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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: "Dr. Musa Rasaq" <dr.musarasaq09@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 20:07:09 -0700
Subject: Your Quick Response Needed
FROM THE DESK OF : DR. MUSA
NIGERIA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
FALOMO IKOYI,
LAGOS
ATTN: SIR/MADAM,
I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committe,Federal Ministry of
Petroleum Resources,Nigeria. I am in search of an agent to assist us in
the transfer of Fifty Million and Four Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be
required to :
[1]. Assist in the Transfer of the said Sum
[2]. Advice on Lucrative areas of Investment
[3]. Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be
compensated with 20% of the total sum. Please reply to indicate your
willingness in assisting us with this email address
musarasaq@yahoo.com.mx indicating if you can assist, so that I
will give you full details about this project, please do include your direct
Telephone and Fax numbers for easier communication.
Thanks for your Anticipated Assistance.
Yours Sincerely,
DR.MUSA.
[CHAIRMAN: CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTE]
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