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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:
  • "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: alanfoster5 <alanfoster5@gazeta.pl>
Reply-To: alanfoster_777@yahoo.dk
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 12:03:26 +0100
Subject: TREAT IT AS URGENT


Attention MY Good Friend,

I am an American soldier, In foreign service with the Third infantry
Division in Iraq,my superior and I moved part of discovered funds belonging
to fleeing regime leaders in Iraq, the total amount is $25.5 m US dollars.



Theses moneies are being kept safe in a secluded location.You can go through
the below web link to understand events that takek place in Iraq.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm


Basically, since we are in government service and are not allowed to have or
keep discovered looted funds around us,we have decided to look for someone
to help us relocate and keep this funds for us, which is why I have
contacted you, so that you can keep the funds for us in your safe account or
custody untill we complete our foreign service in Iraq.


You will take 40%, while 60% will be for my partner and I.This business is
confidential,and should not be discussed with anyone. Note there is no risk
whatsoever involved as it is only my partner and I that know the present
location of the money.
If you are interested I will send you operational details, my job is to find
a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you?
To ensure confidentiality, when you receive this letter,kindly reply me via
e-mail: signifying your interest including your phone and fax numbers for
quick communication and also your physical locational address.

Respectfully,

Alan Foster

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