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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: "Schrader"<customers.servicec@googlemail.com>
Reply-To: <collinsinfo66@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 23:23:12 +0800
Subject: Re:From Mr.James.Schrader Urgent
Hello: Good DayDo accept my sincere apologies if my mail does not meet your personal ethics.I am the Head of Operations in a well known Bank here in London uk.I have a business proposal in the tune of US$15.500.000 to be transferred to an offshore account with your assistance if willing.I do solicit for your assistance in effecting this transaction,I intend to give 30% of thetotal funds as compensation for your assistance,if interested I will sendyou the full transaction details on receipt of your response.You can contact me on my private and send me the following information for documentation purpose:1.Full Name2.Residential Address3.Age4.Occupation5.Direct Telephone NumbersI look forward to hearing from you.Kind Regards,Mr.James.Schrader.
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