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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: phil bradsaw <philbradsaw12@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:13:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks for your email.
Dear sir,
Thanks for your email,and i would like to enlightene you that this is a reel business transaction that i would like you to assist me with,and like i told you in my previous mail,that i have set asside a reasonable amount for you, in assisting me with the transfer of this funds to your own designated account,.Kindly assist me in sending your personal telephone number,in other for me to get in touch with you for further discussions,and for me to give you the account details,and the designated bank at which the money resides with.Do get back to me with your contact infomations,or kindly give me a call on my private telephone number below.
Best Regards,
Mr Phil Bradsaw
Tell:+44-704-011-7478.
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