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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:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: Mr Chow Lee <mrchowlee003@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:29:58 +0000
Subject: EARN 20% COMMISSION BY ASSISTING US!!!



FROM THE DESK OF:MR. CHOW LEE HANG SENG BANK LIMITED.HONG KONG. CONFIDENTIAL ATTN : Sir/ Madam,I am a staff of Hang Seng Bank Limited Hong Kong; I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of ( USD11.5M) and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be required to. (1) Assist in the transfer of the said funds(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment(3) Assist us in purchase of properties. If you decide to render your service to me in this regard, 20% of the total sum of USD11.5M will be for you. Thank you and God bless, as I wait in anticipation of your fullest co-operation. Send your E-mail to my Private mailing address:mrchowlee_hk@yahoo.comYours Faithfully, Mr Chow Lee.
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