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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: cheung pui <aukiang_internationalcompany1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: aukiang_internationacompany@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:18:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: For your reminder($250million usd transfer)


Dear friend/Partner,

I am in receipt of your mail and the content is well understood,I have discussed your response with my Attorney, With the firm belief that I can count on your total support and confidentiality. I would proceed without any reservation to bring you into the complete picture of this pending transaction.Before doing this, I would like to reiterate the importance of confidentiality again as this remain our last hope.

Of course I am very willing and ready to continue this transaction with you. I would like you to send me your full name, address, id telephone number,fax and other relevant detail of your person to enable the Attorney embark on the legal processes of this transaction so that we can commence the transfer of the funds. I hope you hear from you soon with these informations. Have a nice day.

Your friend/partner,
Cheung


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