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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: pj wallace <pj_wallace3000@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:44:40 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT MATTER.
Dear Rainart
I want to assure you that all is fine and well.You will have to come to London Uk next week to endorse funds into your bank account,and also have a face to face meeting with the officials in London.Everything is ok,you will sign necessary documents, and also sort out the tax issue in London.
I want to know the time and date you will arrive in London so that i can make arrangements for Hotel for you.
Please,let me know immediately.
I await your response.
Mr Peter Wallace.
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