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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Captain Williams Duke" <princeokadigbo2000@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: captwilliams@rediffmail.com
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:52:25 +0400
Subject: Business Proposal
"At moment, we are intending to ship these goods outside Iraq for safekeeping
on our behalf but due to law and restriction order, we are unable to transport
these goods to AMERICA .We hereby seek for your assistance to receive the
box in Europe or any "We are urgently seeking for your willingness to secure the below
consignments as shown in the attached photos!
"The goods were captured here in Baghdad, abandoned in one of the
Saddam Hussein's Treasure House. However, the contents of the box are
Gold Bars, Gold coins and huge amount of fund in the sealed boxes!
other place of your choice.
"We are offering you 40 per cent of the entire goods either in cash or in value.
Therefore, we will appreciate your effort to get back to us via email confirming
your interest to assist us receive the consignment.
"As soon as we receive your positive reply, we shall furnish you with further
details.
"Please, note, this issue must be handled with utmost confidentiality as to avoid
publicity!
"Yours truly. Captain williams duke.
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