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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: "DR. Francis Mc Lauren" <dr.francismc@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:38:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT INFORMATION
Hello Jack Hindibocks,
I received your email and glade that you got the loan. I want you to know that I shall make all necessary arrangement to be in Chicago very soon. I require you send me 4,500 dollars through Western Union Transfer to make all arrangement faster.
I want you to reply immediately and let me know when you are sending it so I can give you instructions on how to send the money to avoid mistakes.
I want you to know that as soon as I get the money, I shall make all arrangement to be in Chicago so we can conclude the Transaction.
NB:
I LOST MY PHONE SO CAN'T GET HOLD ON YOUR NUMBER AT THE MOMENT SO I WILL WANT YOU TO SEND ME YOU NUMBER AGAIN SO I CAN CALL YOU
Regards,
Mr. Martins Cole
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