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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: "Ahmadu Hassan" <ahmaduhassan@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: ahmaduhassan@excite.com
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:33:00 +0000
Subject: compliments
Hello,
Best compliments of the day. I am from an elite family in Africa. My family
has some funds which we want to invest in your country for the protection of
my family.
We are ready to reward you handsomely if you can assist us receive the fund
in your account for investment in your country.
If you can handle this, please get back to me as soon as possible for
further
details, and for us to discuss investment plans and agreement procedure.
Kindly reply urgently with details of your business profile. Do not forget
to include your telephone contacts for easy voice communication.
Expecting your response at your earliest convenience.
Your faithfully,
Ahmadu Hassan
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