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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: ATM CARD OFFICE <infoatm@noreply.com>
Reply-To: randybelly_atmdept@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:12:51 +0200
Subject: Mail Alert!!!!(ATM-822)
GOOD DAYThis is to officially inform you that(ATM Card Number;
4278763100030014) has been accredited with your favor.Your temporary
ATM number is (ATM-822). The ATM Card Value is $6.8 MILLION USD. You
are advice to contact the Financial Director(IRD, and ATM) RANDY BELLY
for further information on the release of your ATM Card :Email:
randybelly_atmdept@hotmail.comWith the following,Full Name:Delivery
Address:Age:Occupation:Phone Number:REGARDS,REV. TERRY D SMITH
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