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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: vickky camara <vickky_1986@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 04:05:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: YOU ARE SO CARING


Dear Sweet Heart,

Dear how are you today, i hope that you are ok.I try to call you today with the rev phone, but it was entering answering machine.honey i want to know if you have send the money to the lawyer, please my dear if you have not, try please my condition is bad.

My dear let me start by saying that I thank God every night since I found you. You came into my life when everything seemed so dark but you provided the light to find my way. I've never been so certain of anything in my life like I am now. You have totally changed my outlook in life and I thank you for that. I never thought that someone could be so caring like you do, but guess what? I love you that much too. I feel as if I'm walking over clouds just thinking about you. You make my life complete.My desire for you grows with each day that passes. I love everything about you. You are a warm, loving, sensitive, charming man with a sense of humor. I find you very attractive. I only want to be with you, please you, give you the same happiness that you have given to me. If I were granted but one wish, it would be to spend an eternity with you. I love you. Honey i cant wait to meet you.Have a special weekend.

Love always
Vickky.




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