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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: "Marcus Babtista" <marcus_babtista@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 08:19:13 -0800
Subject: From Marcus Babtista

Dear Sir,

 

My name is Marcus Babtista. I am an Italian by birth but later naturalized in the united States Of America.

 

I formerly run one of the biggest Hard drug business in Califonia and New York. Since i left this trade, i have made quite a lot of money which i wont disclose in this email message. Right now i want to use this money for a legitimate purpose. But, right now i dont know what to use the money for or how to spend it or invest in any legitimate business or finance.

 

I will like to issue this funds to who so ever is willing to assist me in starting up a business ( A legitimate business). To get my attention, you have to agree to the below conditions before we can start working together.

 

1. Money should be used for a legitimate purpose and should be spent on what ever     will benefit mankind. You must be God fearing and trust worthy.

 

2. 40% of the total annual profit will go to me, while 15% will go to you. 10% will be given to non-profit organisations all over the world, while the rest will be re-invested back into the business.

 

If the conditions are okay with you for starting up a legitimate business for me, then feel free to contact me any time. My contact information are listed below.

 

USA Office.
Marcus Batista
Email: mbatista@onebox.com or mbatista@safe-mail.net
PA Number: +1 (866) 432-8798

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