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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: british lottery <britishlotto_2006@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 16:08:46 +0100 (BST)
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT
Attn:- Mr.Adaleide Thomas
We are still waiting to recieve your personal datas to enable us commence with the processing of your winnings.You are adviced to act swiftly to avoid any delay,because we have no more time
Lawrence Henson
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