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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:

• 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.
  • rayabu97@yahoo.se

Fraud email example:

From: Chris Mudu <chrismudu11@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:40:47 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Urgent Matter


Dear Sir

Good day to you. It's my pleasure to contact you with this proposal. I have a business proposal in the tune of Fund, after the successful transfer,

In line with the recent Govenment Directives to off-set of outstsnading payment ,the government of the day has put up a special off-shore payment program .I am fighting to see that your name is included in the list of contractors that will benefit from this special Govenement payment package your fund to in your Country

I will give you details of the present arrangement as soon as i conclude talks on the matter,with the Director in charge.Meanwhile,re-confirm your bank details to enable us use it to effect your payment.
Your response should be directed to this email address rayabu97@yahoo.se

Am Expecting your Urgent Respons.

Thanks,
Ray Abu



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