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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: williamfundi20@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:16:42 -0800
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL


FROM: Mr. WILLIAM FUNDI
#25 WELLINGTON PARKTOWN
ST, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA.
Tele/+27-82 747 0222
E-mail:williamfundi@yahoo.co.uk (OR)
Email: williamfundi@galmail.co.za

ATTN: Managing Director / C.E.O.

I know that this letter will come to you as a surprise, irrespective of the fact that we have not seen or know each other before. Let me formally introduce myself. I am (Mr. WILLIAM FUNDI) the chief auditor of Amalgated Banks of South Africa (ABSA). I got your contact information and particulars from network Directory while searching for a reliable individual or company who can assist me to make this transaction a reality, believing that you will never let me down, I also apologize if I have infringed on your privacy.
Well there is an outstanding sum of US$16,000,000.00) Sixteen Million United State Dollars) belonging to Mr. Andreas B. Smith a foreigner and a miner in the Kruger Gold Company a geologist by profession. This fund was deposited since 1980 and since 1990 nobody has operated on this account. After going through some old files in the records, l discovered that the owner of this dormant account Mr.Andreas B. Smith does not exist anymore and that if l do not remit this fund out urgently, it would be forfeited for nothing.

I am contacting you because of the need to involve a foreigner with account and foreign beneficiary. I need your full cooperation to make this work out fine because the management is ready to approve this payment to a foreigner, who has the correct information of this account which l 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.
Meanwhile, With my position now in the office, l want to transfer this money to any foreigner's reliable account which you can provide with assurance that this money will be intact pending my physical arrival in your country for sharing. I will destroy all documents of transaction immediately we receive this money 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 also resolved to compensate you by offering a brokerage commission of 20% for transfer expenses you may incur, 5% set aside for general expenses 75% will be for me and l guarantee you that all expenses during the transfer are subject to refund. Most importantly, l must emphasize that this business requires the utmost confidentiality and trustworthiness. 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 an annual leave to get Visa for a trip to your country once l confirms the transfer to your account. In recognition to your personal executive power and investment opportunities that is bound in your country, do know that l have in mind to establish a genuine business relationship with you in the nearest future, also I have made every necessary arrangement for a successful transfer of this money into any account you will provide.

Meanwhile, you are free to ask any question you wish if there is anything that is not clear you, but I must assured you that this transaction is risk-free. Let me receive your reply through the above telephon number or my privet Email: (williamfundi@yahoo.co.uk) (OR) (williamfundi@galmail.co.za )to indicate your proper interest towards the transaction, and remember to include your current telephone and fax number for easy communications

Please accept my compliments, as l awaits your kind response.

Thanks and Best Regards.

Mr. WILLIAM FUNDI

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