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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: Ashley Baker <bnl_ashleybaker2007@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 14:41:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Lottery Claim: Confirm Receipt
Dear Winner,
To claim your prize, provide the details below so we`ll verify your claim as the user of the email account that has won this lottery.
Required Details to be provided by winners:
Name:
Address:
Sex:
Nationality:
Country of residence:
Telephone number:
Cell phone number:
After we receive the details above, we`ll contact you on how to claim your winnings which is 250, 000 Pounds.
Congratulations on behalf of the lottery board.
Regards,
Ashley Baker.
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