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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: Tony Ibru <aaorphange@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 20:00:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Please revert immediately



TONY IBRU
MANAGER WIRE TRANSFER
OCEANIC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA, NIGERIA.
http://www.oceanicbanknigeria.com



Dear Sir,

RE: FUND TRANSFER - USD$15M

I am Tony Ibru, Manager Wire Transfer Department of the above bank in Nigeria.

I am sorry for using this medium to contact you as it is highly unsecure but I have no choice as it is the only medium I can use in establishing contact with you that is as quick as this matter demands.

I would want you to assist in a Business Venture involving Fifteen Million United States dollars but have to be sure that you are willing to assist in this transaction.

Please kindly get back to me if you are interested so I can furnish you with more details.

I await your immediate response,

Regards,

Tony Ibru




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