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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: "adams steven" <steve_add@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:35:46 +0000
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL
FROM:ADAMS STEVEN
TEL:27-83-4799667.
ATTN:DIRECTOR/CEO
I write to introduce this important business opportunity to you
irrespective of the fact that we have not seen or known each other
before believing that it will be of immense benefit to both of us.
Let me formally introduce myself.I am Mr.ADAMS STEVEN ,The Chief Auditor
ofAfrica Development Bank (ADB) South Africa. I got your particulars
from my secretary who operates computer in my earnstly search for a
reliable individual who can assist me to make this transaction a reality
with
believe in God that you will never let me down.
There is an outstanding sum of US$95,million (ninety five million
United States Dollars) belonging to the former late [PRESIDENT SANI ABACHA
OF
NIGERIA]This money was deposited since 1993 and since 2003 nobody has
operated the said account.
After going through some old files in the records, I discovered that
the owner of this dormant account late[PRESIDENT SANI ABACHA] does no
longer exist and that if I do not remit this fund out urgently, it
would beforfeited for nothing.
I am contacting you because of the need to involve a foreigner with
foreign account and foreign beneficiary. I need your full co-operation
to make this work out fine because the management is ready toapprove
this payment to a foreigner, who has the correct information of this account
which I will provide to you. Should this interest you, kindly furnish
me with your overseas bank account details including your private phone
and fax number for easy communication. I am prepared to transfer the sum of
(US$50 Million). With my position now in the office, I can arrange for the
transfer of this fund to any foreigner reliable account which you can
provide
with assurance that this money will be intact and sefe pending my physical
arrival in your country for sharing. I will destroy all documents of
transaction immediately you receive this fund leaving no trace to any
place.
And will also use my position and influence to effect legal approvals
and onward transfer of the money to your account with appropriate
clearance forms of Ministries and Foreign Exchange Departments.
I have resolved to compensate you by offering a brokerage commission of
20% for you and 10% set aside for general expenses during the
transaction 7O% will be for me and I guarantee that all expenses during
the transfer are subject to refund.
Most importantly, I must emphasize that this business requires theut
most confidential and trust worthiness.
We need to make an agreement that will bind us together and the same
will protect our individual interest in the near future. I will apply
for annual leave to get Visa for a trip to your country once Iconfirm your
readiness for this operation.
In recognition to your personal executive power and investment
opportunities that is bound in your country, do know that I have in
mind to establish a genuine business relationship with you in the nearest
future, if you will be able to help me. In order to expedite action, let me
receive your approval or reply through the above phone number
Please accept my compliments, as I await for your kind response.
Thanks
Best regards
MR ADAMS STEVEN
FROM:ADAMS STEVEN
TEL:27-83-4799667.
ATTN:DIRECTOR/CEO
I write to introduce this important business opportunity to you
irrespective of the fact that we have not seen or known each other
before believing that it will be of immense benefit to both of us.
Let me formally introduce myself.I am Mr.ADAMS STEVEN ,The Chief Auditor
ofAfrica Development Bank (ADB) South Africa. I got your particulars
from my secretary who operates computer in my earnstly search for a
reliable individual who can assist me to make this transaction a reality
with
believe in God that you will never let me down.
There is an outstanding sum of US$95,million (ninety five million
United States Dollars) belonging to the former late [PRESIDENT SANI ABACHA
OF
NIGERIA]This money was deposited since 1993 and since 2003 nobody has
operated the said account.
After going through some old files in the records, I discovered that
the owner of this dormant account late[PRESIDENT SANI ABACHA] does no
longer exist and that if I do not remit this fund out urgently, it
would beforfeited for nothing.
I am contacting you because of the need to involve a foreigner with
foreign account and foreign beneficiary. I need your full co-operation
to make this work out fine because the management is ready toapprove
this payment to a foreigner, who has the correct information of this account
which I will provide to you. Should this interest you, kindly furnish
me with your overseas bank account details including your private phone
and fax number for easy communication. I am prepared to transfer the sum of
(US$50 Million). With my position now in the office, I can arrange for the
transfer of this fund to any foreigner reliable account which you can
provide
with assurance that this money will be intact and sefe pending my physical
arrival in your country for sharing. I will destroy all documents of
transaction immediately you receive this fund leaving no trace to any
place.
And will also use my position and influence to effect legal approvals
and onward transfer of the money to your account with appropriate
clearance forms of Ministries and Foreign Exchange Departments.
I have resolved to compensate you by offering a brokerage commission of
20% for you and 10% set aside for general expenses during the
transaction 7O% will be for me and I guarantee that all expenses during
the transfer are subject to refund.
Most importantly, I must emphasize that this business requires theut
most confidential and trust worthiness.
We need to make an agreement that will bind us together and the same
will protect our individual interest in the near future. I will apply
for annual leave to get Visa for a trip to your country once Iconfirm your
readiness for this operation.
In recognition to your personal executive power and investment
opportunities that is bound in your country, do know that I have in
mind to establish a genuine business relationship with you in the nearest
future, if you will be able to help me. In order to expedite action, let me
receive your approval or reply through the above phone number
Please accept my compliments, as I await for your kind response.
Thanks
Best regards
MR ADAMS STEVEN
_________________________________________________________________
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