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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: "john paulfng" <john_paulfng1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:23:12 +0200
Subject: URGENT

D 1367 Northriding
Braamfonten JHb
Contact Person
Dr JOHN PAUL.
TEL: +
Contact Email: john_paulfng@hotmail.com


Good day,


I am Dr. John Paul, working in department of fund released order in first
National bank of South Africa,East Gate Branch, I know the letter might come
to youas surprise, but take it like your own deal.

Mr. ALEJANDRO RODRIGUEZ, from SPAIN executed contract through Federal
Ministry of Aviation here in South Africa, the contract worth of USD 18,
300,000. Million Dollars, but on the process of transferring the money to
him, he died with his family in Bomb Blast in MADRID SPAN disaster that
occurred in SPAIN few years ago we involve you to authenticate this clame.

Meanwhile, his money has been signed to pay in my office before I will give
order to the bank for final endorsement of his money.

Nobody knows what is going on except me and my assistance Mr FRANK. This is
the man’s information. Contract Sum:USD 18,300,000 Million Dollars

Contract number: FMA/FMF/3-X99/2001 You will act like the beneficiary of
this money; I will give you more information about the transaction.
I wait for your urgent reply

Best regards,

Mr. Dr John Paul

N/B don’t forget to include your direct telephone/fax number.

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