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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:
  • "abidjan" (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: PULOJO FARKO <pj_investment_50@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <mr_pulojo_farko@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:31:41 +0200
Subject: BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP



REQUESTING A DISCREET BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. I am a freelance, independent investor,i now wishes to channel my funds into productive ventures in your country. I want to make this investment discreetly under discretionary asset management arrangement. I have contacted you on the consideration that I could discuss with you on the possibility for me placing this fund with you for management either in your existing establishment or other venture to be undertaken at your discretion under terms to be agreed upon. I prefers that this investment be made in your country.I would be expecting your response in order that we may discuss further in detail. Best Regards, Pulojo farko.jrCEO/PJ Investment. 45 coker way off,mission road, Abidjan,Cote D'Ivoire.
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