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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: Anthony Wheeler <anthwh823@msn.com>
Reply-To: <anthwh01@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:52:09 +0000
Subject: Hello
Partnership Request, I am Mr. Anthony Wheeler working with a Bank here in United Kingdom, i have a sensitive and confidential business request asking for your partnership in re-profiling an overdraft fund of 28.7 Million Pounds in your name as the beneficiary. This is a legitimate transaction with no risk involved if we work accordingly as planned. I and my colleagues need you to assist us in finishing this Business Project out from London. If you can be able to handle this transaction with us, please get back to us for guidelines and details for a possible business relationship. Kind Regards Mr. Anthony WheelerGeneral AuditorAbbey National PLC
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