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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: "Mr Obangae Nyama" <obangae_nyama@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:29:27 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY !!!!!!!

Dear Friend,

 

My names are Obongae Nyama and I am currently in the UK. John Garang was Vice president of my country [Sudan] before his recent death in a helicopter crash which of course was mostly believed to be remotely caused by Government because of the long drawn bitter civil war he waged against the country.
 
I have held and saved discreet private funds deposits for him severally in the last years and now since his burial was formally concluded, may his soul rest in peace, the hierarchy of his closest friends and associates have been desperately inquiring about the records of his previous dealings with me. I have suffered for him and the greed that will be exhibited by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) will be much. I want to be able to take out effectively some huge amount of money for the welfare of me and my family. What the man has secretly in terms of wealth is amazing and the US$11,000,000.00 which I intend to take out legally will not the least affect his private estate. I need to trust you completely on these issues. The records of this if investigated and any monies found missing without adequate paperwork coverage, could mean big trouble for me and my life could be terminated as I am aware that the south may  still be planning to wage further war against government.
 
Please, I am prepared to give you as much as 25% of the money if you decide to help me channel this funds away with adequate records. I have put all situations under control and I will explain more to you once I receive your positive response. Do keep this confidential. If you decide not to assist or help me in this, quietly delete this message.
 
Reply to me through my confidential email address:
 
mrobangae_nyama@yahoo.co.uk
 
Thank you in anticipation of your assistance.
 
Yours sincerely,
Nyama

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