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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: "micheal abrahams" <micheals777@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:45:42 +0200
Subject: BUSINESS ATTENTION

PENSION INSURANCE COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
UNION BUILDING PRETORIA
SOUTH AFRICA

Sir,

My name is Hon. Michael Abraham, the chairman
for the committee on Pension,insurance and manpower
development in the National Assembly of the Republic
Of South Africa

THE PROPOSITION:
We have the sum of US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million
Dollars) that i intend to transfer overseas through
the assistance of a foreign partner. This money came
as a result of over provision in the budget for
unclaimed pension and accident insurance. This over
provision was done by my committee but all payments
have been made to beneficiaries leaving behind the
over budgeted amount which amounts to
US$10,000,000.00 which is deposited in the ABSA Bank here in South Africa.
I am contacting you therefore, to stand in as the beneficiary to process
this fund into your custody.As soon as you consent to
this I will immediately send you the process to the transfer of
the fund in your name so you can make claim to it.
I will provide you with 30% your assistance and 5%
to be set aside for reimbursement for expenses that may arise during the
process of concluding the transaction. The fund shall be transferred to you
legally in accordance to all laid down procedures governing transfer of
funds. Presently, you can reach me by return mail.You should also include
your telephone/fax numbers in your reply, for secured communication between
us.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
I await your response.
Hon . Michael Abraham

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