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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: papa demba gaye <papa_demba_1940@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 19:50:31 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: I NEED YOUR CO-OPERATION .
Hello Dear .
I would like to apply through this letter for your express co-operation and=
to secure in your position an opportunity to invest and do joint business =
with you in your country . I am looking forward to your urgent and positive=
response for us to discuss details.
Sincerely your's
Papa.
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