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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: mvcard_claims08@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:50:48 -0000
Subject: Attention: Esteem Winner
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Master/visa Card® / Microsoft® International MEGA JACKPOT
BARCLAY BANK PLATINUM VISA CARD
BARCLAY PREMIERSHIP
MICROSOFT OFFICE, UNITED KINGDOM
DIRECTOR; Mr.Ashley Steve Jr.
Attention: Esteem Winner,
Your email address has won you a cash prize in the Master/visa Card
International Lottery.Your e-mail address was selected and confirmed by
our co-sponsor Microsoft International, through their latest Internet
software. You are therefore been approved by Master/visa Card
Int./Microsoft UK(under the UK national lottery) of the sum of £750,000.00
(SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS).In cash, Credited to Reg. No.
MCIMJ: 5148/4178, you are the sixth lucky winner of the total winners of
10, take note. You all won £750,000.00 Pounds each.
Be informed that your prize is ready for pay out. Contact the claims
administrator for further instructions and
claims. Here is the contact information:
Name: Barrister Mark Thomas
E-MAIL: mvcard_claims08@yahoo.com
Phone: +447011150221
You are to forward the following details to enable the management clear
your file for immediate payment:
Claims Requirements:
1. Full Name:.....................................
2. Address:.......................................
3. Nationality:...................................
4. Age:.......... Date of Birth:.................
5. Occupation:....................Nature of Work................
6. Phone:................Fax:.....................
7. State of Origin:...........Country:............
8. Sex:.............................................
9. Winning Email Address:
Congratulations!!
Mrs.Mercy Gray
Secretary
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