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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: "SANDRA ALEXANDRIAK"<alexandriaksandra0@myway.com>
Reply-To: sandra_alexandriakk@yahoo.com.ar
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:09:32 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Compliments Of The Day


Compliments Of The DayMy Dear,I got your contact over the internet as a trustworthyand reliable person. please pay attention and understand my reason of contacting you today through this email. My name is Sandra Alexandriak the only Child of Leo Ibrahim Alexandriak .Who unfortunately died,leaving some funds,Could youperhaps be able to receive these funds under legal claims, I desprately need your assistance to secure this fund left behind by my late Fatrher.I am soliciting your confidence,support andassistance,because my fathers brothers wants tofrustrate me and take over my late fathers propertybecause l am the only Child (Daughter).l need your kind assistance to make sure that this fund is in your position to enable me go into a long lasting business venture for the betterment of my future please.I am willing to Part with 20% of the total funds for your coperation and assistance.However, I will be happy to disclose to you the amount involved as soon as I received your
reply.I will give you more details,on your positive response.Yours Faithfully,Sandra Alexandriak

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