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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: larry williams <larrywilliamszaaa2@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 07:16:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT.
Dear Madras ,
Your mail was received and the content was well understood. Regarding the mail you sent to me and the question you asked, I as you claims agent, I am using this medium to re-enlighten you about this lottery promotion that this is not any form of fraud.
Please do go ahead, in furnishing me with the required information, so that I can be alerted on the mode with which you want to get your claims.
I await your urgent response.
Best regards,
Mr. Larry Williams.
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