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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: Allan Green <allan13green@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:21:57 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Reservation Enquiry


Hello,
I am Dr. Allan Green of haryana Cooperation India I
want to book reservation for
a summit organised by a christian
organisation,that

will commence on the 1st may 2006 and end on
the 18th May 2006.
Please get back to me with your rates and the total
cost for 7 delegates who will
stay for the duration of 18 days if these dates are

free and if you
can accomodate us so that we will book.
I expect your urgent response.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Allan Green



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