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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: "Tunde Thomas" <info@tundethomas.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:56:19 +0000
Subject: VERY URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Mr. Tunde Thomas
Formar S.A to The First Lady,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

Private Email : tundethomas@plasa.com

Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Tunde Thomas S. A to the first lady federal republic of
Nigeria. I am writing you for an assistance in purchasing properties in your
country.
I have ready now the sum of $25M (Twenty Five Million Dollars only) for
investment and purchase of properties in your country with your help.
Please email me immediately if you can be of a great help to me.
Yours faithfully,

Mr. Tunde Thomas.
Former Special assistant to the First Lady
Federal Republic of Nigeria

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