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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. Malu Jones" <drmalujones@jmalu.com>
Reply-To: malujones_dr@walla.com
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:18:36 +0000
Subject: URGENT


My dear,
Compliments.
I'm a broker who assist corporate officers especially top Government
funtionaries/officials who have funds to move/transfer to any part of the
world. Legally, you know that civil service code of conduct and some
government policies do not allow serving public officers to operate offshore
accounts.They are equally constrained to maintain arbitrary local
accounts,which limits their investment propensity.One cannot stop making
money if opportunities are provided while in service.In this regard, one who
is honest,capable and reliable is needed to secure any amount entrusted in
him/her.I assist to search for any person with such repute who can help to
recieve the money in any country my clients declare intention to move their
funds for safety and investment.Right now, I have a client who wants to move
the sum of TWELVE MILLION DOLLARS to your country.She wants someone like you
who can receive the cash and save it until She is ready to meet with you.
She offers to give you 20% and take care of your expenses.The money will
be&nb sp;
moved into your country and delivered to you through the assistance of a
Diplomat.If you can receive the money and safely keep it in your
custody(either invest it or lodge it in your bank account),get back to me
promptly for details.Only your phone numbers and current contact address are
needed.Make this information a personal property.
Send your reply to: malujones_dr@walla.com

Yours sincerely,
Dr.Malu Jones



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