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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: "paul bill" <bill@drserena.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:11:04 +0000
Subject: My dear
My dear
Before I proceed,I must first Apologise for this unsolicited
mail to you.I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional
approach
to starting
a relationship but as time goes on you will realize the need for
my action.
I have interest of investing in your country as such I decided to
establish contact with you for assistanceas soon as
I am able to transfer my funds for this investment, which is
already with a security company in Europe.There are two basic
things i would want you to assist me in;
(1) Helping by traveling to europe as a front collect these funds
from
the security company in Europe.This is because of my inability to
travel
out of the country which i am taking refuge at the moment with my
wife
and
children which i will explain better to you upon the receipt of
your
acceptance.
(2)Helping me to carry out feasibility study on
areas/choice of investment you deem best for me.I
retired as financial controler and was the last
personal financial adviser to the group managing director
before his demise and have no intention of carrying
out any further investment programme in my country for
security reasons.
Enclosing your telephone and fax numbers.
my email;wll70@katamail.com
Thanks,
Yours sincerely,
Dr bill
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