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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: Rita Gilbert <ritagilbert_51@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:03:32 +0800 (CST)
Subject: URGENT
Dearest One,
Please send me your datas so that i can have my attorney draft out a letter of authorization in your names introducing you to the Bank as te sole beneficiary of the funds in order to discuss the terms of release with the Bank.
Rita
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