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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: "adama barry" <adam.barry1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: adambarryml@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:41:43 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT INQUIRY
*Mr Adama Barry
President Of The Association
Of Cotton Farmers Of Mali
Bamako-MALI
Good day Sir,
I am the head of Operations and President of Cotton Farmers Association Of
MALI under the control of Ministries of Agriculture in The Republique of
MALI West Africa. We are in search for an agent to assist us in the transfer
of (US$3.5M) THREE MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS), and
subsequently investment in properties and other lucrative business in your
country.
You will be required to:
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 30% of the total
sum will be offered to you. Please, quickly get back to me if you are
willing to assist.
Kindly forward your contact details to enable me give you the details on how
to proceed.
Respectfully,
Mr.Adama Barry
President Of The Association Of Cotton Farmers Of Mali*
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