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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: Jefferson Simon <jeffersimon45@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <pastorvictor_12@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:00:26 +0100
Subject: My Dear Friend,
My Dear Friend,
I am very happy to inform you about my success in
getting that fund transferred, now I want you to
contact my Pastor on the information below.
Name: Rev. Pastor Victor.
E-mail :(pastorvictor_12@yahoo.co.uk)
Ask him to send you the total sum of $2.5 million.
US dollars in a certify bank draft, which I kept for
your compensation. Also send him your information
to prove that i sent your to him,
Your Full Name :................
Your Address :....................
Your Cell Phone :.................
Your Country And State :.....
Your Sex And Age :..............
Your Occupation :.................
Regards,
Mr. Jefferson Simon.
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