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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: lawrenceb2004@handbag.com
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 14:15:51 +0200
Subject: PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE!!!
Dear friend,
This request may seem strange, but if I may crave your
indulgence and hope that you view this proposal very seriously. My name
is LAWRENCE TAYLOR, the junior brother to mr Charles Taylor, the former
president of Liberia .due to the current situations in our country (Liberia)
we where forced to leave the country for Nigeria where we are currently
on political asylum. My brother ex. President Taylor on getting to Nigeria.Based
on these developments, the
various foreign banks Account of my Uncle is already being investigated
and that of Switzerland has already been frozen.
In view of this very unpleasant development the sum of
$45.7Million dollar has been Secretly moved to a private security vault
for safekeeping.
My Uncle Mr Charles Taylor is Presently in Nigeria for asylum,
he has confided in me with this task of seeking a very reliable and
honest person that Will receive this Fund into his/her account for the future
Survival of him and his family since he cannot presently deposit or transfer
the fund on his name or that of his family members Name due to the present
situationin our country.
He may likely Face war -crime charges as declared by the United Nations
in Respect of his alleged involvement in civil war
in Sierra-LeoneIt is in light of this present situation that made me to
come over to Europe on a different identity in search of a reliable,trustworthy
individual who would be able to assist us by providing us with an account
(A Fresh account just for the purpose of this transaction], so as to enable
us transfer the sum of $45.7Million dollar USD) into that said account.
You would also be required to buy properties, stocks I multinational companies
and also engage in other safe non-speculative investments.
In appreciation of your assistance, we have worked out
the sharing ratio for mutually beneficial transaction as follows. 75%
for us would further be best wishes from our corporation on your professed
endeavours.We in no way comply to any messages that even slightly exude
resemblance to the notoriety of the Nigerian letters of fraud that have
fleeced so many unsuspecting good meaning people throughout the western
world and elsewhere.
Think of all the sufferings such fraudulent acts have
brought upon thousands of people who now live lives of paupers! Know
tha all such attempts have now been branded and spammed internationally
so that such kinds of letters are forwarded to a police centre to be kept
on file for immediate investigation by Interpol no less. You have been braded
by our site also.Best way is lead an honest way of life from now on! Invested
in your country under your close supervision and direction, 20% for your
efforts and the balance 5% would be for all unforeseen incidental expenses
that would be incurred in pursuit of this transaction to a successful conclusion.
Please note that this transaction demands the highest degree of trust
and confidentiality between us. Moreover it is risk-free
in the sense that has taken proper care of all formalities regarding
this transaction. Endeavour to reply me immediately on my email address
above, or confidential and effective communication as am currently in the
Netherlands to see to the successful end to this transaction.
Thanking you for your anticipated co-operation.
I remain yours truly,
LAWRENCE TAYLOR.
Please reply to this e-mail address.lawrenceb200@netscape.net
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