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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: "Absolute Poker" <Support@AbsolutePoker.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:10:09 -0400
Subject: Absolute Poker Welcome

Dear Michael Vella,

Congratulations! You have successfully registered your new Absolute Poker
player account. Get ready for some fast and fun action!

As a new player to Absolute Poker, please note our current highlights:

- 2,000 fun money chips available to you immediately.

- 100% sign up bonus up to $750 for all methods. Limited Time Only! Enter
BONUS CODE AP750 in the Cashier. See terms and conditions on our website.

- Real and free money games - $20 minimum deposits accepted.

- Lots of daily FreeRolls: Free multi table tournaments that award free
cash!

- 18,000+ players at peak times sharing in a wide variety of game and
tournament action.

- More than $1 million a month in guaranteed tournaments, including our
$100K guaranteed tourney.

- The best rewards program online. Earn points that you can use for
special tournament entry and authentic Absolute Poker merchandise in the
Absolute Rewards store.

- Private Tournaments: Play exclusively with your friends whenever you
like!

- Refer your friends to Absolute Poker and get paid REAL CASH. See
website for details.

We look forward to seeing you at the tables - Whenever, Wherever!


Respectfully,

Team Absolute
www.AbsolutePoker.com

"To continue to be the best and most trusted."

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