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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: "Kama Diouf" <kamadiouf@mynet.com> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 08:33:34 +0100
Subject: Your Reply
Attn:
It is my wish to inform you about my interest of investment/
Partnership
MY names are Kama Diouf.I am from Republic of Sudan, presently, am
Residing in Accra Ghana West Africa; my father was one of the chief
Executive officer of mines and Natural Resources co-operation of Republic of Sudan and he was killed during the war. During his tenure, he accumulated.
Twelve million, five hundred united state dollars {12,500,000} USD.He
Horribly move it to a security company in Accra Ghana and being the next of
Kin all the documents regarding the deposit was handed over to me by
Father before his death. Presently my mother and I are staying in Accra
Ghana as refugees, and it will be unwise to take such enormous amount
Myself to the bank due to my present condition. It therefore becomes
Apparent to move this funds and gold outside Accra - Ghana to your country
For investment purpose.
These goods were deposited in the security company as family valuables,
For security reasons. I am soliciting for your assistance as to come
Down to Accra-Ghana for the administration as to clear this funds and the Gold from the security company and arrange to transfer it to any bank of your choice in your country. I will prepare the change of beneficiary from my family to your name when you let me know of your interest in this transaction. As soon as this transaction is completed you are expected to send me and my mother an invitation letter for us to meet with you in your country. My mother and I have arranged to offer you 20% of these total funds for your logistics supports. If this percentage is not Okay by you we can as well discuss it. Please I want this transaction to be treated with utmost secrecy and confidentiality. Your prompt response
Will be appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Kama Diouf
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