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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 by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "monrovia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: raymond mba <raymond.mba721@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: raymonmba@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2007 09:46:59 +0100 (BST)
Subject: IAM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR PROMPT REPLY.


Dear beloved one,

I am one of the personal aides to president Charles Taylor of Liberia who is presntly facing some charges at the international court at Hague in Holland.

I need your foreign partnership to assist me invest in your country.I have interest in buying of shares, real estate management and any other profitable businesses you may wish to recommend for me.

I have with me $8.5M for this project. I realized this fund from sales we made in cash from liberia diamond and timber trades during the administration of president Charles Taylor.

This money is presently with INTERNATIONAL BANK (LIBERIA) LIMITED Address: 64 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia.What I have here with me is the Certificate of Deposite,which I obtain from the Bank when the money was deposited, which i will send to you as soon as we proceed.

I can assure you that this project will bring us together for a long lasting relationship.I need your private phone number in order to speak with you personally.I expect your reply accordingly.

My most problem now the arrest of President Charles Taylor by the world international court at Hague in Holland. He is now facing charges of the atrocities he committed during his reign.

Furthermore, some of his personal aides and some officials of his government have also been declared wanted by the international court, which iam one of his wanted aides.However, all i intend to do now is to saveguide this fund, by making sure this fund leaves the shores of Liberia as as possible.

As soon as this money is been transfered to you in your country, i will come over immediately for the investment.

I Await your response as soon as possible.

Best Regards,

Mr.Raymond Mba.


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