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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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  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: ade eze <adeeze45@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:03:58 +0100 (BST)
Subject: REAL



From the desk of Dr.Ade Eze,Chairman,contract award committe,Nigeria Petroleum ResourcesShell Towers Ikoyi ,Lagos, Nigeria.Dear SirMy name is Dr.Ade Eze,I am the chairman of the contract award committee, federal ministry of petroleum resources Nigeria. I am in search of an agent to assist in the transfer of {$15,000.000.00} Fifteen Million United State Dollars.And subsequent investment in properties in your country.You will be required to(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum into your account.(2) Advise on lucrative Areas for Investment.(3) Assist us in Purchase of Properties.If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,30% of the total sum will be offerred to you.10% will be set aside for any expences encountered during the transfer.Pls, quickly get back to me for more information.Your faithfully,Dr.Ade Eze





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