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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)
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: Master Kojo Attipoe <masterkattipoe5q@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <masterkojoattipoe@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:19:00 +0000
Subject: Respond to me.



Dear Friend , It is my pleasure to get across to you, please do not be offended receiving this email from me as we have not met each other for the first time. I will start by introducing myself, I am Mr. Kojo Attipoé; the son of Mr. Richard Attipoé, Togo Sports Minister. My father Mr. Richard Attipoé died with some Togo sports officials on a helicopter crash after Togo football match in Sierra Leone on their way back to the airport to enable them pick international flight back to the country (Togo). All occupants of the helicopter unfortunately lost their lives as a result of crash which happened on 3rd June, 2007. My father deposited a total sum of ($25 million) in suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Lome - Togo, which I will like you to assist me in claiming the fund from the bank as my father's foreign business partner. You are going to receive 30% of the total sum for providing a bank account for this transfer. My interest is in companies with potentials for rapid growth in any country terms. I will be interested in placing part of my father's fund in your company, if your country’s bi-laws allows foreign investment. Kindly include your phone and Fax numbers for easy communication purpose. For further information go through below WEBSITE and get back to me for more information. www.togoforum.com/Ap/ap2007/0609072.htm Awaiting to hear from you. Best Regards, Master Kojo Attipoé.
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