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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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Some comments about the following email:

• The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "diplomatic immunity"
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Ken Mahinder (tin10tin)" <kenmahinder10@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:26:34 +0100
Subject: From Sgt.Ken Mahinder



From Sgt.Ken Mahinder
American Military
The First Armored
Division,Iraq.

Good day,

I am Sgt.Ken Mahinder, I am an American soldier, I am serving in the military
of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, As you know we are being attacked by
insurgents everyday and car bombs.We managed to move funds belonging to
Saddam Hussien's family. The total amount is US$25 Million dollars in
cash,mostly 100 dollar bills. We want to move this money to you, so that you
may invest it for us and keep our share for banking.
We will take 75%, my partner and I. You take the other 25%. no strings
attached, just help us move it out of Iraq, Iraq is a warzone. We plan on
using diplomatic courier and shipping the money out in one large silver box,
using diplomatic immunity.
If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a
good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you?
When you receive this letter,kindly send me an e-mail signifying your
interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick
communication also your contact details. This business is risk free. The box
can be shipped out in 48hrs.

Respectfully,
Sgt.Mahinder

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