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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: "STEVE MARTINS" <mstevemartins506@mail2world.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 18:12:02
Subject: Good day to you.


I have a profiling amount of 56 Million United States Dollars secured in an
offshore private bank. I am seeking your assistance in securing these
funds into a safe account for future investment purposes but requiring
maximum confidentiality. This is bourne out of the fact that I am still in
active
service in the Ministry here in Scotland-UK.

Upon your positive response to my proposal, I will provide you with the
following information:

* How I will introduce you/yourcompany to the holding bank and make
you the beneficiary of the money.

* Who I am and why I have decided to sought for your assistance.

* What percentage of the money I am willing to give you for your
assistance.

Kindly respond with your private phone and fax numbers for easier and
faster communication.

Steve.

Anti-fraud resources:

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