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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: sim mor <masgertday@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mail9002002@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:22:40 +0100
Subject: NEED FOR INFORMATION.
Manchester M27 5FX,United Kingdom.Tel:+447024053421Fax:+44-700-597-6296 This is to inform you that your funds of 4.5 Million pounds has beenapproved for immediate delivery to you. For the purpose of clarification,you are advised to reconfirm your FullNames,Direct Telephone Numbers,Physical Address with Zip Code so thatthere will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in yourcountry of residence. Private e-mail:smith2005@eriga.lv Yours faithfully,Mr.Smith MorganUnited Kingdom************************This is not a joke e-mail, this is regarding to life benefit. Please do take this message seriously
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