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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: Kelly Price <kellypricezz10@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:44:10 +0100
Subject: Urgent,Beneficiary needed(next of kin)
Dear Sir,I know this email will come to you in an odd manner as you have not received any prior communication from me before now.But be that as it may,my name is Mr.Kelly Price and I was priviledged to be the account officer of my deceased client who lost his life sometime ago In the process of review of the financial report by my bank,I discorvered that you share the same last names with him,hence I contacted you so that I can give you further briefing on my intention and how to disburse the estate he left behind.I will most acknowledge your prompt response as that would enable us to start something immediately.please reply via my private email:mrkellyprice@yahoo.com Sincerely,Mr.Kelly Price(Accounts Officer)
Urgent,Beneficiary needed(next of kin)
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