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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: "brian hays" <haysbrian@ace-finance-uk.net>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 12:33:25 +0000
Subject: ATTN:Inese
Dear inese,
I am indeed sorry for my undue leave of absene which was necesitated
by the lottery gaming board.
However i am happy to inform you that your prize winnings has been duly
released by our bank which will contact you in another twelve hours upon
receipt of your mail indicating your banking details were you want your
prize transferd to.
My sincere apologies for the inadequacies that has occured due to my
undue absence from office.
Consequently i will advice that you proceed with every instruction to ensure
a smooth transfer of your prize winnings.
Note that the my email address has changed all further correspondence should
be forwarded to this email address.
Truly Yours,
MR. BRIAN HAYS
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER
ACE FINANCE LIMITED
642 HIGH ROAD,
GREATER LONDON
E113AA,UK
FAX:+44-870-135-7986
Fax:+44-870-121-5580
Tel:+44-7040-1081-28
Email:haysbrian@ace-finance-uk.net
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