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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: smith john <smithjohn11111s@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: austinraymondss@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:31:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!
I have a new email address!You can now email me at: smithjohn11111s@yahoo.com
- Dear Friend,You may receive this mail as a surprise but the real truth is that you,have been selected to be compensated with a sum of One Million Five,Hundred Dollars which will be sent by classified courier service,to you. This was made possible by a random computer chosen of your,email address as a benefactor of this programm which is a joint project,Mobile Oil Company Plc and MTN.Therefore, you are requested to contact immediately Austin Raymond this,emailaddress: austinraymondss@yahoo.com for more details on how possible,to receive your funds.Give him your full name and address, Your mobile number Your occupation,and your age.And any form of Identification.Have a nice day and Congratulation,Regards,Smith John
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