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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: "anthony" <anthony1_smith@excite.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:29:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: URGENT
Dear Agatha,
Do you know were a western union office near you? If you dont, send me your residential address and I will help you find one.
As soon as that is done, you will go to the western union office and send the money, that is all.
Waiting to hear from you.
Your Friend
Anthony
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