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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: "UN"<un@un.com>
Reply-To: <united000@megamail.pt>
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:16:58 +0100
Subject: Personal Effects
This is an official notification of a consignment Marked "Personal Effects" deposited with us by a United Nations licensed diplomat JOSEPH MAXWELL from London UK. It content was said to have your fund valued at $500,000. Since then, we have been waiting for you to contact us for the delivery.
We arrange for the safekeeping of special and valuable packages and baggage in trust for reputable clients that are honest and trustworthy. Please email or fax us the following information below to enable us make the necessary delivery schedule of your consignment to your doorstep.
Proof of Identification: (Passport or driver's License__________________
Your Complete Address (Physical
Address with Zip Code): _________________
Nearest Airport ______________
Direct Telephone/ Fax Number ______________________
complete the above and send back to us as soon as possible for a possible delivery timetable.
Sincerely,
Steve Baker
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