like to confide in you and also
visit you as soon as possible.

I'm Mrs.Cindy Charles, Address:Avenue 5 lot 175 Cocody Quaters Abidjan,
Coted'Ivoire West Africa.

I will be 25years old by December 17. I weigh 58kg. I am a widow, I lost
my husband recently, and I have an inheritance from my late husband. I am
teacher by profession and my husband was an Exporter and Importer in my
country my late husband deposited the sum $5.6million us dollar with a BANK.


Before his death he told me that I should look for a trustworlthy man that
will help me to transfer the money to his country for investment, I will
like you to help me to transfer this money in your account for investment.
Then I will prepare to come over to your country we can live as family there.
My type of ideal man must be the honest type, caring, loving and forgiving
as a devoted Christian. I do hate deceit and cheating in all its ramifications.

I do not like a man that goes after everything in skirt. I detest alcoholics
For my hobbies: I love listening to good music, reading of newspapers and
magazines,good novels, watching adventure films, swimming, table tennis
and indoor games. I love going to holidays.Age: Our difference in age means
nothing to me as long as you love and remain faithful to me. This is my
WORD.

Language: I can speak and write the English, French and my native tongues
fluently. Education: I am a graduate of Economics in the University of Dakar.
I was born and bred a Methodist. I was baptized so many years and I am a
confirmed member. I take my holy communion also. I am a full fledged member
of the church founded by Wesley brothers the great singers.

I will like to know more about you. I need to know more about your love
life. Your hobbies?

Feel free to ask any question that agitates your mind because I want us
to build a solid relationship..
With all my heart,
Mrs.Cindy Charles


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