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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: MR WILSON COLLINS <wilsoncollinss@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:33:43 +0100 (BST)
Subject: ATTN: Rico Brandgen
HONDA COMPANY PROMOTION (HEADQUATERS)
Customer Service Department
An Affiliate of Honda UK.
#28 TANFIELD ROAD, CROYDON,
LONDON, ENGLAND.
TICKET NUMBER: 2752246896
SERIAL NUMBER: 652-662
BATCH NUMBER : AT-040SB06-03
ATTN: Rico Brandgen,
Once again we must not fail to congratulate you on your winnings.
To effect the processing of your winnings you are advised to fill the for bellow and send it to us for the processing of your winnings.
We await your prompt response.
Regards,
Mr. Wilson Collins (claim officer)
HONDA COMPANY PROMOTION UK.
TEL: +447011136124
Open 7days-24hrs-365days a year
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