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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

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From:
Reply-To: Alzheimer's Association <info@alz.org>
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:52:35 -0600
Subject: =?utf-8?Q?=F0=9F=8E=B5_The_power_of_music_for_those_impacted_by_Alzheimer=27s?=


Discover how music can be enriching for those facing Alzheimer's.
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Dear Outdoor Network,

Music can serve as a helpful enrichment tool for people living with Alzheimer's disease. Studies have shown music may reduce agitation and improve behavioral issues that are common in the middle-stages of the disease. Music can also provide a way for people to connect with someone living with Alzheimer's, even after verbal communication has become difficult. http://act.alz.org/site/R?i=LCqvBAxDDSQDkBA2MGOtrA

When picking music for a person living with dementia, choose:

* Music that's familiar
* A source uninterrupted by commercials

Learn More
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Engaging and communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging, but these tips can be helpful to encourage self-expression and minimize frustration. See more tips about how to pick music, PLUS learn how art can also enrich the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer's. http://act.alz.org/site/R?i=7ziqNDD7IE1D_gn9EhEkZQ

Sincerely,

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