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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: <joy_ll1@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:48:22 +0900 (JST)
Subject: MISS.JOY LEON
1) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am 21 years.
(2) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover, dear I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas.
I am anxiously waiting for your reply. Please contact me through my private email god_joy1@yahoo.com
Thank you and God bless you.
My sincere regards,
Joy Leon
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