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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: a s <adam_smithcd1in@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: adamsmithaudit@myway.com
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:26:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: reply urgent
Greetings,
I am Adam Smith and i work with Guaranty Trust Bank plc.
I have a business proposal for you worth USD36 million dollars.
With a response from you confirming your interest, I'll let you
know the full details of the business.
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Mr.Adam Smith
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