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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: Barry Smith <barrysmith04@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 14:50:38 +0100
Subject: Contact Him Immediately.
Dear Friend,I am very happy to inform you about my success in getting those funds transferred under the cooperation of a new partner from Spain.Kindly,contact my secretary on the information below:PERSON TO CONTACT:His name is:MR ADAM AHMED SECRETARY.Email:adamah01@yahoo.itAsk him to send you the total sum of $1.5 million US dollars in a bank draft cheque,which I kept for your compensation. Now forward your contact information to him immediately:FULL NAME ....................FULL ADDRESS .................COUNTRY.......................AGE...........................OCCUPATION....................MARITAL STATUS................SEX...........................MOBIL NUMBER..................FAX NUMBER....................Best Regards,Barry Smith
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