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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: "Henry Coleman" <henkolle14@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: talktocole2@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 23:53:27 +0000
Subject: Respond Urgently.
Dear Friend,
I know this email will come to you in an odd manner as you have not received
any prior communication from me before now.
But be that as it may, my name is Mr. Henry Coleman and I was privileged to
be the account officer of my deceased client who lost his life sometime ago.
In the process of review of the financial report by my bank, I discovered
that both of you have a similar last name, hence I contacted you so that I
can give you further briefing on my intention and how to
disburse the estate he left behind.
I will most acknowledge your prompt response as that would enable us to
start something immediately.
Sincerely,
Henry Coleman.
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