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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: veragraham1@sify.com
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:26:42 +0300
Subject: URGENT REPLY
Dear Friend,
I am Mrs Vera Graham i want to know if you can help me invest my money in your country as your partner.
I have been into real estate business for many years until my recent retirement following my doctor's advice for me to avoid any form of stress because of my failing health.
please tell me, can you invest my money for me? if you agree, we shall both share the total annual profit.
If you are interested i will advice you to send to me your information as follows
1) YOUR FULL NAME
2)DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER AND CODE
Regards,
Mr Vera Graham
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