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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "Favour Michael" <favour_michael77@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: favour_michael@myway.com
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:03:29 +0000
Subject: Your response is higly welcomed!!!

Dear Friend,
I am looking for your co-operation in building a Tourist Hotel/shopping Mall, Real Estate in your country. I am sorry if this is not in line with your business.

I need an experienced person to assist me to set up,develop the project and assume responsibility of ownership as chairman but will be bringing in profit/distribute profit monthly or annually.

 

I am Favour M. Bori,a citizen of Nairobi,Kenya and a former Presidential adviser on Budget and planning to the former president of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi. I acquired this asset from the proceeds of gold and diamond export.

I am currently in possession of US$58m in a vualt with the security company, which I want to use for investment purposes preferably in your country with your aid.

 

Now that the present government of Mwai Kibaki has intensified efforts at probing Moi's government, goverment officials have turned their backs on us and have been frustrating me and others that served under Daniel Arab Moi. Our lives is daily been threathen.

For this reason, I left Kenya for the Western part of Africa, in the Calabar City as a refugee, former Liberia president, Mr Charles Taylor is also present with us. That is why I need someone who is trustworhty and honest, to assist me achieve my objectives,and also manage the business for me as my movement is restricted.

 

However ,I got your email information on internet contact list,that is why i am making this exclusive contact with you. your immediate reply will be highly appreciated and I shall give you more information on this project,and your percentage  for your intended assistance and all what is expected of you shall be discussed.

Your response is higly welcomed.
Thanks and God bless.
Yours truly,
Favour M. Bori.

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