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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: sgt_michaelterry@terra.com.mx
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 11:12:23 +0000
Subject: Important message from American soldier in Iraq

FROM: Sgt. Michael Terry
Good day,
My name is Sgt. Michael Terry, I am an American soldier, I am serving
in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq,
As you know we are being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs.We
managed to move funds belonging to Saddam Hussein's
family.
The total amount is US$15 Million dollars in cash,
mostly 100 dollar bills.We want to move this money to you, so that you
may invest it for us and keep our share for banking.We
will take 50%, my partner and I. You take the other
50%. no strings attached,just help us move it out of
Iraq, Iraq is a warzone. We plan on using diplomatic
courier and shipping the money out in one large silver
box, using diplomatic immunity.
If you are interested I will send you the full
details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will
assist us. Can I trust you? When you receive this
letter,kindly send me an e-mail signifying your
interest including your most confidential
telephone/fax numbers for quick communication also
your contact details.
This business is risk free. The box can be shipped out
in 48hrs.
Get back to me through this box (sgt_michaelterry@terra.com.mx)
Respectfully,
Sgt. Michael Terry

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