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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: "Abdul Esther" <abdulesther4@legwork.com.ng>
Reply-To: abdulesther57@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:40:02 +0800
Subject: My Dear Can I Trust You
Mrs Abdul Esther,
Demark Lout Street,
93050 Kuching,
Sarawak,Malaysia
Beloved Friend,
I am writing this mail to you with heavy tears In my eyes and great sorrow
in my heart because my Doctor told me that I will die in three months time.
Base on this development I want to will my money which is deposited in a
security company I am in search of a reliable person who will use the Money
to build charity organization for the saints and the person will take 20% of
the total sum. While 80% of the money will go to charity organization and
helpingthe orphanage. I grew up as an Orphan and i dont have anybody/family
member to take care of my wealth. The total money in question is $3.5million
dollars. I will provide you with other information's once you indicate your
willingness.
Please contact me on my personal email on abdulesther57@yahoo.com
Yours sincerely.
Mrs Abdul Esther.
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