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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: simon lee <agentleeofflpiinfo@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:08:33 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: URGENT
Attn:Winner,
I want to give you all the assurance that your winning has every legality and authenticity covering it.You don't need to be skeptical about this.You are required to adhere to my last mail as soon as possible.
Regard,
Simon Lee.
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