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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "Mariam" <hajiasainovic@excite.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:48:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: MORE DETAILS!


Dear Friend,

I must first appreciate your kind jesture towards my family we have gone through alot knowing that we have found somebody like you who is willing to assist us in this time of need. Please note that this is not a joke as there are documents to proof the claims.

Based on this transaction and our status as reufees we have mandated a lawyer who has been a friend to my husband he has all information and documentation that will enable you receive this funds, he has been choosen by the family to continue this transaction by providing you with all details needed.

You will therefore forward the followings to me;1.Your full names2.YourPhone/Fax numbers3.You current address and 4.Your occupation

This information will help in processing the documentation which will be transferd into your name as the sole beneficiary, infact he will be in direct contact with you immidiately i have this information from you, he will then contact you with indepth details.

I want to say again that my family will greatly appreciate if this transaction if kept confidential so as to help us secure the funds. The name of the lawyer is Barister Gordon. We also intend coming to your country as soon as you receive the FUND to get our share,invest it thru your guide and also start a better life there as we can't go back to our country for the now.

SincerelyMariam Sainovic.P.S. I shall send to you my personal photo as soon as you assure me and my three children your TRUE willingness to assist us



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