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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: "david dube" <dube_2003@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2004 05:03:12 -0800
Subject: [SPAM?] URGENT ASSISTANCE
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
DAVID DUBE
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: 27-83-716-7476
FAX: 27-83-974-7599
ATTN: DIRECTOR / C.E.O
REQUEST FOR YOUR URGENT BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE
I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a
stranger. However, be rest assured as it comes with the best of intentions.
You must be asking how i got your contact. I got it through the South
African Information Exchange (S.A.I.E.) This is a religious non governmental
organisation that deals on issues of confidentiality. After due
consideration of your profile, I became aware and assured of your capability
to handle this transaction and my future. Thus, after my humble decision to
solicit your understanding and co-operation in this transaction, as it will
be benefit all of us involved.
My name is MR .DAVID DUBE, from Zimbabwe. I am the son of late MR PATRICK
DUBE, who was murdered in a land dispute in ZIMBABWE. I got your contact
during my search for reliable and competent foreigner to handle a
confidential financial transaction , then I decided to write you. My late
father was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold
blood by the agent of the ruling government of President ROBERT MUGABE for
his alleged support and sympathy for
Zimbabwean opposition party.
Before the death of my father, he took me to South Africa to deposit money
and the amount is Thirty Million United States Dollars (USD$30Million). With
a security and finance company, as if he knew that danger was looming in
Zimbabwe. He deposited the money as valuable consignment. The Security
Company does not know that this consignment contains cash money, except the
attorney and me. This money was earmarked for the purchase of new machinery
and chemicals for the farms and the establishment of new farms in Lesotho
and Swaziland.
This land problem arose when President R.MUGABE introduced a new land Act.
Which wholly affects the White rich farmers and some few blacks vehemently
condemned the 'MODUS OPERANDI' adopted by the government. This resulted in
rampant killing and mob actions. My family and I fled to South Africa and we
are presently living here as Asylum Seekers. The South African Law does not
allow Asylum Seekers certain financial rights including the right to open a
Bank account, hence the decision of my family to contact you and ask for
your assistance to transfer this US$30million I am faced with the dilemma of
investing this amount of money in South Africa for fear of encountering the
same experience in future since both countries have the same political
history.
Moreover, the South African monetary policy/law does not allow such
investment for people with Asylum or Refugee status. It is important for you
to know that this business is 100% risk free as such you need not to worry
about any risk. In view of the above, if you are willing to assist us, I and
my family have agreed to give you 30% of the total money, for your
assistance, while 5% will take care of all the expenses incurred during this
transaction, then the remaining 65% will be for me and my family which you
will help us to invest into any lucrative business in your country.
Finally, if you are interested in helping me out, try and contact me with
the above telephone and fax numbers indicating your interest to help
me.Remember that this is highly confidential and the success of this
business depends on how secret it is kept. Be informed that this transaction
needs utmost trust and confidentiality. Also, I would like you to furnish me
with your personal telephone, fax and mobile numbers while responding to
enable me communicate with you effectively.
Looking forward to receiving your urgent reply.
God bless you!
Best Regard,
MR. DAVID DUBE.
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