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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.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "lazon fernandez" <lazon101@msn.com>
Reply-To: lazon101@excite.com
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 02:43:59 +0000
Subject: REGARDS
From: MR.MICHEAL SMITH
Project Handler United Kingdom
Tel:+44 703 184 5481
Fax:+44 870 134 0983
Email:michealsmith101@myway.com
ATTN:
Your contact was gotten after searching for whom we can jointly invest Trust
in and also solicit an Honorable partnership with to assist us invest and
manage funds in long term profitable business
ventures.
I represent a client who has interest to do business relative and invest in
your country in any area related to Real Estate, Properties, Shares, Bonds,
Agriculture, Construction, Supply, or any business of your choice in order
to initiate a proper and structured relationship:
Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive
investment funds in cash or cash/bank account. You will be required to;
(1) The said fund amounts to Eighteen Million, Five hundred Thousand
United States Dollars only and you will assist in the transfer/receive of
the above amount in cash or your designated viable bank.
(2) Invest and manage the funds.
(3). Advise on lucrative areas for investment with good turn-over profit
(4). Assist us in the purchase of properties,shares,bonds or and we intend
to invest through you or your agency in the purchase of assets in your
country.
(5). The transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% of
the investment capital and extra additional percentage in every subsequent
venture under your supervision and the transaction desires absolute
confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter,and we
will require your assistance in the transfer of the Funds.
Your swift response will be appreciated with your Telephone and Cell phone
numbers to enhance communication. Your swift copy of your email should be
forwarded to my private email:michealsmith101@myway.com
Sincerely yours.
MR.MICHEAL SMITH
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