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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: "mrs_viceddy19@terra.es" <mrs_viceddy19@terra.es>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 02:04:58 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: SEED OF FAITH,



Dearest in the lord.

Calvary greetings in the name of Jesus Christ,my name is Mrs. Victoria Edwardo,a widow i am 75years old suffering from long time cancer of the breast,My husband and my only son were killed during the Uk terrorist Attack ,my condition is serious and according to my doctor it is quite obvious that I may not survive I have some FUNDS that my late husband WILL to me in cash, packaged in consignments deposited with a finance house for work of God.

After my prayers, I searched the Christian sites/business site in the internet, I found your email address and I decided to contact you.


child of Zion, if you are honest and faithful enough to use this fund strictly for the work of God please your response is highly needed

Your sister in the Lord

Mrs Victoria Edwardo.





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