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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: oldmorebe@netscape.net
Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2005 07:02:24 -0800
Subject: Mutual AssistanceRequired
I am Mr. M. Morebe, Deputy Managing Director of Liquefied Natural
Gas Limited (NLNG).
I am writing you this letter with the hope that we can work together on
a mutually beneficial business that will bring gains to you and I if we
can arrive at a compromise to work together in harmony.
This profitable venture involves the some amount of money which is
presently in an account of the LNG. We need your help as a foreigner to
help transfer this money. We cannot make this transfer on our own or in
our names for the fact that we are civil servants (still in active
service). But you as a foreigner can assist us in the sense that the money to
be transferred will be paid to you as money meant for investment
purpose. The money in question is ready for transfer into an account which we
expect you to provide. We have agreed that the money will be shared
according to the ratio that will be agreed on before commencement of
business.
We will require from you:
a) Full names and mailing address of Company/ Beneficiary.
b) Contact telephone and fax numbers.
The above requirements is to initiate and faclitate the transfer of the
money. Be informed that the reason we are sending you this letter is
because we know that the only way to succeed is to seek the help of a
foreigner. Your professional status is not a matter of hindrance in this
transaction. Please, your assistance is highly solicited. We have no
doubts at all that this money will be released and transferred if we get
the necessary foreign partner to assist us in this deal.
All expenses regarding the opening of an account if not already in
existence shall be borne by you, all expenses are however reimbursable on
the conclusion of this business transaction. It is of high hope that you
will consider this request and respond positively. If you are still in
doubt after the receipt of this letter please do not hesitate to
contact and ask any question(s)that may hinder your decision on this matter.
Please an acknowledgement of the receipt of this letter will be
appreciated.
It is after the successful transfer of the funds that we can begin to
look into investment possibilities with you as a partner in a joint
venture.
While awaiting your early response, thank you in anticipation of your
most valued assistance If you think it is worth giving some thought do
let me know so that I can send you details.
In anticipation of an early reply.please respond through the email below thanks
Truly yours,
Mr. M. Morebe
Tel:+ 27 83 511 9309
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