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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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  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "David Esther Johnson"<davidsmith1111@myway.com>
Reply-To: estherukk2@yahoo.de
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:27:59 -0500 (EST)
Subject: A painful situation.


Dear Friend,I am Esther Johnson David from London suffering from CANCER OF THE LUNGS out of Ignorance.I subjected myself to chain smoker out of fun but never knew it will destroy me. This deadly habit has caused a deep harm to my lungs,my lungs now are destroyed and know moreresponding to treatment.The doctor checked/Confirmed that my immune is no more resistance and will pass away soonest. The most painful thing in the whole deadly situation is that I don't have a Child of my own due to reckless life I lived.I beg you in the name of God to help take possession of the funds $6.2m I deposited in a financial institution as my new beneficiary out there for legitimate claims for thepurpose of helping the less privileged ones crying for help. This information will be needed from you to enable me forward them to the financial institution as my new beneficiary for immediate claims in your favor.1. YOUR FULL NAME.2. YOUR HOME OR COMPANY ADDRESS.3. YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND FAX
NUMBER.Thanks and may the good lord uplift you in all that you lay hands upon.Reply me alternatively through this email address:estherukk1@yahoo.deEsther Johnson David.

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