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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: mikeaigbogun@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 11:54:05 +0100
Subject: URGENT RESPONCE/INVESTMENT
BARRISTER MIKE AIGBOGUN & Associate
Palm grove House, 1 Shaam Ave,
I lupeju Lagos State.
Dear sir/madam,
I am barrister MOHAMMED MUSA A solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney
to Mr. Larry Alicia, a national of your country, who used to work with shell
development company in Nigeria and as well a one time secret agent in transfering
of money overseas for the Late head of state of Nigeria {Late Gen.SANI
ABACHA}.
Before his death On the 21st of April 1999 [ my client, his wife And their
three children were involved in a car accident along shagam express road
in which all occupants of the motor died}.
My client{MR.LARRY}deposited as family belongings in a CONSIGNMENT {ie jewelries}
the sum of $25m in a finance company here in Nigeria for himself, with the
hope of transferring it to his country as soon as he is on leave.
Since his death I have made several enquiries to your embassy to locate
any of my clients extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace his last name
over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted
you. I contacted you to assist in repartrating the money and property left
behind by my client before they get confisicated or declared unserviceable
by the Finance Company where this huge deposits were lodged.
Particularly, This Securities & Finance company where the deceased had an
account valued at about [25million dollars ] has issued me a notice to
provide the next of kin or have the account confisicated within the next
ten official working days.
Since i have been unsuccesfull in locating the the relatives for over 3
years now i seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the
deceased since you have the same last name so that the proceeds of this
account valued at 25million dollars can be paid to you and then you and
me can share the money. 60% to me and 30% to you and 10% for any expenses
which may be incurred in the course of this transaction.
I have the all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any
claim we may make.
All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us see this deal through.I
guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that
will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please get in touch with me by my alternative Email above (to enable us
discuss further, kindly forward your Address,private telephone and fax
number.
Best regards,
Barr. MIKE AIGBOGUN & Associate.
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