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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: Fondazion Di Vittorio ITALY <ecowaspayout_dept7@yahoo.it>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:19:49 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: ATTN: WINNER Mr Leopoldo Bieber
ATTN: WINNER Mr Leopoldo Bieber,
Thanks for your update to our office, Your e-mail actually won our donation prize through Random Selection system.
You are advised to choose from the option given to you as there will be no other requirement such as tax regarding your prize.
You are to choose or forefit your donation prize as i have sent to you previously your donation certificate.
Awaiting your response and option for delivery.
Mr Charles Gibson.
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