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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:
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
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Fraud email example:

From: "Atomic Male" <anttomm1@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:55:07 +0000
Subject: Write back to me urgently

Richzer,

Thank you very much for your email reply to me. I have been unable to get
back to you for some time due to my obligation. I am happy that you have
thoughfully thought about the proposal I sent to you and you are willing to
assist me in this transfer.

to be able to begin the process of the transfer, I want you to send to me
the bank account of your choice where you want the money to be transferred
to and also your telephone number so that I can be able to speak with you
and give you confidential informations concerning the transfer of the money.

I want to assure you that the transfer is 100% risk free, as long as you
follow my instructions and advice.

I want you to get back to me urgently so that we can begin the process of
the transfer immediately. If we begin the process of the transfer now in the
next couple of days, approximately in the next 5 working days, we will
conclude and I will proceed with the sharing of the percentage between us.
I have all the documentatiions to conclude the process in a short period. I
need to speak with you so that I can give you mor informations and insight
on the process of the transfer. Send to me the bannk account number of your
choice where you want the money to be transferred to so that we can beging
the process. If you have any question do not hesitate to contact me and ask
me any question you wish to know.

I wait to hear from you urgently.

Best regards
John


Hallo,

The letter you sent me is much startling.

This recent email which you submitted to me sounds vaguely associated to a
situation which is quite private. Do you actually have some information
about
it?

Often, I can become somewhat inattentive about things at the church but I
appreciate your reply but I have to be frank. I have expended not a short
while
analysing your mail and I am still unsure that I believe it all thoroughly.

It would be kind if you would please answer? I would expect something
thoughtful
from you.

Ms Richzer

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