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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: Richard Allen <richardallen222@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:54:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Update
Dear VICTIMNAME,
How are you today? Have you been able to send the application to the bank? If not, kindly fill the application and send to then bank.
Be informed that this is a great goal for both of us. I am giving you my word. You do not have to worry abouy trusting somebody like me.
Have a lovely weekend.
Richard Allen.
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