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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: Steven Benard <mrsteven_benard@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:09:12 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: IMPORTANT


Greetings,

I have interest of investing in your country as well
seek your services in a private confidential matter
regarding the late DAVID DIXON who died leaving some
funds unclaimed in our bank without any
beneficiary.This requires a private arrangement.Could
you perhaps be able to receive these funds under legal
claims then I will fill you in.I am willing to Part
with 30% of the total funds for your participation and
assistance.

I need assistance from a trustworthy and reliable
person whom I will fill in as the beneficiary to
provide an account where this fund will be remitted.I
have all the details and will fill you in if you are
really willing.Your major role would be to open a bank
account where the funds will be transferred.
The funds in question are quite large (about
US$35.02M). I will expect a straight answer from
you.Yes or no.If yes,then let's work out the
modalities and i will expect to have your most
confidential phone number to call you for oral
explanation before we proceed.

Closing with anticipation.
Mr Steven Benard


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