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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: <auditorhunt@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:03:44 +0000
Subject: Compliment Of The Day.
Compliment Of The Day,
I have a Very important request that made me to contact you; I am Mr. Paul Hunt, 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. Please take out a moment of your very busy schedule today to respond back to my private email below for more details and include your private telephone number in your response.
Regards,
Mr. Paul Hunt
Snr.accounts director,offshore mortgage & services
Private e-mail: p_hunt21@yahoo.com.hk
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