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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: tk3ahmed@aim.com
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:56:25 -0400
Subject: DEAR FRIEND


FROM THE DESK OF:TANKO AHMED
Dear Friend,
I am the chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Federal Ministry of
Solid Minerals,Nigeria. I am in search of a trusted and reliable agent to assist us in the transfer of THIRTY MILLION {$30,000,000.00} United States Dollars and subsequent investment in properties in your country.
You will be required to:
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum.(2) Advise on lucrative
areas of 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 given to you for your participation in the realisation of the transaction. Please do send to me the following information of yours upon acceptance to transact and keep this transaction very confidential.
1.YOUR FULL NAMES
2.YOUR PERSONAL PHONE/FAX NUMBERS
3.YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS
4.YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS.
All these will be used to secure the necessary approvals for the remittance of the said sum of US$30M into your account through KTT.
Please send reply to indicate your willingness in assisting us so that I will direct you on what next to do and also inlude your direct Telephone Number in your prompt response.
Thanks in anticipation and God Bless.
Best regards,
TANKO AHMED
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