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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: Lee soon kup <soonkuplee@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:20:29 -0800 (PST)
Subject: An Emergency Message


dear,
I hope this message finds you in best of health. I am in a hurry writing this, I had
travelled to Nigeria for official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was
stolen at the hotel where i lodged, I am so confused right now, I dont know what to
do or where to go,I didnt bring my phone here, I have access to only emails, Please
can you send me $4000 today so i can return home, As soon as i get home i would
refund it immediately.Write me so i can let you know how to send it. Please keep
this to your self only please!!.
Thanks
Lee


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