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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• 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.
  • mr_donaldwilliams@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "emailcompany" <emailcompany@terra.com.mx>
Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 10:39:30 -0600
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED URGENTLY .


ARIEL PLC,
Head Office,
157 Holloway Road,
London N7 8DB.

Sir /Madam,

ARIEL PLC is one of the fastest growing software company based in the
U.K (United Kingdom).

We design computer components, and other related software products. At
Ariel we specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low
prices.

Due to our ever-increasing customer base in North America, we, at Ariel
are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium
to connect to our customers more efficiently.

If you choose to join Ariel as a representative, your basic tasks will
consist of checking emails, processing orders and receiving payments on
behalf of Ariel.

Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the
total amount.

Ariel product price range starts at $902.45. At 10% you are guaranteed
a minimum of $90+ per order. We guarantee that you can start making
money as early as in 2 weeks, and you don't need to invest your money,
just your spare time to process orders via email.

Name:Mr Donald Williams
Email:mr_donaldwilliams@yahoo.co.uk

Please contact our procurement officer which is listed above and email the following information to him in order for us to facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted.

(1)Full Names............................
(2)Phone/fax numbers...............
(3)contact addresses................
(4)State/Country.....................
(5)Company Name.................
(6)Occupation..........................

We await the requested information to enable us proceed.

Mr Nelson Govan
MANAGER (Reps)
ARIEL PLC

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