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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: "MY OFFICE" <mrsfarza104@cashego.co.cc>
Reply-To: myofficemail9999@mail.ru
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:17:02 +0100
Subject: NOTE


Metropolitan Police Service
New Scotland Yard
Broadway
London
SW1H 0BG

Dear Sir

RE: THE MET.POLICE SERVICE INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET

The Metropolitan Police Service,London in conjunction with America Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other relevant international Investigation
Agencies have recently discovered through our Global intelligence monitoring
network that you presently have a transaction going on with of Some
international Banks as regards to your over-due debts/ payment which was
fully endorsed for payment in your favor accordingly.

It might interest you to know that we have taken our time in screening
through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have
finally confirmed that your debts/ payment is 100% genuine and in order from
all available facts and which you have the lawful right to claim without
further delay.Having said this, we shall advise that you furnish us with all
relevant information and documents in respect of this said debt/payment to
enable us take up the matter directly with the relevant authorities
concerned and ensure that your payment is released as soon as possible.

We shall advise that you furnish us with your full name and address,debt
amount/ contract sum involve,telephone and fax numbers,and other information
you might deem necessary to enable us
take up the matter and ensure that your payment is made to you soonest.

Your earliest response is anticipated.

Sincerely yours,

Ms Anne McMeel

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