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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: georgejones@tiscali.it
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:58:41 +0100
Subject: business cooperation/parternship

Hello Friend,

I am Rtd. Major George Jones from serrie leone .I would appreciate you
to assist my son in Amsterdam Holland.I would be glad for you to meet with
him in holland,discuss and conclude on receivership of the sum US$7.2 million
which you will advice,assist and guide him invest in lucrative business
venture in your country.
He will be coming with the above stated amount which I had already deposited
in a diplomatic security vault. I used a security vault in order not to
suspect the content of the boxes and also not to attract the attention of
the government.
As a retired Militry officier I cannot use the bank to transfer this money
out of the country to avoid trace until we secure and invest the money in
any good business venture.
Be informed that I made this money from illegal sale of diamonds when I
was in control of regions where raw diamonds are been mined and processed.
Presently there is a diplomat who will help to bring the boxes to Holland,however
he does not know the content of the boxes because he regarded those boxes
as family valuables and treasures belonging to my son.
Upon the diplomats arrival in Holland my son will take delivery of the boxes
and then arrange to meet with you.
If you are interested and willing to work with me reply this email,and please
forward to me your private telephone number to enable us talk as I wiil
use the opportunity of our discussion to give you more details.
In preparedness and appreciation to conduct this business with you,I shall
give you 20% of the total funds and 5% commission on any profit that we
might realise in the process of investing the funds.5% shall be set aside
for any eventual cost that may occur in the process of this transaction.

Please,I need your entire support and co-operation for the success of this
business venture,and also your utmost confidentiality.
Be rest assured that,this is absolutely safe with no risk involved.I do
hope my proposal is acceptable to you.
Thanking you in anticipation,while looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards

Mr George Jones
Alternative email:george100@fastermail.com


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