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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: "MICHAEL KAY"<mickay.1@sify.com>
Reply-To: <mickay@sify.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:50:43 +0100
Subject: $5 MILLION DEAL

Dear Friend,


This deal involves the transfer of $5 Million US dollars belonging to a late business man who was based here in the UK.

The reason why i am contacting you is because of your location,and you can easily claim to be the next of kin. The man died in 1992 and no one have come to claim his money since then. All efforts to contact any relation has been fruitless as he was divorced at the time of death.

During the audit of the government account i discovered this fund and it will be moved into the government account if no one claims it after this year.

I want you to apply to the bank and caim this money as the next of kin, all you have to do is apply to the bank and call them up. I shall direct you on further details as we procced.

Soon as they transfer this money to you, you will send 50% of the money and keep 50% for your self.

Please send me your full names and contact info so that we proceed.


Regards,

Mr MICHAEL KAY
Email: mickay@sify.com
TEL: +447045746975





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FIFA INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS,
SOUTH AFRICA 2010 L.O.C,
EUROPEAN REMITTANCE OFFICE.


ATTN: Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to inform you that your email address has drawn the winning number in the South Africa 2010 promotions draw held by F.I.FA at London on 14th septmber 2009

Find attached the notification letter as issued on your behalf for your immediate attention.


This promotions draw was held by F.I.F.A and sponsored by the F.I.F.A partners and sponsors.

To file for your prize release contact your claims agent with the requested information.

Advise urgently.


Email: sportspromotions@sify.com
mickay@sify.com
TEL:+447045746975

Regards,
Michael Kay

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