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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: "jim wishart" <jim_wishart2020@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: jim_wishart3@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:30:16 +0000
Subject: Yours sincerely,

From: MR. JIM S WISHART.
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.

Dear Friend,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I worked with British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for
over a decade in the year 2002. I deposited the sum of 5 Million (Five
Million Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in Europe.

Presently, this money is with the security company in europe . Recently, my
Doctor told me that
I would not last for the next 150 days due to cancer problem. Though what
disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate
this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will
utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an
individual that will use this to funds and provide succor to poor and
indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in
far Asia.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision
because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my wife
relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons. I do not want a
situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the
reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know
where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Almighty.
I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health and because of the presence of my relatives around me always. I do
not want them to know about this development. With God all things are
possible.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the
Security/Finance House in Europe. I will also issue you a letter of
authority and change of ownership certificate that will empower you as the
original beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer. I want you to always
pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation.
Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart
and mind and soul and also in truth.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein.
Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.

Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,
MR. JIM S WISHART (Benefactor

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