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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: "SAMUEL JACKSON" <samjackson_0033@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:18:13 -0400
Subject: LIBERIA


Dear Sir/ Madam,

The prompting of this letter is based on my genuine Intention to
establish a mutual business relationship with you.

I got your contact on the Internet during my search for a credible
Individual who can be of immense Assistance to me.
For succinct introduction, I am Mr. Sam Jackson The Minister of
Economic Planning of Liberia under President Charles Taylor.
You must have read in the news lately of how the International
community has pressurized President Charles Taylor and his close
aides to step aside and go into exile in Nigeria due indictment
for war Crime, illicit diamond trade, and to forestall lasting
Peace in Liberia.

In line with this development, I decided to set aside some money
For safe keeping in Western Europe to take Care of my future when
we finally go into exile. Precisely, I have the sum of $75m
usd(Seventy Five Million U.S Dollars) only which is currently held by
diplomatic contact and security firm in Europe intended for Investment.

I am soliciting your assistance in taking over the Ownership of the
fund from the security company Because of the hunt by international
community to Frozen our bank accounts and confisticate our assets
All over the world.
I am willing to compensate you with a satisfactory Percentage of the
money for your cooperation and Assistance in this regard. If this
information appeals to your positive response.And do not hesitate to
contact me at either of my email address so that further details
will be unfolded to you ASAP.
Althernativly,e-mail.samjackson_10@hotmail.com

Finally, I apologize for encroaching into
your privacy with this furtunate ideal.


Yours faithfully,
Sam Jackson.

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