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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:
  • "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. )
• 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.
  • hino_motor_ltd@yahoo.com.hk

Fraud email example:

From: hinomotorltd5@comcast.net (HINO MOTOR LTD)
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 11:42:27 +0000
Subject: FROM HINO MOTOR LTD REPLY NOW

Hino Motors Ltd
1-1 Hinodai 3-chome,
Hino-shi,
Tokyo 191-8660.
http://www.hino.co.jp/j/index.html
For more imformations visit our website
http://www.hino.co.jp/j/product/index.html

I wish to intimate you with a request that would be of immense Benefit
to you. I am Mr Shoji Kondo, Representative Director, President an
Board Member of Hino Motors. Hino Motors was Founded 1910 and
Established May 1, 1942. Our Group\\\'s principal activities are to
develop,manufacture and market diesel trucks and buses, passenger cars
and pick up trucks, semi-tractors, special purpose vehicles such as
large-sized sight seeing and route buses, internal combustion engines
and spare parts.

The Group\\\'s main products are diesel trucks and buses,
special-purpose vehicles, industrial and marine diesel engines and
commissioned vehicles.The operations are carried out through following
divisions: Trucks and Buses; Consigned Production; Replacement Parts
and Other. People around the world expect more than ever of trucks and
buses.

The purpose of my contacting you is because you live outside Japan. The
reason I seek your assistance is that American and Canadian cheques
take a long time to clear here in Japan, thereby holding business down
for my associates and me.

Presently, I already have customers who are ready to remit payment to
me 8% commission will be given to you.Please to facilitate the
conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send your inquirings
with the following information.
below to: hino_motor_ltd@yahoo.com.hk

My regards to your family and associate.

Thanks
Shoji Kondo
The President of Hino Motors
Email hino_motor_ltd@yahoo.com.hk

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