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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: "tony kumba" <t_kumba20052005@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 10:22:56 +0200
Subject: RE:BUSINESS URGENT PROPOSAL
TONY KUMBA
TEL.:- +27-73-512-6835
FAX:- +27-83-547-7221
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Sir/ Madam
With respect and humility, I am writing this letter to solicit for your
assistance; though it looks strange hence we don't know each other.
I am TONY KUMBA, a sierra Leona from the diamond rich district of Sierra
Leone. I am the first son to former special adviser of the then president
Major Johnny Paul Koroma. During the war between our forces led by the
Ex-Head of State, Major Johnny Koroma and the West African Allied Forces
(ECOMOG) my country relied heavily on foreign earnings generated from
diamond trade. This money was personally kept by the then President, Major
Johnny Paul Koroma since our banking system had collapsed during the war.
However, as the war progressed, it became apparent that we were going to
loose the war to the superior and better armed West African Allied Forces
(ECOMOG). At this point, the key officers of the administration started
making frantic efforts on how to leave Sierra Leone safely thereby sharing
the proceeds/money from this diamond trade.
Before we went on exile, he deposited the sum of $15.5,000,000.00 (Fifteen
Million five hundred thousand US Dollars) in cash with a security company in
the Republic of South Africa (Johannesburg). This funds/consignment is
presently deposited with this aforementioned security company for
safekeeping and for investment purpose. However the actual contents was not
disclosed to (Security Group) rather disclosed as families treasures, Since
his death on exile has further delegated me to source for a reliable
individual first for the claim/transfer of this funds in South Africa and as
well build a long lasting business relationship.
We do not want to invest here in Africa due to volatile and sensitive status
of this region and to avoid Sierra Leone new government not to know about
this fund.
As an international partner we genuinely solicit that you kindly assist us
to transfer this funds to your country through your personal or company's
bank account for safekeeping pending our arrival in your country for onward
investments, which we shall rely on you heavily to help us materialize. I
got your address and other details from the International Chamber of
Commerce here in South Africa.
I must stress here that there is no risks involved in this transaction since
we have mapped out a hitch free and smooth transfer plans that would be
concluded within the shortest period of time after receiving your approval.
However, if you accept to assist us, we have resolved to offer you 25% of
the total amount of this fund for your assistance while 75% for us. Our
funds will be for investment in your country or anywhere you suggest.
Apparently upon your response, Further discussion will commence as soon as I
hear from you, but do not forget the absolute confidentiality and mutual
trust entailed in this transaction. Contact me A.S.A.P on My Direct number
+27-73-512-6835 or /fax as stated above for immediate conclusion on this
transaction.
Regards,
TONY KUMBA.
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