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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: Mr Richard Kofi Addo <private_kaddo@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mrricharddk123@yahoo.ca
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:44:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Can we work together/Business
Greetings,
I have interest of investing in your counatry as well as seek your services in a private and confidential matter. I am a senior Auditor heading computing department here in our bank.
On my routine inspection I discovered a dormant domiciliary account with a Balance of ($10.850 Million USD}.I write to seek your indulgence and assistance in transferring this fund to your country through legal means.
I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank account of your choice in your country for investment. At the conclusion of this transaction, you will be given 30% of the total amount, 70% will be for me and my Bank colleagues who will help make this business a success.
Let me know if you can handle it.
Regards,
Mr. Richard Kofi Addo
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