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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: "From Dr.Macnelson Smith" <macnelsonsmith5@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: macnelson_smith1@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:03:56 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Business transfer deal Email:macnelson_smith1@yahoo.co.uk
$B?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9$r$*CN$i$;$7$^$9?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9!'(B macnelsonsmith5@yahoo.co.jp
I am Macnelson Smith of Shell Oil Company PLC. I made US$40million from crude oil deals. I need God fearing partner whom i can trust without regret to receive this funds for investment.You shall receive 30% of the total sum after the deal. Are you interested? Contact me.
- From Dr.Macnelson Smith
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