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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: "Megumi-chan Hiraishi" <azuma_tsucho_company_ltd@msn.com>
Reply-To: azuma_tsucho_co_ltd@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 01:36:38 +0000
Subject: HELLO!!!

AZUMA TSUCHO CO LTD.
JAPAN.
1/8/05.

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company. I will not fail to state
that I am sorry for encroaching in your privacy. Our company was
established in 1991. Over the years we have accumulated invaluable
experience in our business and we are proud to claim we are second to none.
Our line of business includes food produce wholesale,export of fresh and
frozen produce fish and
vegetable,soy bean paste, pickles, seasoning, and many varieties of dry
foods.

Over the years we have limited countries where ourproducts are been
exported, due to the quality of our products we have sucessfully some few
customers in the America continent.

Due to the increase in demand of our products inAmerica and Canada,we have
decided to move our products fully into the continent of America.By so
doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies who can act as a
DISTRIBUTOR/RECEIVING OFFICER who will act as medium of reach between our
customers and us in their area of locality.

Note that, if finally aprroved as ourRepresentative,you are entitled to an
annual income of $24,000USD and 5% of whatever amount you receive from
customers who are making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the
company.
Our account officer in Japan will convey to you themedium which you will
use to remit any funds
received on our behalf.

If you are interested in being a RECEIVING OFFICERin the above location and
your locality, please fill
out this form below:
Azuma Tsusho Co.,Ltd. Distributor/Receiving account Form
Title please select Ms Mr Mrs Dr
First Name:.......................

Surname:..........................

Age please select 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+

Relevant Experience:............................

Company Background:.............................

Postal Address:.................................

Residential Address:............................

Phone:........................

Fax:..........................

Email:........................

Do you have an exclusive relationship with another Japan based company? YES
/NO
Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially as
we have a difference in time.

Thank you for your time.
EMAIL:azuma_tsucho_co_ltd@yahoo.com.hk

Respectfully Submitted,
Megumi-chan Hiraishi
Director
Azuma Tsusho Co.,Ltd

2-13-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 104-0061
JAPAN.


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