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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
  • "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • hinohml@yahoo.com.hk

Fraud email example:

From: "HINO MOTOR LTD" <shojikondo_hinomotorltd@yahoo.com.hk>
Reply-To: hinohml@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:05:26 -0600
Subject: kindly email back

HINO MOTOR LTD

Hinodai 3-chome,

Hino-shi,

Tokyo 191-8660.

http://www.hino.co.jp/j/index.html





Dear Sir/Madam.



I wish to intimate you with a request that would be of immense Benefit to
you.I am Mr Shoji Kondo, Representative Director, President and Board
Member of Hino Motors. Hino Motors was Founded 1910 and

Established May 1, 1942. Our Group\\\'s principal activities are to
develop,manufacture and market diesel trucks and buses, passenger cars
and pick up trucks,semi-tractors, special purpose vehicles

such as large-sized sight seeing and route buses, internal combustion
engines and spare parts. The Group\\\'s main products are diesel
trucks and buses,special-purpose vehicles, industrial and marine

diesel engines and commissioned vehicles.The operations are carried
out through following divisions:Trucks and Buses; Consigned Production;
Replacement Parts and Other.People around the world expect

more than ever of trucks and buses.



Hino has adopted a global perspective in addressing needs in trucks and
buses. Ever true to the spirit of Customer First, Hino has evoked that
spirit in building operations around the world. The company\\\'s

management vision for 2010 calls for positioning HINO as a truly global
brand,and everyone in the Hino organization is working hard to achieve
that goal.The purpose of my contacting you is because you

live outside Japan. The reason I seek your assistance is that
American and Canadian cheques take a long time to clear here in Japan,
thereby holding business down for my associates and me.Presently,

I already have customers who are ready to remit payment to me, for
every payment made through you to us 8% commission will be given to
you as our representative.Please to facilitate the

conclusion of this transaction if accepted, Do send your email
below to: hinohml@yahoo.com.hk



For more imformations visit our website

http://www.hino.co.jp/j/product/index.html



NOTE: You do not have to leave your present job For no money will be require
from you. My regards to your family and associate.



Thanks



Shoji Kondo

Hino Motors Ltd.

Email:hinohml@yahoo.com.hk




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