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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: "Larry Ivory" <larryivory1900@netscape.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 15:41:20 +0000
Subject: Co-op
Dear Sir,
I hope this mail meets you in good health and spirit, I am, Larry Ivory, a sierra Leonia. Presently, I live as a refugee in republic of Ireland, with my younger sister, Vera I am a victim of war and the son of late Chief Dr. Gideon Larry Ivory, The assassinated former assistant director of Sierra Leone gold and Diamond Mining Corporation.
My father was killed with other government officials during official Hours when the rebel troops stormed and raided the mining corporation Office at the heat of the crisis in my country. A few weeks later, the Rebels also invaded our residential building in which my mother and two Of our security men were killed in the compound while I was out for a Special research program and my younger sister was in school. I had a singular shock and trauma, which compelled us to flee from the
Country to republic of Ireland by the help of an army colonel, who is a Close friend of my late father, I have first degree in marketing and I would have further my education if not for the death of my parents. I have never worked to earn my living since my late parents had enough wealth for us.
I am contacting you now because of the present difficulty I am facing. Unfortunately my father's two accounts in West Africa have recently been frozen, however this did not affect the One Hundred and Ninety Million US dollars (us$ 190,000,000.00), which he deposited with a Security for safekeeping.
For now, I am having every information and document needed for the Collection of the deposit with the security company and I want you to Act as the beneficiary of the deposit for easy and smooth collection to your account abroad for investment purposes or partnership in business
God almighty will touch you with his spirit to listen to my cry for Help and answer me without delay. Since our breadwinner is no more and this is the only hope for life. You positive response will give me the greatest joy and relief. God
Bless you for your kind assistance we have agreed to offer you 15% why 5% will be set aside for expense of the total sum.
Seriously waiting for your urgent reply,
Best regard.
Larry Ivory.
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