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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: "Mr Roland David" <rolanddavid_40@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:12:18 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE.
From: Mr.Roland David
Hello My Good friend,
I am the personal treasurer to Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky the Richest man in
Russia and owner of the following companies: Chairman CEO: YUKOS OIL
(Russian Largest Oil Company) Chairman CEO:Menatep SBP Bank (A well
reputable financial institution with its Branches all over the world)
would like to ask for your partnership in re-profiling funds over $100.5
Million USD. I will give the details to you in my next mail,but in summary,
All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the Above quoted Sum
and I will re-profile the funds with your name, which will enable The
European bank transfer the sum to you.
You will be paid 40% for your "management fees". If you are
interested, please do not hesitate in contacting me so that i will provide
you with further details and instructions
Finally, You can catch more of the story on This
website:
http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/11/13/51215.html
Regards
Mr.Roland David
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