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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: "Margaret Williams"<mrs_nwada@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <mag_williams@sify.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:23:26 +0100
Subject: Dearest One , Promise not to betray my trust in you

Dearest one,

Greetings. My Name is Mrs. Margaret Williams, I am 68 Years old and reside in New York City United States.I will have to be brief as i am very weak at the moment. I lost my husband and two in November 5th 2005 in an Auto Car accident along side my Two Sons and my lovely Daughter.

After the great loss, i managed my husbands investments until my present Medical Condition developed.I was diagnosed of Lungs Cancer and my doctor says i will soon die. Since i do not have anyone to Inherit my aquired wealth Now that i am a Born again Christian, I decieded to donate all to the less privilage Children and orphanage homes as i grew up in one of the Motherless baby homes in USA.

I am writing this letter to you because my inner most spirit revelled to me that you can help, use my money form the work of Humanity and to assist the less privilaged in the society, I know that the story of My life will sadden your heart but my new found life in Christ has made me understand that even if we die in this physical flesh, What matters is life after death. I will let you know how to reach to the Security company in London - UK and information on how to Claim the deposited Funds as soon as i have your word and promise not to betray my trust. Reply to my private emails ( mag_williams@sify.com) ( mwilliams858@gmail.com ).

May you be blessed, as you reach me.

Best Regards
Mrs. Margaret Williams.
(Mother Margaret)

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