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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: Paul Williams <paulswilliamspaulswilliamspauls@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: pualwilliams2001@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:40:51 +0900 (JST)
Subject: URGENTLY
$B?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9$r$*CN$i$;$7$^$9?7$7$$%a!<%k%"%I%l%9!'(B paulswilliamspaulswilliamspauls@yahoo.co.jp
I am compelled to write you in respect of your fund remittance, which transfer has remained unsuccessful. Your fund is presently being held at the SECURITY COMPANY IN NEW YORK SEND UR INFOMATION (details available with me). Upon your reply, I shall give you full details of your payment
- Paul Williams
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