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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: Barrister Kwame Smith <kwame_smith11111@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <kwame_smith20011@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:42:03 +0000
Subject: Urgent Attention
Attention, My name is Barrister Kwame Smith,the attorney of the former president of Liberia MR CHARLES TAYLOR.I am now seeking your assistance to receive the two boxes of $30.8MUSDollars which my client has agreed to compensate you with percentage of 35% for your noble assistance 65% for me for further investments in your country. Send me your Cell-Phone and fax number with detailed address for delivery of funds.Sincerely,Barrister Kwame Smith
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