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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 by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "former president of liberia" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned 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: kevin <kennkvin7@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:09:44 +0400
Subject: I want who can help me invest


Hello
call me 00971 50 2443308

How are you doing with the entire member of your family?

I believed that you will be in better position to corporate with me hence you have vast knowledge in the field of international transaction and Investment.I have been seeking a trust worthy person who understand investment ethics to enter into joint venture partnership on a good lucrative sectors in your country.

The money is in Millions U.S. dollars and I want to invest this money in any good investment. I need your help urgently for both SAFE KEEPING and INVESTING this money in your country.

And also help me to invest this money in good and profitable sectors in your country because I do not have experience of investment.

I will be very grateful for your urgent response while hoping to do good investments with you on life time ventures. I am CharlesTaylor boy former president of liberia you can contact me 00971 50 2443308 Kevin need partnership to invest help.
My best regards.

Mr. Kevin.

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