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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: Manager Imports/ Exports <leechang@lsinosteel.orangehome.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 04:15:39 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: CONTACT US.
SINO STEEL TRADING
COMPANY.
CHINA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I represent SINO STEEL TRADING COMPANY based in China. My
company markets and exports steel products and other products for
world trade.
We are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium
of getting to our customers in Europe, Canada and America as well as
making payments through you as our payment officer. It is upon this
note that we seek your assistance to stand as our representative in
your country.
Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever
amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an
account we will avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of
thistransaction if accepted, please do send me an email immediately to:
leeluchang_4sinosteel@yahoo.com
Please if you are interested forward to us.
Your full name.......................
Phone number.........................
Fax number...........................
And your full contact address........
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Lee Lu Chang
MANAGER EXPORTS/IMPORTS
SINO STEEL TRADING COMPANY
www.cmiec.com
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