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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: "Mr Newton Brick" <hiep1@tsamail.co.za> (may be fake)
Reply-To: info_brick1@esales.com
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 13:47:34 +0100
Subject: URGENTLY NEEDED...
Dear friend,
I represent HAMSON IMPORT AND EXPORT PLC based in
HONG KONG. My company markets and exports Polymeric and
other products for world trade.
We are searching for representatives who can help us
establish a medium of getting to our customers in Europe
and America as well as making payments through you as our
payment officer. It is upon this note that we seek your
assistance to stand as our representative in your country.
Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of
whatever amount you clear for the company and the balance
will be paid into an account we will avail to you. Please,
to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if
accepted, do send me promptly by Email,
info_brick1@esales.com the following is needed :
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,Phone/fax numbers.
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. NEWTON BRICK,
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
HIE PLC
Tel/Fax:852-301-58761
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