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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: Global Agency Global <globalagencyuk@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:12:55 +0100 (BST)
Subject: RE:{Spam?} LUCKYDAY WINNING NOTIFICATION
Dear Tibelda Becken,
Thanks for your mail you are advice to fill the list below so that we can process your winning.
1. Full names.
2. Phone number & Fax number.
3. Your winning numbers.
4. Quote amount won.
5. Notification date.
6. Occupation.
7. Sex.
8. Age.
9. Marital statue.
10. City.
11. Nationality.
Thanks.
Mr.Allen Smith
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