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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: claimsdirector33@netscape.net
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:52:06 -0400
Subject: GOLDSTAR UPDATE.
Dear winner,
We are still waiting for your response to enable us start the processing of your winning and thereby forward it to the Gaming Board Authority(Netherlands) for approval.
We therefore need your data(personal information) and the mode of payment which you require for easy verification and operation.
We awaits your quick response.Once again we wish you congratulations.
Best regards,
Sara Borsch,
Secretary.
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