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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: "Madam, Aisha Loretta" <infoaisha_slimucltd@gobot.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: aishaloretta@excite.com
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 21:59:42 +0100
Subject: GOLD AND DIAMOND OFFER

From: AISHA LORETTA
ALTERNATIVE EMAIL ADDRESSES: aishaloretta@excite.com <mailto:aishaloretta@excite.com> infoaisha_slimucltd@gobot.com <mailto:infoaisha_slimucltd@gobot.com> ownersaleslimucltd@gobot.com <mailto:ownersaleslimucltd@gobot.com>

Atten:


Uttermost Business Relationship Needed

Good day to you. I humbly wish to introduce myself to your honourable company through this medium though it has been abused by people against the initial anticipation and intent of the inventors.
I'm pleased for contacting you concerning a precious metals business transaction which I intend to embark with you. I would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation and to secure an opportunity to embark on a joint business with you. I believe our partnership for the now will be a gateway for my family to other business relationship which we have in our long-term planning and agenda.
We have a substantial amount 4000 kg (4tones) of gold in stock and 21.000 carat of rough diamonds which we want to sell; I and my siblings inherited these treasure from our late father Chief Mayor Marius Richard former minister of interior IVORY COAST who died during a political crises in my country while playing a revolutionary role.
My family want a reliable person or company that will assist us in the marketing of these goods and we believe you're capable after our carefully examination on your company's profile Through the help our family lawyer and have decided to reach you through mail. My father Chief Marius of blessed memory, have mining fields in different areas in my country for gold and diamond. I am the first issue of my parents and will be happy if you assist us buy modern mining equipments and facilities, my family shall give to your company a total of 10% of any gold or diamond sold by you. Please indicate your interest and more information shall be given to you as soon as possible. For security reasons we demand that you contact us through this medium, I strongly believe enough facts are give for you to access our status.

Best regards,
Aisha Loretta



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