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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: francism1chamber@terra.com.mx
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:04:08 +0100
Subject: Business Relationship (FROM MR FRANCIS MORE)

Dear Sir,Madam

My names are Barrister Francis More Esq,i am a solicitor at law.I am the
personal attorney to Mr Pitt Cockerham,(Chief Executive Officer) of BIOOIL
OIL SERVICING LTD,who till his untimely death was a contractor with Texaco
Nigeria in Port Harcourt,Nigeria.Whom here in after shall be referred to
as my client.

On the 30th of august 2003,my client,his wife and their two children were
involved in a car accident along Calabar/Ikot ekpene express road.All occupants
of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives.Since then I have made several
enquiries to his embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives,since
the only next of kin he left behind was his wife,who unfortunately died
in the crash too,May their souls rest in perfect peace.well this has also
proved unsuccessfull.

The INTERNATIONAL TRUST BANK,where my late client had a deposit of US$3.5
Million has issued me a notice to provide the next-of-kin or have the account
confiscated within 6 weeks.Since the only next of kin he left his money
to his wife also died in the car crash along with him and the kids, it would
be a waist for the bank to seize the money,bearing this in mind I seek your
consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased so that the proceeds
of this account valued at US$3.5Million can be paid to you by the bank and
then you and I can share the money between us on terms we shall discuss
and agree on.

I have all the necessary legal documents that we will use to backup the
claim with the bank upon my presenting you to the bank as the next of kin
of my late client which i will make available to you when and if the need
arises.all I require is your honest co-operation to enable us see this deal
through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you from any breach of the law.Please get in touch with
me immediately as I do not have much time at my disposal due to the banks
notification given to me.

Please acknowlegde the receipt of this letter through my private
email address below if you are ready to assist me:
(francismm2@yahoo.fr)

Thanking you in advance for your anticipated co-operation.

Best Regards,
Barrister Francis More Esq.


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