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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: salim ibrahim <sliaim@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 02:16:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU


Dear Friend,Singh
I am most grateful for your quick responce to my letter. I hope you were not too embarrassed by my letter to you since you do not know me.
I am communicating with only you at this moment in regards to this transaction . And I would not have any cause to do otherwise, except you state your intention to withdraw your assistance.
I need you to give me your words that you will be very honest and straight forward with me when the money gets to you, So as long as you can execute this transaction successfully and help me carry out her wish. I know you are God's sent to carry out this project, but i still need your word which i love to take people by their words, it has been my principle right from time.
Thus, I would need you to get back to me on the following issues,
(1) That you are in a position to be trusted as a God fearing person with such a large amount of fund.
(2) That you are willing to contact the finance company to discuss the terms of releasing the fund.
(3) That you fully understand this transaction up to this stage and you are ready to proceed under these terms.
As soon as I receive your reply that you are ready to proceed under these terms, then I will furnish you with all details including the finance company contact information for the secure of the release of this fund. Thanks for your mail once again.

Now, I urgently want you to furnish me with the
following details;

1. Your valid identification proof i.e. copy of
International Passport as an attachment.
2. Your full name, Age, Occupation, bank details i.e.
Name of bank, Account Number, etc.
3. I will need to forward the above details to the
Attorney that will legalise all the ncessary documents
before the bank can transfer the money into your bank
account.

I awaits prompt receipt, so that we can set the ball
rolling.
Best regards,
Salim


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