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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "linda"<lindabuobakar11@myway.com>
Reply-To: lindabuobakar11@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:38:08 -0500 (EST)
Subject: hello










Dearest One,Please pardon me if my mail has startled you, since we don't know each other. However,I am compelled to deliver this offer to you,to seek your assistance on a profitable business opportunity that requires a foreign reliable partner for it to succeed.I had been a female Medical student of the University of cocody in Abidjan,Ivory Coast,West Africa.But the political crises in my country had forced me to withdraw for now. Few years ago,the Rebells in my country struck our town and killed my parents in one of their attacks.My late Father,Dr.Yormie Buobakar,being a highly reputable doctor and politician in my country was a prime target.Fortunately for me,I was in school in Abidjan when the attack took place.However my life is still in danger now!Before his death he had a foreign account in LONDON which he deposited the sum of $6.5 Million Dollars,which he had earlier confided in me,was for the establishment of a medical establishment oversees,as stated in his will.In
my father's WILL,he specifically made it clear THAT I CAN ONLY INHERIT THE MONEY IF IT IS SPECIFICALLY USED FOR THE PURPOSE HE INTENDED FOR IT TO BE USED!And that is to establish a medical institute in a foreign country,with the kind assistance of a foreign medical doctor,or a reliable businessman/woman,clergyman,or philantropist.He wanted me to practice out of my country because of the unpredictable and seroius potitical crises. Accordingly,I intend to invest in your country in the direction that my father had indicated before his death.This is my reason for writing to you.If you are willing to assist me please indicate your interest.OUR PECENTAGE SHARING WOULD BE: 80% FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HOSPITAL ABROAD 15% FOR YOUR SERVICES 5% FOR INTERNATIONAL / LOCAL EXPENCES INCURED And if you have any question,I will be too willing to answer it,i will also like to have your contact phone number for easier communications if you are willing to accept this offer.Thanks and best
regards.Miss Linda Buobakar



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