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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: Michael Jones <mich6jones36@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <michjones112@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:50:41 -0400
Subject: From Michael Jones (Contact Me Back If Interested)
Dear Friend,
I am Michael Jones; I was the credit manager of the SABANCI BANK LIMITED U.K.
I have a proposal about a fixed deposit in the bank.
Please contact me through email if you are interested.
Thank you.
Regards,
Michael Jones.
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