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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: "jokohs " <jokohs_zenta@rediffmail.com>
Date: 16 Jul 2007 22:01:47 -0000
Subject: CONTACT MR MANDELA
Dear Friend,
This is to thank you for your effort.I understand that your handsweretied. Not to worry. I have succeeded,the money has been transferedintothe account provided by a newly found friend of mine in Antigua andBabuda, Tocompensate for your past assistance and commitments, I want you tocontact my secretary on the information below:Name: Mr.Mandela .E-mail: (blessing_mandela204@yahoo.fr), I have droppeda cashier cheque for 800,000 Dollar for you.I am in Antigua. with myfamily presently.I do intend to establish some business concerns here,and possibly buy some properties. Contact my secretary, Mr.Mandela, on; (blessing_mandela204@yahoo.fr)You are to forward to him your mailing address , And the following1.YOUR FULL NAME:_________________2.YOUR Country ADDRESS:____________________________3.TELEPHONE NUMBER:___________4.OCCUPATION:_________________5. SEXThen ask him to send the check to you.Take good care of your self.Regards,Barrister Jokoh Zenta (Esq).
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