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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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  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: Engr David Adom <davidadom18@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: davidadom_private3@yahoo.co.in
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:10:53 +0900 (JST)
Subject: COMFIRM THE RECEIPT

Hello my dear,

I am a Director in Procurement Department with Ministry of Works here in Ghana. I have a contracted awarded funds which i will like you to assist me receive it on your account.


This fund came as a result of over estimated contract awarded sums executed by foreign contractors in the Works and Housing Ministry. The concerned Ministry has approved these over invoiced funds for payment. The contracts which the over invoiced sums was created from has been executed and
commissioned. What I am about to receive now, is the over estimated funds which was added during the process of obtaining the contracts for my own interest. This is a normal deal that goes in my Ministry by top officials.

On my part, all modalities have been worked out in ensuring a smooth conclusion of the contract payment to your bank account within the next few days. My department approves payments to contractors, and I happen to head the department. All I want from you is to receive these funds on my behalf
as a Sub-Let Company, because as Government Official I cannot collect the funds directly from my Ministry, neither I am allowed by Law to operate/ run foreign bank accounts. If you are trustworthy and can assist me in receiving the fund, do not hesitate to respond back to me immediately.

Please if you we can trust each other and you know you will really like to work with me,this is my number:+233 207345000.Call me immediatly you get this note so that we can discuss how best to execute this scheme and you benefit

Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.

Best regards,

Engineer David Adom



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