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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: dicksoneluma@hotmail.co.uk
Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 15:20:24 -0800
Subject: URGENT REPLY NEEDED
FROM:MR. DICKSON ELUMA.
TEL: +27-83-894-6787
FAX: +0044-7092865719
Please, reply to this alternative e-mail address
E-mail:dicksoneluma1@hotmail.co.uk
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
ATTN: THE PRESIDENT/CEO.
You may be surprise to receive this letter from me since you do not know me
personally, but for the purpose of introduction. I am DICKSON ELUMA the son of
MR. ELUMA SOLOMON, who was recently murdered in the land dispute in Zimbabwe.
I got your contact from the South African information Exchange (S.A.I.E) here in
Johannesburg and I decided to write for assistance.
My late father was among the few black Zimbabwe rich farmers murdered in cold blood
by the agents of the ruling government of president ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged
support and sympathy for the Zimbabwean opposition party controlled by the whites.
Before his death, he had taken me to Johannesburg to deposit the sum of TWENTY
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS (US$20.5 MILLION),with the
security and finance company, as if he foresaw the looming danger in Zimbabwe.
The money was deposited in a box as consignment to the Security Company to avoid
seizure, and also to avoid much demurrage from the Security Company. This money was
earmarked for the purpose of new machinery and chemicals for arms and the
establishment of new farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.
This land problem arose when president ROBERT MUGABE introduced a new land act,
which wholly affected rich white farmers and some few blacks vehemently condemned
the "Modus Operandi" adopted by the government, that result to rampant killings and
mob actions by the war veteran and some political thugs. Precisely,more than
thirty-one (31) people have been killed.
Heads of Government from the west, especially British and United States of America
have voiced their condemnation of Mugabe?s plan. Subsequently the South Africa
Government community (S.A.D.C) has continuously supported Mugabe,s new land reform
act.
It is against this background that I and my family who are currently staying in
South Africa have decided to transfer my fathers money into a foreign accounts as
the eldest son of my father, I am saddled with the responsibilities of seeking a
genuine foreign account where this money could be transferred without the knowledge
of Government who are tactically freezing our family wealth and the South Africa
Government seem to be playing along with them.
I am faced with the dilemma of investing this amount in South Africa for fear of
seizure and encountering the same experience in future since both countries have
almost the same history. Moreso, the South Africa foreign Exchange policy does not
allow such investment since I am and asylum seeker.
As a businessman who I must entrust my future and that of my family on his/her
hands, I must let you know that this transaction is 100%risk free. Therefore,
if you accept us we are willing to offer you 25% of the total sum for your
assistance, 70% will be for my family?s investment in your country while 5% will
be used for all expenses that you might be incurred during the process of the
transaction.
If this proposal is acceptable to you, call me, but you should know that this
business is highly confidential and shall be kept within yourself.
Waiting to hear from you soonest.
Best regards
MR DICKSON ELUMA (for the family).
Please, reply to this alternative e-mail address
E-mail:dicksoneluma1@hotmail.co.uk
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