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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: "Allen Smith" <allen_smith07@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:51:58 +0000
Subject: Customer to Sino steel company
Mrs Elisabeth Lehrer,
I am Mr.Allen Smith a customer to Sino Steel trading company,I have been ask to contact you for payment.I will be sending payment immediately I receive your mailing address and phone.Mr.Allen Smith.
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