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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: "Mr Dominic Purcell" <dominic_purcell@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: dominic_purcell12@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:32:06 +0100
Subject: Awaiting your reply,
>From Dominic Purcell.
PO Box 10720
217 Strand
London WC2R 1AP
My Request.
I Have a very important request that make me to contact you; I am Dominic
Purcell, I found Your profile very interesting and decided to reach you
directly to solicit your assistance and Guidelines in making a business
investment and transfer of (£12.5M GBP) to your country within the Next few
days.
I presently work as a senior Accounts Director, Offshore Mortgage & Services
with Natwest Bank Plc, London. But at this moment, I am constrained to issue
more details about this profitable Business investment until I get your
response by mail. Please take out a moment of your very busy Schedule today
to respond back if you are interested; please send your direct telephone
numbers through this email (dominic_purcell12@yahoo.com.hk) for an initial
confidential communication. I wish for utmost confidentiality in handling
this transaction.
Awaiting your reply,
Dominic Purcell (MR).
Snr. Accounts Director.
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