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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: MARK DUKE <markduke1444@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <markduke_07@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:01:39 +0200
Subject: Mr.Duke Fund Manager of HSBC BANK UK seeking your assistance as the
beneficiary.
HSBC BANK International UK
ST. Helier Jersey JE1 1HS Channel Islands.
www.offshore.hsbc.com
Dear Friend,
I am MR.MARK DUKE, one of the Fund Managers of HSBC BANK International UK. Nevertheless, I discovered a dormant account in my office, as a Fund Manager with HSBC BANK International UK. It will be in my interest to transfer this fund to you as the beneficiary.Remember this is absolutely confidential, as I am seeking your assistance as the beneficiary of this unclaimed funds, since we are not allowed to operate a foreign account, Your contact phone numbers and name will be necessary for this effect, I have reposed my confidence in you and hope that you will not disappoint me.
My Regards,
Mark Duke.
Fund Manager
HSBC BANK International UK
www.offshore.hsbc.com
CELL NO: +447031835818.
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