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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: BARRISTER ALEX BOWEN <barrister_alex111@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:33:03 +0100 (BST)
Subject: INHERITANCE UPDATE
Atten: VICTIM-FULLNAME,
Thank you for your response; this transaction is very legal and 100% risk free
Forward all the necessary information required from.
Send your direct telephone numbers to enable call you for more clarifications.
Regards.
Brr, Alex Bowen.
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