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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: "Regina Smith" <kaystore@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 21:20:57 -0700
Subject: Purchasing of your mobile phones
Hello, Sir/Ms
I am interested in purchasing the above item you have for sale. I would want
you to tell me its present condition and the last price you are going to
sell it. You can also send its pics to me if you have it.
Hearing from you soonest Regards"
Regina Smith
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