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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: Barrister James Okori <barrjames_okori68@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:03:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Urgent
Hello,
Thanks for your mail. This is not spam nor scam as you indicated. I want you to get back to me with your direct telephone number to enable me to contact you for proper discussion.
Thanks and waiting
Barr.James
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