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EMAIL 419 Scams - AVERT Labs report

Email Always avoid falling for these fraudulent scams, as new and improved approaches continue.  AVERT Labs (McAfee) shares some of the latest developments:

AVERT Labs - Scammers love your Money
http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2009/08/17/scammers-love-your-money/

QUOTE: For some individuals, these swindles, called advance fee fraud (also known as 419 fraud) and romance scam, are a primary source of revenue. They also employ lottery and fake price scams.