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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: "MR VICTOR JAMES" <victor_james@walla.com> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 14:33:52 +0700
Subject: Business inquiry

Dear Sir,
Compliments of the day, before l proceed, I must be grateful to intoduce myself. I am MR VICTOR JAMES , I was a
personal aide to one of the top ministers of the Sierra Leonian government, prior to the time of crisis which is presently on.
I got your contact from a directory I have just acquired.
Due to my position, I have been able to come away with a reasonable sum of money and I have the tendency
to invest this money in a company with a good line of products like your own company with potentials for a
good capital returns; and since your country is one of the most investor-friendly enviroment in the world, I
have made up my mind to live and run a business there.
I would therefore like you to help me in every possible way in securing this money in your country,
also you will assist me in finding a good business I will invest this money. However upon your acceptance,
you will be required to come to Bangkok for a meeting , this will enable us to know ourselves better and
then finally move this money to your country.
In view of your participation, I am ready to give you a good negotiable percentage for your assistance , or
better still commit it into joint venture projects. Be assured that you stand no risk of any kind as the
money belong to me only. As soon as I get your consent , I will quickly move this to your country and finally
move my family over there aswell.
I strongly believe that associating with you to embark on this and other business ventures will derive a huge
success hereafter. If you have any question do not hesitate to include same in your reply. You can also
contact me through victor_james@walla.com
Best regard
VICTOR JAMES

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