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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: "Big Brother Africa" <shadak2011@msn.com>
Reply-To: mr_shadak@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:17:47 +0000
Subject: Congratulations You Have Been Invited
Dear WinnerThe first multi-national version on the African continent of the hit reality TV programme Big Brother has been launched with housemates from all africa countries.which i belive you have watchedYou have been invited to paticpate in this year Big Brother Africa Contest which will be holding in South africa the Host Nation which you are invited to contest this year as your email Address Has won you the Right to contest this year as many viewers are competitors are sending in messages backing their contest for this year.Please Note that This email Needs Urgent Replies and you will be giving the right to apply for your visa and ticket which our agent in your conuntry will handle without stress.In your Next email you will have to add the following detailsBB Name :
Full Name :
Age :
Occupation :
Hometown :
Country :
Star Sign :
Relationship Status :
Favourite Food :
Favourite Movie/Actor :
Favourite Song/Singer :
Bad Habits :
Way to Relax :
Hero :
Phobias/Irritations :
Motto :
All This Informations will be Used to Clearify and will be Pasted On the Internet for Public View.
CongratulationsMr Mandi Kelvin
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