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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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Some comments about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "confidentiality of this transaction" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "cynthia ogodo" <ogodom320@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: blessedladycynthia@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:49:40 +0100
Subject: From Mrs Cynthia Ogodo/ ivory coast

From:Mrs.Cynthia Ogodo
rue 12 st daniel
Abidjan-Ivory Coast
Africa.
Tel: +22508658843

My Dear ,

My name is Mrs.Cynthia Ogodo from Ivory Coast,I am a widow being that I lost my husband a couple of years ago, My Husband was the general director of the Cocoa exporting board here before he was assassinated during the crisis here in my country.My husband has an account in a prime bank here in Ivory coast up to the tune of (USA $5.200,000.00 )he deposited in the account for importation of cocoa processing machine.

Please i want you help me transfer this money to a safe account in your country as my late husband foreign partner.I have plans to come to your country with my son Gilbert to get a good medication because of my failling health,as soon as the bank transfer the money into your account,to do investment,like real estate or any industrial
production.Please if you are willing to assist,indicate your interest.I have mapped out 75% for me and my son, and 20% for your honest assistance and 5% will be for expenses incurred both locally and internationally in this transaction.

The confidentiality of this transaction will be highly appreicated,Waiting for your humble response.

Thanks and God bless.

Mrs. Cynthia Ogodo

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