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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: Professor Tom James <prof_jamess001@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Proff_tommiejames001@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:16:12 +0900 (JST)
Subject: URGENT REPLY
$B?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9$r$*CN$i$;$7$^$9?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9!'(B prof_jamess001@yahoo.co.jp
Dear Payment Owner,
This is to inform you that the funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you.Please reconfirm your payment informations for onward delivery to you.Your quick response is highly appreciated.
- Professor Tom James
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