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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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Fraud email example:
From: "johnson" <philipjohnson_4@myway.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:11:56 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Get back to me ASAP
Attn: VICTIMNAME ,
How are you to day? Jennifer Wilson wrote a mail to me telling me that you are the new BENEFICIARY to her will/Funds. I received your message but it not really clear. I have sent you a form for your perusal fill it and send it back ASAP.
I wait you urgent reply
Regards
Philip Johnson (Esq.)
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