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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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• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: millenium security & finance co-operation <stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:35:44 +0100 (BST)
Subject: RE


Hello Robert Ised,

I have heard from the diplomats again,and the diplomats told me that they have not been able to call you because they are still undergoing some protocols at the airport to clear the consignment out of the airport.Meanwhile they are also trying to get a phone which you will be able to reach them through.I will give you their phone number as soon as they get back to me with their phone number over there.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).















Pastor Robert Ised <pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote:Where are the diplomats? I am in and out of my office all day as usual and cannot guarantee to be by the phone. They should make there way here as swiftly as possible!

Pastor Robert Ised

On 8/18/06, millenium security & finance co-operation <stegesmith_delivery_director@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Hello Robert Ised,

The diplomats called me today to inform me that,they have arrived the United State of America,and they will call you today,so you can know what is going on.You should be close to your phone today to attend to the diplomats call because the diplomats will call you and let you know where they are.

Also let me know what is going on as soon as the diplomats call you.

Best regards,
Stege Smith.
(DELIVERY DIRECTOR).














Pastor Robert Ised <pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote: I anticipate their arrival

Pastor Robert Ised

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