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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:
  • "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: James Mokoba <princeinfo27@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:57:16 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Please read and respond ( Investment proposal )


Dear sir,
COMPENSATION AND ROYALTY GRANT AMOUNT (USD$12M) .
I got your name through a specific check for someone in your line of business, who will not only assist me in this transaction but also have a knowledge of investment.

I am Prince James Muzi Mokoba the Crown Prince and Heir apparent to the paramount ruler of Idemili local kingdom, and I have being mandated by my father His Royal Highness James Mokoba 1 to solicit for a partner.
Right now, we have ($12M) being payment from ROYALTY CLAIMS, COMPENSATION and MINING ROYALTY GRANTS for the mineral deposits in our land by the government as well as multi national COMPANIES before the war in our country started. This money through assistance of a diplomat is secured abroad.

However, with the constant strikes, Military interferance in the government of the day, there are uncertainties and bleak future in my country Sierra leone, hence the need for utmost carefullness for the future against the backdrop of rampant Civil and political unrest and wars in most African countries as a result of bad leadership.

Consequently, the urgent need to ensure the movement of the funds abroad for safe keeping and investment overseas, where it will be safe and invested in an environment free from oppression, war and condusive for investment.
Right now we are ready to claim the money as the war is over, I am seeking for a partner who shall serve as the guardian of this fund and receive it, and with whom I can plan the best way to move this money for investment which is my motive for contacting you.
That you shall serve as the general overseer and guardian of this fund pending when I come over for the disbursement.

For these services a suitable percentage 30% has been mapped out for you after you must have shown your willingness to assist. I therefore crave your indulgence in this respect, by letting me have your positive response immediately via my E- mail above.
Having stated the above clearly, I expect your urgent and prompt response,as I do not intend to have this transaction delayed.
Please treat this as highly confidential.
Best regards,
Prince Mokoba James






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