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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: "Tong Timothy" <timtongt.tong@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:43:23 +0100
Subject: MR.TONG NEEDS YOUR TRANSPARENT ATTENTION!
Hello,
Please forgive me for contacting you in this manner.
I am Hong Kong citizen and i live in Hong Kong but i need a partner to represent me in North America hence am contacting you.
When you reply, i will discuss with you further on the business details.
Please,reply to t_tong_timothy@yahoo.com.hk
Thank you,
Tong.
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