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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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Fraud email example:
From: "Monaco, Kathy" <kmonaco@netstar-1.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:56:12 -0400
Subject: FUNDS TRANSFER PROPOSAL
FUNDS TRANSFER PROPOSAL,
It is understandable that you might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me but I have a lucrative business proposal of mutual interest to share with you. I got your reference in my search for someone who suits my proposed business relationship.
I am Mr.Patrick K. W. Chan Executive Director & Chief financial Officer of Hang Seng Bank Ltd. I will need you to assist me in executing a business project from Hong Kong to your country. It involves the transfer of money. Everything concerning this transaction shall be legally done without hitch. Once the funds have been successfully transferred into your account, we shall share in the ratio to be agreed by both of us. Contact me on my confidential Email address (mr.patrickkwchank001@yahoo.com.hk <mailto:mr.patrickkwchank001@yahoo.com.hk> )
I shall furnish you with more information's about this operation immediately I receive a positive response from you.
Kind Regards,
Mr.Patrick K. W. Chan
E-mail:mr.patrickkwchank001@yahoo.com.hk
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