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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: "Koffi Omoh" <koffiomoh@msn.com>
Reply-To: koffiomoh@excite.com
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:34:02 +0000
Subject: Dear Friend,

Dear Friend,

Trust is difinetely the most noble trait in the world, and i urge you
to trust my sincereity and the word of simple and humble person of
faith, who in the name of love for her equals is willing to acomplish
the task of doing business with a trusted and transperent
person. It is up you to decide weather this letter deserves your trust and
confidentiality.

I ascertained your contact just in my search forforeigninvestor/partner
who would probably assist mein my future business/investment programme. l am
Koffi Sado Omoh the first son of the two surviving sons of Edward Sado Omoh
assassinated former Minister of Mines and Natural resources in
Sierra-Leone. Presently, I and my younger brother are taking refuge here in
Lagos,Nigeria.Invariably, my father was assassinated in a cold blood
attack by the rebels, its really unfortunate. By Provident he brought to my
awareness before his death,a deposit WHICH EXPLANATIONS IS AS FOLLOW
BELLOW.

DIAMOND.
QUANTITY........ 1500.
QUALITY..........VVS.
ORIGIN.......... SIERRA LEONE.
PERIOD.......... MINIMUM 20 TO 130 CARAT MAXIMMUM.

GOLD.

QUANTITY............ 350 KILOS 22 CARATS.
ORIGIN................ LIBERIA.



in a reputable Security/Finance institution for safe keeping. But
was declared as precious family ARTEFACT. Until now, only my brother
and me know the real contents. Actually, we are seeking your
assistance and help because my father has declared in the records and
documents available in the storage company, that his foreign partner
shall be the authorized person to file in official claims and withdrawals of
this consignment in which no name of person was given by my father as his
partner.

To this effect, may I request to make you the BENEFICIARY been The
Foreign Partner. For your assistance and help on this PROJECT,room is open
for
negotiation/conditions. No Risk, there are authentic Documents but
CONFIDENTIAL. And l will brief you more if you indicate your interest
to assist us in this project.

Yours faithfully,

Koffi S. Omoh.

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