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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: BRIAN OWEN <brian_owen4@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <brianowenlawchambers77@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:20:52 +0000
Subject: HELLO
Attention: Sir/ Madam, Compliments of the day. How are you and your family?
I know this email will come to you in an odd manner as you have not
received any prior communication from me before now but nevertheless,
my name is Brian Owen (QC) and I was privileged to be the Legal
Adviser/Personal attorney to my late client. Further more, I
wish to inform you that my late client died with his family in a
ghastly motor accident and in the process of review in my search I got
your contact information since you bear the same LAST NAME with my late
client. Your information was revealed to me through an
international business directory here in London; hence I contacted you
so that I can give you further briefing on my intention and how to
disburse the estate he left behind. I will most acknowledge your prompt response, as that would enable us to start something immediately. Anticipating an urgent response from you. Please contact me as stated below:- Contact Person: Brian Owen (QC) Tel: +447011149564
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