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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: "Temi Lucas" <processinglink@livedoor.com>
Reply-To: execution@indiatimes.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:13:22 +0100
Subject: Re: URGENT BUSINESS
Re: URGENT BUSINESS
I am the Chief Engineer and member of the tender board Committee of the
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
I need to relate with you some urgent business matters concerning sales of
crude, transfer of funds and settlement of bills.
More information would be acknowledged, including your telephone number and
private email address. However if you would want more details; my personal
email address is: execution@indiatimes.com
Regards,
TEMI LUCAS
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