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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear beloved," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • mrsrosewelshinc@yahoo.de
  • mrsrosewelsh@cooperation.net

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Rose Welsh" <contactmrsrose_3@msn.com>
Reply-To: mrsrosewelsh@cooperation.net
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:41:18 +0000
Subject: MY BELOVED FRIEND !!

From: Mrs. Rose Welsh.
17 Copse Hill, Wimbledon,
SW20 0NE, London,
United Kingdom.

My Dear Beloved,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Barnes
Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England. I am married to Dr.
Gerald Welsh who worked with British Judicial Commission in Chelsea England
for over a decade before he died on 5th of July in the year 2003. We were
married for fifteen years without a child. He died after a brief illness
that lasted for two weeks. Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth
for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society. Since his death
I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £10 Million (Ten
Million Pounds sterling) with one Finance/Bank in Europe. Presently, this
money is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not
last for the next 4 months due to a rare form of cancer of the pancreas.
Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing
person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through
divine word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for
me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to
do mighty works for the Almighty.

I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor
and destitute persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in
the universe. I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this
decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my
husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want
my husbands hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which
my late husband did not specify.
I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly
manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of
death hence

I know where I am going.I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the
Almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because
of my health, and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around
me always. I do not want them to know about this development. With God all
things are possible As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the
contact of the Finance/Security Company in Europe. I will also issue you a
letter of authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of
this fund. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a
life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must
serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your
reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein. I
will also be most glad if you can tell me a little about yourself.Hoping to
hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

You can contact me with your positive responds via Emails:
1: mrsrosewelshinc@yahoo.de
2: mrsrosewelsh@cooperation.net

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Rose. G Welsh

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