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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: "David Jones" <djoness2005@msn.com>
Reply-To: d_d_jones23@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:43:28 +0000
Subject: Hello

Hello

Compliments.

I'm a broker who assist corporate officers especially top Government
funtionaries/officials who have funds to move/transfer to any part of
the
world.

Legally, you know that civil service code of conduct and some
government policies do not allow serving public officers to operate
offshore
accounts.They are equally constrained to maintain arbitrary local
accounts,which limits their investment propensity.

One cannot stop making money if opportunities are provided while in
service.

In this regard, one who is honest,capable and reliable is needed to
secure any amount entrusted in him/her.I assist to search for any
person
with such repute who can help to recieve the money in any country my
clients declare intention to move their funds for safety and
investment.


Right now, I have a client who wants to move the sum of SIX MILLION
DOLLARS to your country.She wants someone like you who can receive the
cash and save it until She is ready to meet with you.

She offers to give you 8% and.The money will be moved into your country
and delivered to you through the assistance of a Diplomat.If you can
receive the money and safely keep it in your custody(either invest it
or
lodge it in your bank account),get back to me promptly for details.

Only your phone numbers and current contact address are needed.

Make this information a personal property.

Yours sincerely,

David Jones.

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