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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: arisonzulu@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:16:13 +0200
Subject: attn

I am Mr ARISON ZULU, an Executive Director of
Projects, in a multinational firm. I decided to forward to
you this business proposal in anticipation that you may be
in position to assist/handle this business with us.
We want a reliable person, who could assist us in receiving
funds from a company we assisted in their bid for a
contract in our firm . The company has therefore requested
for information from us of who is to receive the promised
amount on our behalf and because we are not allowed by
company rules and regulation as in any other company to
receive gratification for service rendered officially or
operate or own foreign accounts, hence the need for your
assistance.On our part, all modalities had been worked out in ensuring
a smooth transaction .All I want from you is your mailing
address,fax number,telephone number,and i hope you are a trust
worthy person,as soon as you get the money from the security company
in Spain Please don't betray me.The total amount invole in this
deal is $12.Million's Twelve Million Unite State Dollar's right
now,this money is awaing claim,via the security company in Canada
I want you to show interest soonest for urgent conclusion of this
transaction.
As soon as you indicate your Interest, further
instructions will be passed on to you on the procedure that
we will follow in accomplishing this Proposal.
On accomplishment of this deal you will be entitled to 15%
of the total sum. If this proposal is accepted by you,
kindly reach me immediately via e-mail
arisonzulu@hotmail.com
furnishing me with your
confidential telephone numbers.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,

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