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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: "Dr. Eric Goodman" <authomatedswiftdistributorpayu@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: dreric_atmcardcentre2007@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:18:39 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED TO CLAIM YOUR FUNDS!!
$B?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9$r$*CN$i$;$7$^$9?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9!'(B authomatedswiftdistributorpayu@yahoo.co.jp
ATTN: SIR/MADAM,
It was Resolved by the Nigerian Govt that Your Inheritance/Contract Funds will be Released to you on a new Method tagged "ATM SWIFT CARD".
You are Advised to Re-confirm your Fullname,Address,Phone #,Age,Occupation and your next of kin to claim your funds.
- Dr. Eric Goodman
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