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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: Rafan Afaaq <rafan191@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: privateafaaq001@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2008 04:50:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ATTN:PRESIDENT/CEO,AS_SALAAMU ALAIKUM I NEED YOUR HELP FOR INVESTMENT.
I have a new email address!You can now email me at: rafan191@yahoo.com
- Dear Friend, I need a partner who will invest with me. I am Mr. Rafan Afaaq from the city of Baghdad in Iraq. But am right now in a hospital in West Africa suffering from cancer I got your contacts through my personal research and out of desperation. I deal on crude oil I decided to reach you through this medium. I have 6.5m British Pounds for investment purpose. I want you to receive this fund on my behalf and invest on a profitable business venture on an agreed terms. If you are interested please get back to me as soon as possible for more details. Include your private number in your response.Contact Name; Rafan Afaaq,Contact Email; rafan179@yahoo.com,Thank you Allah will help us.Rafan Afaaq.
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