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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: "j40williams" <j40williams@terra.com.mx>
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 06:33:50 -0600
Subject:
Dear,
I am Jerry Williams . Nationality sierra leone. I am 23 years old, a student. I lost my father years back. He died druring the political crisis in my country. My late father was one of the directors under tijan kabbah government.
My mother is aged she is 62 years now an old woman. We are leaving in cote d'ivoire since past six month. It is my desire to write from my heart hoping that you will not betray us. My father diverted some huge some of money which he deposited with a bank in this country when he was alife,in fact in a brife i introdution. All the information will be given to you when i hear from you.
This money totaling us$ 25,000,000.00 million dollar. Now we are seeking for a trusted person who will receive this money into his/her account for onward investment.We have decieded to give you 10% of the total sum for your kind assistance.It is inheritace and last hope. Show your interest and we proceed on the next step of action.
Thanks and God bless you.
Jerry Williams
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