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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "AIEC COMPANY PLC" <aiecplc1010@msn.com>
Reply-To: mrphilliphoward@excite.com
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:31:49 +0000
Subject: URGENT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REQUIRED
Dear Sir/Madam,
I represent ATLANTIC IMPORT & EXPORT COMPANY PLC
based in Hong Kong.Our company markets and exports Polymeric Polyol 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/Canada/
America and neighbouring islands 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 to
Mr. Phillip Howard
promptly by email:
mrphilliphoward@excite.com
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and Phone/fax numbers.
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Mrs. Jane Edward
Secretay
AIEC PLC
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