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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: "john brooks" <johnbrooks101@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:29 +0100
Subject: hello are you looking for part time job
Are you looking for a part time job other than babysitting? I am looking for
someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare
time. Someone who can offer me these services:
Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at Fedex(nothing
illegal).
Shop for Gifts Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby
post office at your convenience.
Let me know if you will be able to offer me any of these services.
Mr John
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