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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.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: Vicenzo Alberto <contact_vic_alberto@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:28:21 +0100 (BST)
Subject: TOP URGENT.
Dear VICTIMNAME
We will like to have these information for our files records.
1. Full names and address.
2. Nationality.
3. Age.
4. Occupation.
5. Phone.
We once again say congratulations.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Vicenzo G. Alberto
Executive Secretary.
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