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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: "DR MRS LUISA ESTRADA" <estrada88@rediffmail.com> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:15:57 +0400
Subject: GOOD DAY


DEAR FRIEND,
I got your contact address through a reliable source in my search for a reliable and trustworthy person who will assist me in a business investment venture in your country. I am Mrs. LUISA EJERCITOR ESTRADA, the wife of Mr. Joseph Estrada the former president of Philippine located in the south East Asia. My husband was presently impeached from office by a backed uprising of mass demonstrators and the senate.
During my husband's regime as president of Philippine, I realized
US$30 million dollars ( THIRTY Million DOLLARS) from various contract projects I executed successfully. I had planned to invest this money for my children's future on real estate and industrial production. My husband is not aware of this because I wish to do it secretly for now.
Before my husband was impeached from office, I concretely and secretly
deposited this money and declared it family valuables with a diplomatic security company that transports valuable goods/consignment through diplomatic courier service to their offshore offices. The consignments that are contained in the trunk box are declared owned by my foreign business partners. I wish to discuss how much I will offer you if you will be willing to assist me claim the money and invest it in your country. I want to assure you that all modalities are put in place and it is a risk free transaction. I'm trusting you as a God fearing person who will not sit on my lifesaving fund. This business demands absolute secrecy and confidentiality, thus all
communications for now should be through e-mail because all my phone lines are connected to the Philippine's telecommunication network servicesand all our movements are monitored. I will
furnish you with more details when I receive your positive response.
Expecting your urgent reply,
Thanks.
Best regards,
Dr(Mrs.)LUISA Estrada





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