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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: Eamon Brown <e_brown01@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:51:08 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Your Reference and Batch Number
Hello
We officially acknowledged the receipt of your email message of enquiry and extend a very warm congratulation to you for your lucky prize awards.
Hence, we have satisfactorily confirmed your lottery prize awards and to enable us dispense our duties and obligations accordingly for the processing and payment of your award winning, you are obliged to provide to this office the following as set forth:
Your Reference and Batch Number As Contained In The Letter Informing You Of Your Winning.
The moment we received this information, we shall proceed immediately with your payment arrangements and forward to you a Form, for your endorsement which would enable us prepare your winning certificate TO authorize the release of your prize awards winning.
We pledge our best services at all times.
Warm Regards,
MR. Eamon Brown
Claims Agent.
Programs & Events Department
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