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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: salas johnson <w_unionmaster@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:20:09 +0100 (BST)
Subject: UNGENT REPLY
Dear Sir
The conclusion of the telecon we had today remainsn
The moneywill be available in the early hours of tomorrow
Attached are the details, on her behalf
I request that you transfer the total sum of $45m to my Dutch account as stipulated
Yours Truly
Paula
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