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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: "lizzy ben" <lizzyben_300@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 16:14:02 +0200
Subject: Investment Assistance From Mrs Lizzy Ben
MRS LIZZY BEN
NO 30 VICTORIA STREET
SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG
E-mail: family_mrslizzy1@walla.com
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Sir,
You may be surprised to receive this letter from me since you do not know me
personally. I am MRS LIZZY BEN, Wife of MR BEN DOUGLAS, who was recently
murdered in the land dispute in Zimbabwe. I got your contact here in South
Africa hence I decided to write to you. Before the death of my Husband, he
had taken me to Johannesburg South Africa to deposit the sum of US$24
Million, (Twenty Four Million United States Dollars) in one of the Private
Security Company, as if he foresees the looming danger in Zimbabwe. This
money was deposited in a box as germ stones to avoid much demurrage from the
Security Company. This amount was meant for the purchase of new machines and
establishment of a new farm in Swaziland.
This land problem came when Zimbabwean P resident MR. MUGABE introduced a
new land Act reform which wholly affected the rich white farmers and some
few black farmers. This resulted to the killing and mob action by Zimbabwean
war veterans and some lunatics in the society. In fact, a lot of people were
killed because of this land reformed Act for which my husband was one of the
victims.
It is against this back ground that, me and my two children who are
currently staying in South Africa decided to transfer my Husband's money to
a foreign country since the Law of South Africa Prohibits Refugees open any
bank account or to be involved in any financial transaction throughout the
territorial zones of South Africa.
As the only matured person that is the wife, I am saddled with the
responsibility of seeking a genuine foreign account where this money could
be transferred into without the knowledge of my government who is bent on
taking everything. All I seek for is an honest businessman, who I can
entrust my future and t hat of my family; I must also let you know that this
transaction is 100% risk free.
IF YOU ARE REALLY SERIOUS AND HAVE THE FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATIONS, ABILITY TO SET UP A NEW ACCOUNT UNDER SHORT NOTICE, EVEN AN
EMPTY ACCOUNT WITHOUT ANY MONEY IN IT PROVIDED THAT THE ACCOUNT CAN RECEIVE
MONEY IS STILL OK.
This money I intend to use for investment and growth in your country.
I have two options for you, firstly you can choose to have certain
percentage of the money for nominating your account for this transaction, or
you can go into partnership with me for the proper profitable investment of
the money in your country. Whichever, the option you want, feel free to
notify me?
I have also mapped out 5% of this money for all kinds of expenses we mighty
incurred in the process of this transaction. If you do not prefer a
partnership I am willing to give 25% of the money while the remaining 70%
will remain f or my family and me. If you are really capable and willing to
assist me, please contact me immediately with my email address with which I
have sent you this message
Finally, please treat this matter as urgent as possible; I 'm in dire need
to leave this country soonest. Thanks for your mutual co-operation. You can
contact me through my email address.
Thank you.
I expect your soonest response.
Best Regards,
MRS LIZZY BEN FAMILY
lizzyben@sify.com
+27-82-748-6759
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