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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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Fraud email example:

From: alazawi huda <edozie_joy1@yahoo.com.hk>
Reply-To: alazawi_huda2008@yahoo.fr
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:11:32 +0800 (CST)
Subject: I RESEND THE MESSAGE TO YOU AGAIN


Dear Respected

Peace and blessing be upon you.I am dropping you this quick note because I did not hear back from you concerning the information I sent you the other day introducing my intent.I am Madam Huda Alazawi Dada, an Iraqi.I write to solicit investment agent/partner in your country. I got your contact through my personal research and because of circumstance decided to reach you through this medium.I have EURO 300 million for investment purpose, I want you to receive this fund on my behalf and invest on a profitable bussiness pending when the situation in my country allows me to travel.You must appreciate that detailed information shall be provided when confirmation of this email is received.Kindly go through this page to allow you know me better www.countercurrents.org/iraq-harding220904.htm I have delayed this transaction because of circumstance hence I need you to reply as very urgent. Do include your private telephone number in your response for
more details.

Yours truly,

Madam Huda Alazawi Dada


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