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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: "MR MUSA TUNRE" <musa111@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: m_usa101@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:31:29 +0100
Subject: HELLO
Dear friend,
I have a substantial capital i honourably intend to invest in your country into a very lucrative business venture of which you are to advise me and execute the said venture over there for the mutual benefits of both of us. Your able co-operation is to become my business partner in your country and create ideas on how money will be invested,properly managed and the type of investment after the money is transferred to your custody with your help and assistance.Send me your phone and address. Your Friend
MR MUSA TUNRE
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