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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: "Mr John Owen" <jabe5@ldsliving.com>
Reply-To: ricgarid@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:54:16 +0100
Subject: Your Immediate Response
Your Immediate Response
Dear Beneficiary,
This is to inform you that your funds of US$15.5 Million has been approved
for immediate release to you.
For the purpose of clarification, you are advised to reconfirm your Full
Names, Direct Telephone Numbers, Physical Address with Zip Code so that
there will be no error during the release of the funds to you in your
country of residence.
Your quick response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Mr. John R. Owen.
Oversea Debt Reconciliation And Management Office
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