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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. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: HUN SHI LEE <yingshi_globalexportscompanyltd@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:39:22 +0800 (CST)
Subject: Update from YINGSHI GLOBAL EXPORTS COMPANY LIMITED. reply early


Thank you very much for the interest shown.

Like I told you in my earlier mail, we are major exporters of raw materials from Taiwan. And we are seeking representatives in America,Canada, parts of Europe and Australia that will serve as our Foreign payment receiving officers.

No expertise or financial obligation is required of you in this contract. All we need from you is to submit the following to us;

1. Your complete names,
2. Your complete mailing address(es) not p.o box
3. Your phone contacts.

The rationale for this is not far-fetched; Most of our overseas customers prefer to pay us in cheques for goods supplied. And here in Taiwan, we have a very slow process in clearing foreign cheques and drafts.

When you are successfully accredited as our foreign payment receiving officer. you shall have the responsibilty of clearing all cheques and drafts sent in from America.

You shall get 10% of any payment that is made to us through you. Which you shall deduct immediately after clearance before transfering our balance to our account.
I hope these terms are clear enough for your understanding.

I await your further correspondence.

Sincerely,
Lee Yen

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