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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:
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: regina robortson <regina_robortson280003@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <regina_robortson2007@myway.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:07:06 +0000
Subject: Beloved one In Christ,



Beloved one In Christ,Greetings in name of our Lord Jesus Christ.I am Mrs. Regina .m. Robortson , 42 years old widow & a new Christianconvert, suffering from long time Cancer of the blood (Leukaemia Accordingto my doctor my condition is Critical and I might not survive. Althoughas a Christian, I believe God and I know that I will not die, butWill liveto declare the glory of God. My late husband (Dr Maldon Robortson) andmy only son were killed during the ABIDJAN-BOUAKE Crisis some years back(take a look Our Lord Jesus Christ is my only comforter. And my hope inlife but this disease has made me to understand that this life is nothing.Is only God thatowns my life.I have the sum of 4 million, US Dollars ($4m)the fund is presently deposited with a financial company .and all the documentsconcerning the fund are in the custody of my lawyer. I inherited the moneyfrom my late husband who was an industrialist and international businessman. I have prayedconcerning this donation for God's guidance and if in your heart you genuinelyand faithfully desire-to use this fund for the propagation of God's workin any form whether for charity, ministry, evangelical work or otherwisein relation to God's work, I have gone through your profile and my mindaccepted you. Please do get in touch with me for further arrangementswith my lawyer on how you will receive my Charity donation. One thingI believe is that my help comes in the name of my most high who made heavenand earth I surly know that my soul is with the almighty father in heaven.NOTE. We AreNothing But A Pencil In The Hand Of Our Creator. God blessyou once again and as you receive, give and give God all the Glory. Forme I can no more endure the pains. Please get back to me so as to tellyou how I want it to work as you do thatGod must surly bless you Amen.Remain blessed in the LordYours in Christ,Mrs. Regina .m.Robortson.DIVINE CALL.
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