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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: "Mr.David Perkins" <mrd_per@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mrdperkins@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:47:47 +0000
Subject: KINDLY GET BACK TO ME
Mr David Perkins wrote:David Perkins. PO Box 10720 217 Strand London WC2R 1AP My Request. I Have a very important request that make me to contact you; I am Mr. David Perkins, I found Your profile very interesting and decided to reach you directly to solicit your assistance and Guidelines in making a business investment and transfer of (£12.5M GBP) to your country within the Next few days. I presently work as a senior Accounts Director, Offshore Mortgage & Services with Natwest Bank Plc, London. But at this moment, I am constrained to issue more details about this profitable Business investment until I get your response by mail. This transaction is totally free of risk and troubles as the fund is legitimate and does not originate from drug, money laundry, terrorism or any other illegal act, funds will be released to you after necessary processes have been followed. Please take out a moment of your very busy Schedule today to respond back if you are interested; please send your direct telephone numbers through this email (mrdperkins@yahoo.com.hk) for an initial confidential communication. I wish for utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction. Awaiting your reply, Mr. David PerkinsSnr. Accounts Director
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