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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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• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: boco christ <christ_boco@yahoo.co.nz>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 20:13:47 +1300 (NZDT)
Subject: Re: FROM MR.CHRIST BOCO


Dear Madras,

How are you today,my dear you should know that we still waithing to hear from you here in MTN LOTTERY BOARD for us to know if you still want your money or not.please get back to us immediately your receive this mail in your box okay.

Thanks

Mr.Christ Boco.



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