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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: "Regional Managers" <greencardexperts@oued.org>
Date: 17 Jul 2007 19:43:32 -0000
Subject: WARNING
This email account is being used by an internet scammer. You have NOT won the Green Card Lottery - to win a lottery, you must first enter. This scammer will charge you "fees" which he will then steal, and you will receive nothing. Do NOT send him any money, or any personal or financial details.
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