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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: "MORGAN JOHNSON" <inquiry2006@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: morg.johnson2008@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 07:51:13 -0700
Subject: RE
Dear Sir/Madam
I am Morgan Johnson,financial controller exxmobil oil,here in the united
kingdon
we are soliciting for your asssitance to assist us receive the below
stipulated amount in your account oversea,the said amount emanated from over
invoice contract,though the contracted had since been paid leaving the over
invice sum in one of the security company.
Having gone through your company's profile, it is assumed that your immense
experience will be useful,hence this timely request to assist us in the
transfer of ( USD11.5 million) and subsequent investment in properties in
your country.
You will be required to send the below information via same mail box
(1) Your bank account number
(2) The name of your bank
(3) Tel/Fax/Telex.
(4) A valid identification of your's,either two pages of your international
pass port or copy of your driver's licence
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,we shall
appreciate negotiating terms as to accrued benefits of the total sum of
(USD11.5 million) will be for you. Send information such as personal
telephone/fax number
Yours faithfully,
Engr,Morgan Johnson
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