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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: "Paul Ngona (paulngona)" <paulngona@yahoo.it>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 11:56:14 -0700
Subject: Investment

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am a member of the Tenders committee, Department of Minerals and Energy,Republic of South Africa.

I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of US$17.1m and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be
required to:-

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

Should you be willing to assist us in the transaction, your share of
the sum will be 27% of the US$17.1M, 67% for us and 6% for miscellaneous
expenses.

I will be pleased as soon as you Indicate your interest by including
your confidential phone and fax numbers in your positive responses to my email, this will enable us furnish you with further information on the procedures and modalities on how funds will be transferred or made
available to you.

My private and confidential contacts

Direct Tel: +871 762 919 750

Direct Fax : +871 762 919 751

Email: paulngona@yahoo.it


I await your immediate response,



Your's Truly,
Dr.Paul Ngona.


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