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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: National Lottery <quick.01@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <claimsofficer_uklottery2007@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 17:47:13 -0400
Subject: CLAIM YOUR WINNING PRIZE NOW !!!
Dear Winner,Your email were selected as winner.You have won the sum of £1,000,000.00GBP in cash credited to file KTU/9023118308/03. Please contact our Claims agent: Mr Ed HarrisEmail:claimsofficer_uklottery2007@yahoo.co.uk.Phone Number: +44 705 380 3549, +44 7031947949
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