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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: connoraston@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:45:58 +0000
Subject: Business Proposal
Send respond to : connoraston01@hotmail.com
Partnership Request,
I am Barr. Aston Connor, The executor of late Mr. Wang Zheng ( UK business man) Will and Testament.I am contacting you for a possible business transfer worth
10.2 million US dollars ( $4.2 million USD for your time and effort).
Requested Details:
Your Name: Your Contact Address: Your occupation: Sex: Age: Telephone No: Your Current Phone number will be necessary for this effect..
Send respond to : connoraston01@hotmail.com
The allocation of our money will be as follows:41.17% ($4.2 million) to you for your part in this,55.82% ($5.694 million) for me and my partners and 3% ($306,000.) for all settlement of debts.
Regards,
Barr. Aston Connor
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