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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: john_ndoum700@handbag.com
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:59:31 +0200
Subject: SOLICITING FOR YOUR URGENT ASSISTANCE

CONFIDENTIAL

Sorry to bother you.This is a business proposal which I believe you might
find of interest, and also to solicit for your assistance.

My name is Mr John Ndoum , I was a high ranking officer of the
rebel group of Southern Angola ( UNITA ) which was led by the late
General Jonas Savimbi who was shot and killed in february 2002 in
a shoot out with Angolan National army.

At the time of the death of our General , I was planning on how i will travel
to Europe, to purchase military hardware for our army on his behalf ,
because peace talks with the government had broken down and a major offensive
by government troops was predicted.
Unfortunately before I could travel to Europe for the purchase of this military
hardware, the news of his death was announced.

I was suddenly left with the sum of US$ 26,000,000.00 (Twenty six million
United States dollars). I immediately deposited the money with a safe deposits
with foreign (security firm) in my country and declared it as a consignment
containing valuable items, belonging to my foreign affiliate, I did that
purely on the bases of my position in the Army then.

This proposal is to inform you that I want to transfer this money out from
my country, into your personal or company bank acount, to invest it abroad,
so i am looking for trust worthy fellow/ company, who can stand as my beneficiary
and claim this fund on my behalf, which i have deposited with this security
firm as a consignment, containing some family valuables, because i cannot
do that, why still in my country,as a retired army officer.I decided to
transfer this funds now because of the fact that i am planning to move
out of my country, to settle abroad.

Please note that this transaction demands the highest degree of
trust and confidentiality between us, moreover , I can assure you that it
is risk- free in the sense that, only three people knew about this money
and the arms purchase i.e, General Savimbi, Capt.John Kowanyi and myself.
Unfortunately The two died the same day in the Government offensive.

I have also taken all proper care of all formalities regarding the safety
and risk-free of this transaction. In appreciation of your assistance ,
I have worked out the sharing ratio for this transaction as follows :

70% will be for me, which you will help me under your guide, to invest
in your country under your close supervision and direction, 25% for your
efforts ( help and assistance), and shall set aside 5% for any upfront
expenses we might incure in the course of this transaction.

Now the civil war is over, a permanent peace treaty has been signed and
the country is united. A general amnesty has been offered to all the freedom
fighters.

The money cannot be traced to me, and I believe now is the right time to
try to locate a partner with a good investment knowledge and start putting
the money into a viable investment venture to secure a good future for my
children.

As I urgently await to hear from you, be informed that all communication
on this transaction shall be confidential. Please , if you'll like to help
me, and to earn the 25%, send your reply immediately to this my new email
address(john_ndoum@mail2noble.com).

Thanks why while i waits for your anticipated co-operation.

Best regards ,

John Ndoum.

Note: Reply to: (john_ndoum@mail2noble.com)

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