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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Mark Sipho" <marksipho@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 03:57:04 -0800
Subject: Transaction Modalities Ms. Rilla Eber
Dear Ms. Rilla Eber,
Thank you very much for your response to my proposal. I know you will be
very surprised to receive this invitation to carry out this transaction with
me since you do not know me personally. But, l believe that a journey for a
1000 miles starts with one step. I would like you to promise me that you
will never disappoint me when we have successfully transferred these funds
into your nominated account. I believe this marks the beginning of a good
business relationship, mutual trust and sincerity, as you know that without
us been sincere to each other we will not achieve our goal.
The name of my client is Mr. Edward B. Slim. Who died on Monday 31st July
1990.with his entire family, and do not have any surviving children.
I would like you to say to the bank when they ask you of your relationship
with Mr. Edward B. Slim that he was your cousin from your maternal side, and
that you had been very close when he was alive. As far as the South Africa
is concerned, any owner of property or any kind of investment has the right
to will the property to any person that he pleases, more so based on your
relationship with him as cousins it is quite appropriate for him to name you
as the next of kin in the event of death.
Your participation in this transaction is 100% risk free. You do not also
have any problem with the legality of this transaction since I have taken
care of that, since no other person than me knows about the existence of
these funds.
For records, l am a banker residing in Johannesburg, South Africa. l am 48
years old and happily married, and blessed with two children. Please, could
you tell me a little about yourself. Your marital status, your age, your
line of business, and possible investment plans you have for this money. You
are expected to come to South Africa for us to initiate this
transaction. In a situation where you cannot be able to come.
l will have to forward your details to the bank as soon as you furnish it
to me and they will be contacting you soon regarding this matter.
Please, be confident and l will guide you on how we can successfully claim
this money, kindly find an investment agreement which you have to sign and
scanned back thanks.
Be aware to furnish me with the following details.
1, Name in full
2, Residential Address
3, Tel/fax numbers
4, Occupation
5, Sex
6, Country
Please call me as soon as you receive this mail on +27 73 5136063
Thanks and Best regards,
Mr. Mark Sipho.
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