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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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Fraud email example:

From: "peter" <pee_db_chikeelu@handbag.com>
Reply-To: pee_stib@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:22:44 +0100
Subject: CONTACT ME ASAP

Manny Bank Nigeria. PLC
Lagos Branch
Lagos, Nigeria
Email:pee_db_chikelu01@yahoo.com

Dear friend,
I am , Mr.Peter Chikelu,Bank Manager of Manny Bank Nigeria. PLC, Lagos Branch.

Actually, I know it will come to you as a surprise because we have not met
either physically or through correspondence.I have a very urgent and confidential
business proposition for you for our overall mutual interest. On June 6th
2001,an American Oil Consultant/Contractor with the Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation, Mr. A Barton made a numbered time (fixed) deposit for twelve
Calendar months, valued at USD$9,000,000.00(nine million dollars) in my
branch. Upon maturity, I sent a routine notification to his forwarding address
but got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered
from his contract employers, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation that
(Mr. A Barton )died from an automobile accident. On further investigation
I found out that he did not leave a WILL and all attempt to trace his next
of kin were fruitless.

I therefore made further investigation and discovered that (Mr. A Barton)did
not declare any next of kin in all his official documents, including his
bank deposit paperwork.
This sum of USD$9 000,000.00 is still sitting in the Bank and the interestis
being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year, No one
will come forward to claim it.
According to Nigerian Law, at the expiration of 6 (six) years, the money
will revert to the ownership of the Nigeria Government if nobody applies
to claim the funds. Consequently, my proposal is that I will lik e you as
a foreigner to stand in as the next of kin of (Mr.A Barton) so that the
fruit of this old man labor will not get into the hands of some corrupt
government officials. This is simple;

1) I will like you to provide me immediately with your full names, address,telephone/fax
number,Bank Account #,and Bank Address so that the attorney will prepare
the necessary documents and affidavits, which will put you in place as the
next of kin.
2) We shall employ the services of two attorneys for drafting and notarization
of the WILL and obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration
in your favor for the transfer.
3) A bank account in any part of the world, which you provide, will then
facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the beneficiary/next of
kin of (Mr Barton) The money will be paid into your account for us to share
in the ratio of 55% for me and 40% for you. 5%will be map out to cover any
expenses incured during the cause of transaction.

There is no risk at all as all the paperwork for this transaction will be
done by the attorney and my position as the Branch Manager guarantees the
successful execution of this transaction. If you are interested, please
reply immediately .
Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details and relevant
documents that will help you understand. Please observe utmost confidentiality,and
rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of
us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country.
Awaiting your urgent reply through the email address below, and please save
me the anxiety of endless waiting.
God bless you.

Mr.Peter Chikelu.
Manny Bank PLC,
Lagos,Nigeria.

Email: pee_db_chikelu01@yahoo.com




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