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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: XANGA IRISH 50TH ANNIVESARY <xangairishfoundation@live.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:50:34 -0300
Subject: YOU HAVE WON!!!!
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You have been selected as one of the five(5)Beneficiary of
£280,000,each by Xanga Irish Foundation in line with our 50th
anniversary in charitywork all over the world.For further inquiry and
to process your cash Prize,contact our Bank secretary with the
information your:( Full Name)
(Full Address) (Phone
And(Occupation) Mr Kelvin Brooks Email
Enquiries:xangairishfoundation@live.com
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