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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Pett Lee" <pettlee@iwon.com>
Reply-To: pettlee11@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2007 04:35:05 -0500 (EST)
Subject: From Mr. Pett Lee
From Mr. Pett LeeI need your services in a confidential matter regarding consignment out of a family beneficiary deposit. This requires a private arrangement. You will receive these funds under legal claims; all legal documents will be carefully worked out to ensure a risk free transfer. I am willing to pay a generous management fee as well as appreciation as soon as this transaction is sponsored and completed by you.I have all the details. All correspondences will be via email, for now. The funds in question are quite large. I will expect a straight answer from you. Yes or no. If yes, Kindly furnish me with your personal information which must include your direct cell phone and fax number, your address and company name, then lets work out the modalities .E-mail me at my private email address for urgent attention { pettlee11@yahoo.com.hk } as soon as you receive this proposal to enable me acknowledge the receipt of your email and inform you of what you need to do.God bless
you.Mr. Pett lee
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