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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: "Dr Jerry Williams" <dr_jerr1y@msn.com>
Reply-To: dr_jerrywill@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:06:03 +0000
Subject: ST ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL

ST ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
Address: St. Anthony's Hospital · North Cheam · Surrey SM39DW.
Phone/ Fax: +447092871463
OUR REF: KMHW/02/005
DATE:23.12. 2005

ATTN:FRIEND

I write to from London informing you as the personal Medical Doctor to
Mr.Mathew Mandela, Son of the formal South African President (Nelson
Mandela) who died of HIV/AIDS infection two months ago. Before his death he
was a notable philantrofist/Humanitaran. Until his death he made a deposit
of $7m US Dollars in a South African Finance Security Company and stated
that the money should be released to the members of his family if he dies of
the illness, while his family is not are aware of this deposit all the
deposit documents are all in my possession as he entrusted it with me.

As his trustee doctor who was taking care of him before his death.Hence I
solicit for a reliable and trusted worthy person/businessman who can claim
this money, since the director of the finance company has agreed to
cooperate and assist.Will give him 5% of the total sum for his cordial
assistance while he will help change beneficiary to his name for easy claim
of the fund.

The remaining balance will be shared between you and me on an agreed sharing
ratio.Upon your response I will forward to you the telephone and fax number
of the finance company manager for you to reach him with. It will take about
12 working days to complete the transaction.

Confirm your reply with your telephone number and fax number for easy
communication. Expecting your response as soon as possible.

Regards,
Dr Jerry Williams
Phone/ Fax: +447092871463

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