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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: dr_samsonmicheal@terra.com.mx
Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 12:49:14 +0100
Subject: Research Grant/Investment

Dr. Samson Micheal

Federal Ministry of Health

53 Perry Vale, Forest Hill,

London, SE23 2NE

I am Dr. Samson Micheal of Health Information Evaluation and Research, Federal
Ministry of Health London, England. I write to solicit your assistance in
a transaction of mutual benefit.

In February 2002, a research grant of (25Million Dollars) was given to my
department to conduct a research on the effect of a local plant extracts
on Sickle Cell Disease in some African countries.

The research was perfectly carried out and it has been concluded since August
2004. Out of the total amount given to us for the research purposes; we
expended Seventeen Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (17,200,000.00)
leaving a balance of Seven Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars (7,800,000.00).
We are contacting you with a view to legally process and transfer the balance
of (7,800,000.00) to you. You would be presented as sub-supplier of the
equipment use in our research, do not be afraid as there would be legal
documents to back up the claims.

I sincerely hope that you will be of assistance to us. I therefore implore
you to treat this message with utmost confidentiality. Bear in mind, your
role in this transaction is risk free and percentage would be given to you
for your assistance.

However, after reading through this message and you feel you cannot be of
assistance for one reason or the other, I apologize for taking your time.


I await your prompt response to this message. You can also reach me on +44
704 012 0076

Thank you.

Dr. Samson Micheal

NB. Please, send your response to :dr_samsonmicheal@yahoo.co.uk

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