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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 John Odogu <mr.odogu@yahoo.com.vn>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:40:23 +0700 (ICT)
Subject: THANKS FOR YOUR MAIL RESPONSE.


Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME,

Thanks immensely for your mail and your prompt response. I really appreciate the way you have spoken your mind over an email you received two (2) years ago about an inheritance in Cote d'Ivoire which you have invested $5,000.00 and haven't received anything in respect of that. I also wish apologize for the delay in responding to your mail. I have been so busy with official assignment.

First of all I want to clarify to you that the proposed transaction has nothing to do with an inheritance or Africa, but a genuine business transaction that will benefit every party involved in it.

The said consignment is presently in a Security Volt were it was lodged for safe keeping and as soon as you furnish me with requested information as stated below, I will swift into action in perfecting the legal processes/the documentation aspect of the transaction so as to legally empower you as the New claimant of the deposited consignment and forward to you all the necessary information about the consignment.Once that is done, you will be invited to come forward for the clearance/ or alternatively, the diplomats will deliver the consignment to you in London or anywhere close to you. Again, after the collection they can help you transfer it into your account if you so wish.

1) Your Full Name: ___________________________
2) Your Address: _______________________________
3) Your Telephone Number: ________________________
4) Your Fax Number: __________________________
5) Your Mobile Number: _____________________________
6) The Name of the Closest Airport to your City of
Residence: _____________________
7) Your Age: __________________________

In the light of the above since this consignment is the only thing her family hopes to live the rest of their lives, all I demand from you is your sincerity, honesty and assurance that this funds will be safe with you after you would have claimed it. In Due time the family will advise you on how to help them invest their own share and how you can send them some cash to enable them take care of their financial needs.

I hope to receive the requested information so that we can commence the proceedings immediately.

Once again, I thank you for your willingness and readiness to execute this project with me as I pray for a successful business ahead.

Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.

Thank You.

Yours Truly,
Mr. John Odogu.






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