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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
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Fraud email example:

From: kevin coleman <k_coleman_9@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <k.coleman111@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:14:23 -0600
Subject: Your urgent respond is needed


Dear Sir/Madam,

It is my warmest pleasure in drawing your attention to this confidential business proposal. Dispite the fact that we have not met or done anything before, I want to assure you that this business will definitely benefit both of us, So I pray that you give this proposal some consideration.

I am Kevin Coleman, I work with the Lloyds Tsb Bank London, England. where most leaders and prominent business tycoons bank.I have been with this bank for the past 10 years now so I am conversant with everything that goes on it. Presently, there are some fund deposited by some people for the past 8 years with nobody coming for the claims of this fund. I carried out a private investigation and found out that some of the depositors are dead and there are no traces of any member of their families.

To me this is an opportunity to make money. And this is where you will come in as next of kin to one of the fund. you will present yourself as the beneficiary/next of kin to one of the account. If you agree to do this business with me, i will provide all the relevant documents the bank will need from you to prove you right as the bank requires and all the relevant documents will be prepared in your name by a lawyer for the fund to be transferred to you.

I shall come over to meet you in your country for the sharing of the fund and other investment plans. the fund in question is 10.2 million pounds, from our records the owner of this account is Mr. Michael Morgan, from united state of America.

I am assuring you that you shall not be subjected to any form of risk, if you indicate interest. I hope to further strengthen my business relationship with you after the execution of this one. Inspite of the fact that we have not done business before, I strongly believe that for the sake of God, you will exhibit a trust worthy character when you receive these fund.

At the conclusion of this business you will receive 20% of the total amount, while 10% will be for any expenses incurred during the transaction. Please note that your ability to keep this transaction secret is very important for the sake of my job and reputation. Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Regards,

Kevin Coleman.

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