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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: Steve Nwachukwu <stevenwachukwu23@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <steve52278924@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:28:26 -0700
Subject: From Mr. Steve Nwachukwu
From Mr. Steve Nwachukwu
I need your services in a confidential matter regarding fund out of a family beneficiary deposit in my bank. This requires a private arrangement. You will receive these funds under legal claims; all legal documents will be carefully worked out between us to ensure a risk free transfer. I am willing to pay a generous management fee as well as appreciation as soon as this transaction is sponsored and completed by you.
I have all the details. All correspondences will be via email, for now. The funds in question are quite large. I will expect a straight answer from you. Yes or no. If yes, Kindly furnish me with your personal information which must include your direct cell phone and fax number, your address and company name, then lets work out the modalities .E-mail me at my private email address for urgent attention { steve52278924@yahoo.com.hk } as soon as you receive this proposal to enable me acknowledge the receipt of your email and inform you of whatyou need to do.
God bless you.Mr. Steve Nwachukwu
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