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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: "WILLIAMS SMITH ." <williamssmithws@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 04:06:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: They Transaction Legal
Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME,
I advice you to go ahead with this transaction because it is legal and you will gain alot when the transaction will be concluded.
In conclusion,make sure you contibute as much as you can so that nothing will delay the transaction.
Getback to be immediately.
You can now reach me with this present email am writing to you,ok.
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