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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: jane bank <jn_bank@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:57:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: 640 KILOGRAMS OF GOLD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION


Sir,
I am acting on behalf of the Association of Miners.There is 640 Kilograms of Alluvial Gold available for Inspection at the Customs Bonded Warehouse.Our Desire is to sell the 640 Kilograms to a reliable and Competent Buyer.I have the Certificate of Ownership,SKR,Origin etc of the Gold in question.

I will appreciate if you are interested and we are prepared to strike a good bargain with you.Awaiting your positive reply in this regard.
Thanking you for your cooperation.

Janet Willowbank.


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