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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +27833377533 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • robngweye@sify.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • robngweye@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: robngweye@sify.com
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:45:20 -0800
Subject: Urgent Please!!

>From Mr.Robert Ngweye
Tel+27-8-333-7-753-3
Email:robngweye@sify.com.
Or robngweye@yahoo.com





Attn:Sir/Madam.



REQUEST FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE!!

It is indeed my pleasure to write you as a reliable and trusted person for this urgent assistance/Transaction. I am Mr.Robert Ngweye, a sierra Leonean from the diamond-rich district of Sierra Leone,the first son to former special adviser
of the then president Major Johnny Paul Koroma. During the war between our forces led by the Ex-Head of State, Major Johnny Koroma and the West African Allied Forces
(ECOMOG) my country relied heavily on foreign earnings generated from diamond trade. This money was personally kept by the then President, Major Johnny Paul
Koroma since our banking system had collapsed during the war.

However, as the war progressed, it became apparent that we were going to loose
the war to the superior and better armed West African Allied Forces (ECOMOG). At this point, the key officers of the
administration started making frantic efforts on how to leave Sierra Leone
safely thereby sharing the proceeds/money from this diamond trade.

Before we went on exile, he deposited the sum of $36M (Thirty-six Million United
States Dollars) in cash with a security company in the Republic of South Africa
(Johannesburg). This funds/consignment is presently deposited with this aforementioned security company for safekeeping and for investment purpose.
However the actual contents was not disclosed to (Security Group) rather disclosed as families treasures, Since his death on exile has further delegated
me to source for a reliable individual for the transfer of this funds out of
South Africa and as well building a long and lasting business relationship/partnership.

We do not want to invest here in Africa due to the volatile and sensitive status
of this region and to avoid Sierra Leone new government to know about these funds.

As an international partner we genuinely solicit that you kindly assist us to
transfer this funds to your country through your personal or company's bank
account for safekeeping pending our arrival in your country for onward investments, which we shall rely on you heavily to help us materialize. I got
your address and other details from the International Chamber of Commerce here in South
Africa.

I must stress here that there is no risks involved in this transaction since we
have mapped out a hitch free and smooth transfer plans that would be concluded
within the shortest period of time after receiving your approval. However, if
you accept to assist us, we have resolved to offer you 25% of the total amount
of these funds while 5% have be mapped out for expenses incurred on this
transaction and the remaining 70% will be for our family for investment in your
country or anywhere you suggest.

Apparently upon your response, Further discussion will commence, but do not
forget the absolute confidentiality and mutual trust involve in this transaction.Feel free to reach me on My Direct number +27(8)333-775-33 or on my above Email addresses.


Yours Sincerely,


Mr.Robert Ngweye.

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