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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: Mr.Charles Gray <mrcgray41@msn.com>
Reply-To: <c_1gray@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 02:20:42 +0000
Subject: Waiting for your Respond
P O Box 10720217 Strand London WC2R 1AP My Dear, I Have a very important request that make me to contact you;I am Mr Charles Gray, I found Your profile very interesting and decided to reach you directlyto solicit your assistance and Guidelines in making a business investment andtransfer of (£12.5M GBP) to your country within the Next few days. I presentlywork as a senior Accounts Director, Offshore Mortgage & Services with NatwestBank Plc, London. But at this moment, I am constrained to issue more details about this profitableBusiness investment until I get your response by mail. Please take out a momentof your very busy Schedule today to respond back if you are interested; pleasesend your direct telephone numbers through this email(mr_c1gray@yahoo.co.uk)for an initial confidential communication. I wish for utmost confidentiality inhandling this transaction. Awaiting your reply,Best Regards Mr.Charles Gray
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