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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: Mark Williams <markwilliams_us@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 14:43:13 +0000
Subject: RE: Immediate Release of your funds. View attached file.
Dear Sir RE: Immediate Release of your funds. View attached file.=20
Thanks=20
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Regions Bank, FL
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