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

From: "Eng.Morget Mashinga" <mashinga.mashinga03@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 01:26:41 -0700
Subject: BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL.


*Dear Sir / Madam, *

*How are you and your family?I hope that they are alright. *

*As I was glancing through company directory,I found you as a
trust worthy person who can help me in a business
investment. *

*I want to partner with you in your country to open up a
lucrative business venture. *

*I am Eng.Morget Mashinga from South African ministry of energy
and mineral resources.As I am close to my retirement from
the ministry,I want to invest my money in your
country with your assistance.I have planned it with my family to invest this
money as a family treasure
with a foreigner in his country and with his experience so
that I and my family will rellocate to your country and have
a business partnership with you. *

*Please,upon your acceptance,I will like you to send to me
your private mobile number so that I can contact you
confidentially.*


*I await for your prompt response. *

*Kind Regards,
Eng.Morget Mashinga.*

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