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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "oko david" <davidoko2@livedoor.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 01:39:22 -0700
Subject: very urgent please
Good morning to you.
My name is David Oko, 20 years old, citizen of Sudan , now staying in Ghana
as refugee.
I saw your contact email address from Internet while searching for a
trustful person or company that will help me claim back the sum of
(US$1.2million) which my late father deposited with a bank in Ghana and also
to help me invest in any profitable business.
Through my inquiry from the regional branch manger of the bank i was told
that the money (One Million Two hundred thousand dollars) was placed in
escrow call account with my name as the beneficiary.
I have the trust that you can help me to have a better future in your
country.
I have the deposit slip regarding the money. My condition in this refugee
camp is not good and If you have accepted to help me, please just let me
know.
I am waiting to hear from you. Thanks.
David Oko
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