A reports that shows 419 theft statistics for 2009 shows that the 419 Advanced Fee Fraud resulted in losses of over 9 Billion Dollars in 2009 alone.  Ultrascan Advanced Global Investigations put together the report and they say that the number is double what is was the previous year.  So what is fueling the increase?  Well it is being fueled by all the new email users from around the world that are new to the internet, like in countries like China.  You can read the entire 225 page report here.

Get an email with the subject  “Greetings from Japan”  if so Read this now!

The email should say “Greedy from Japan”, cause its just another 419 scam, here is a copy:
I am sorry to encroach into your privacy in this manner, I found yourlisted in the Trade Centre Chambers of Commerce directory here in Japan, I find it pleasurable to offer you my partnership in business, I only prayat this time that your address is still valid. I want to solicit your attention to receive money on my behalf. The purpose of my contacting you is because my status would not permit me to do this alone.
When you reply this message, I will send you the full details and more information about myself and the funds. If interested, please reply through
my alternate Email: tomosandnori2020@9.cn
Mr. Tomo Sand Nori
(Head of Account Dept,Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank,
Tokyo, Japan)