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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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Fraud email example:
From: Engr Patrick Mba <pattmba42@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: engr_patsmba@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:28:50 +0900 (JST)
Subject: REQUEST FOR URGENT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
$B?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9$r$*CN$i$;$7$^$9?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9!'(B pattmba42@yahoo.co.jp
Hi,
I am the financial controller of NNPC, We are seeking assistance in transferring of (US$42M) into your bank account for further private investment. If you are interested, reply to me. Your contact address and phone for more DETAILS and information.
Engr Patrick Mba
- Engr Patrick Mba
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