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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: "fischer desmond" <d.f6520@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:43:51 +0100
Subject: YOU WON !!!
THE UK ONLINE LOTTERY
UK OFFICE
7, West End Avenue .
Cheshire , London U.K
Dear Winner,
You have been selected as one of the winners of the UKNL online Email
lotteryYour Email address was drawn from a random selection of Two
Million Email addresses drawn from 4 continents.You have won a cash
price of £1,000000 One Million British Pounds only.To begin your
claims process, contact our delegated fiduciary Agent. Mr. fischer
desmond .You are required to contact the fiduciary agent within 48
hours on receipt of this mail.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Regards,
Mary Jones
*** Staff of UKNL and individuals below the age of 16 is prohibited by
law from participating in this draw
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