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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: "Mac David" <mac_david55@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:27:26 +0000
Subject: YOUR KIND OF JOB AWAIT'S YOU

Dear Friend,
I represent ARIEL PLC .We are one of the fastest growing software
company based in the U.S.A (UNITED STATE OF AMERICA).
We design computer components, and other related software products. At
Ariel we specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices.
Due to our ever-increasing customer base in North America, we at Ariel
are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to
connect to our costumer more efficiently.
If you choose to join Ariel as a representative, your basic task will
consist of checking emails, processing orders and receiving payments on
behalf of Ariel.Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive
10% of the
total amount.Ariel product price range starts at $902.45. At 10% you’re
guaranteed a
minimum of $90+ per order. We guarantee that you can start making money
as early as in 2 weeks, and you don't need to invest your money , just
your spare time to process orders via email.

Please email the following information in order for us to facilitate
the conclusion of this proposal if accepted .

(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.

For more information please contact us via email on

Yours truly

Mr Mac David
Managing Director
ARIEL PLC
www.aretech.org
Tel.(866) 240-5643 ( office hours only )
Fax (866) 240-5643
91 New Market Street, Jackson, TN, 38301 USA .



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