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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: ronald mugabe <ronaldmugabe111@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 03:14:58 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL



FROM ronaldmugabe


TEL:27-730744336

I write to solicit for your utmost assistance on abusiness proposal that would be of immense benefit toboth of us involved. I got your contact informationwhile making inquiries through a business TradeJournal for investment purpose in your country.Permit me to introduce myself. I am Dr ronald mugabe,Personal assistant to the late Angolan rebel leaderMr. Jonas Savimbi of Unita Rebels in Angola. I wassent on a diplomatic mission to the Republic of SouthAfrica to purchase arms and ammunition worth US$ 15 Million (Fifteen Million United States Dollars)and the money was properly arranged and delivered toSouth Africa by a diplomatic itineraries, a borderpost monitored by our rebel group.On my arrival here in South Africa, I had a change ofmind and decided to part ways with all the money undermy control, following the facts that I had realizedthat we were fighting for the selfish interest of mylate brother, the rebel leader Mr. Jonas Savimbi. Moreover, I decided to give peace a chance to
reignfor the emancipation of a new era in our country,Angola.This money in the diplomatic luggage was deposited ina security and finance company here in South Africafor safety reasons and I intend to invest this moneyin a business that could generate an income for me, asI am no more in service to anybody.Furthermore, I am presently seeking for politicalasylum here in South Africa, while making contact tosee a way I can move this money to a foreign countrywhere I could invest, as the country South Africa didnot permit any investment by refugees.I decided to contact you to stand as a foreign partnerto provide an account where I will lodge this moneyinto as the beneficiary. If you are interested inhelping me with this transfer, I am offering you 15%of the total money and 80% is for me while 5% will befor any expenses that could be made in the course ofthis transaction.There is no risk involved, as I have made everynecessary arrangement for a successful transfer ofthis money. Thanks
while expecting your reply.Best regards, ronaldmugabe









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