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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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• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • joungdavis@myway.com
  • joungdavis2000@excite.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: it is a deal <joungdavis2000@excite.com>
Reply-To: oungdavis2000@excite.com
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:06:37 +0200
Subject: it is a deal


From:Mr.joung davis
Investment Broker

Dear Sir/Madan,
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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.

I request your Trust to jointly invest and solicit an Honorable partnership
to assist us invest and manage the funds in long term profitable business
ventures.Please let me know what your response will be to this offer, to
receive investment funds in cash or cash/bank account.
The amounts is Eighteen Million, Five hundred Thousand United States
Dollars,you will assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in cash
or your designated liable bank or personal claim .

Invest and manage the funds. Advise on lucrative areas for investment with
good turn-over profit 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.

The transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 15% 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.

Your swift response will be appreciated through this email account below joungdavis@myway.com or joungdavis2000@excite.com

Sincerely.
Mr joung davis

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