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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: "Peter Moroba" <petermoroba03@yahoo.co.uk> (may be fake)
Reply-To: petermoroba01@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:15:18 +0000
Subject: Business Co-operation.

Attn:
Dear Sir,
I know that this proposal letter might be a surprise to you but do consider it as an emmergency.
In a nutshell,I am Peter Moroba,from republic of Liberia in west Africa,now seeking for refuge in Dakar Senegal under the(UNHCR) My late father was the managing director of Blue Diamond and Gold Export company in Lofia County Liberia West Africa But he was killed during the longing civil war and all our properties was totally destroyed.
I became convinced of your capability and goodwill to assist me invest and clearing the sum of US$15.2Million US Dollars that my father lodged in bank account in Europe for me as the beneficiary. I have contacted the bank some many times what they told me was due to my refuge status they will not release this money to me that i should present somebody or a company to stand for the release.
Furthermore,i only want this done this way because your country is politically stable for any profitable investment and only if you accept our proposal,you will serve as the original beneficiary of the deposited fund on commencement of this proposed transactions.
I am giving you the offers as mentioned with every confidence on your acceptance to assist us.For your assistance i will offer you 25% of the total money after the transfer.
and 50/50 share on the investment. Finally,i wish you send me a reply immediately as soon as you recieve this proposal so that we shall arrange how you will contact the bank in Europe. oo221-558-1608.
i remain with the best of regards.
Peter Moroba.

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