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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: "Mickent Chambers" <mickentchambersy2k@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:59:01 -0600
Subject: I NEED YOUR COOPERATION TO PICK THIS FUND PLEASE
Dear Friend,
Compliments of the day!
I am sorry for contacting you through this medium without a prior
notice, I had to use this means because it is an easier and more
confidential
way of people around the world. I got your contact through
an email directory and decided to contact you for assistance that
will be
beneficial to both of us at the end of the transaction
I am Barrister Micheal Kent, a Forty Eight (48) year old Solicitor at
Law in England. The nature of my services covers
individuals,corporate
bodies and institutions. I also represent Government Departements as
an External Solicitor.
I am the personal attorney of late Mr Douglas w. Stephen, who used to
work
with an indigenous company here in England.Mr.Douglas Williams who
died on
November 16, 2001 in a plane crash along with his wife (Maryln) and
James
(Son) Amanda(Daugther).
Take a look at this:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1470875.htm.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided and do some
research in the internet, to locate any member of his family. As a
lawyer
and
the personal attorney to the deceased I was told to remain in the
capital
to provide the Next-Of-Kin of my late client by the Deposit bank were
his money and documents of his properties are kept.
My proposition to you is to seek your consent to present you as the
next-of-kin and beneficiary of my late client, so that the proceeds
of
this account can be paid to you.I have contacted you to assist me in
repatriating the money and estate left behind by my client before
they
get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank where these
huge
deposits were lodged.The Bank has issued me a notice to provide the
next
of
kin or have the Account confiscated within the next ten official
working
days. Then we can share the amount on a mutually agreed-upon
percentage.
All
legal documents to back up your claim as my client's next-of-kin will
be provided.
When I receive a positive response and after proper discussion with
you, I will update you all relevant information that will facilitate
the
release of the Funds to you.All I require is your honest cooperation
to
enable
us see this transaction through. This will be executed under a
legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.An
Application will have to be filed to the Holding bank for processing
of the
release
of the funds into your nominated bank account.If this business
proposition
offends your moral values,do accept my apology,
please contact me at once to indicate your interest,By giving me your
telephone and fax number so that I too can contact you.
I wait to hear from you through my private email
box:mickentchambers@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Micheal Kent
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