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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: Mrs Luchy Moore <mrsluchy@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:00:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Send Your Informations To The Bank For Your Payment
Dear Lucky Winner
This is not a scam, this is legitimate and was organised by the new
YAHOO MAIL BETA INC.For you to claim your price you have to
Send your Identification Numbers/Your Personal Information to the bank
immediately:At standardchartered_bank41@yahoo.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Full name..................
2. Country....................
3. Contact Address......
4. Telephone Number..
5. Marital Status.........
6. Occupation..............
7. Age..........................
8. Sex...........................
Mrs Luchy Moore
(Regional Claims Agent)
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