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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: "lilian zuma" <lilian_zuma@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:47:44 -0500
Subject: Urgent business assistance
From: Mrs. Lilian Zuma
Fax: +27-11-507-6032
E-mail: lilian_zuma@hotmail.com
Attn: Managing director/C.E.O
Dear sir,
How are you today? i hope all is well with you.
I do understand the concern this letter will bring to you for the fact that
it comes from someone strange to you. But be rest assured for it come with
good intentions. How ever, as I was going on research,looking for
responsible and trustworthy someone who can help and assist me in this
business/transferring some fund out from South Africa into his personal or
company account overseas.
I am Mrs. Lilian Zuma the wife of late Mr. Andrew Zuma from Zimbabwe. My
husband was among the rich black farmers murdered in cold blood in Zimbabwe
by war veterans of President ROBERT MUGABE. However, the number of farmers
killed in Zimbabwe over the new land act introduced by
president do not give any concern.
My main aim of contacting you is to assist me in transferring the sum of
$12,000,000 (Twelve million US Dollars )Into your nominated oversea
account, this money was given to my husband by president Mugabe when they
were still in good terms for investment purposes. My husband deposited this
money in a security company in Johannesburg here in South Africa as if he
foresaw the looming blow of his death. My late husband deposited the said
funds as family treasure in order to avoid seizure since South Africa, have
almost the same land laws with Zimbabwe presently.
I am residing in South Africa with my son as asylum seekers, based on our
present status we are deprived of some financial rights of banking
activities. Moreover, this money is the only thing my late husband left for
us as such the entire life of my family depends on this money coupled with
the responsibilities rested on me, I will be willing to go into partnership
on any lucrative business you will suggest in your country.
Out of my own good wile, I have decided to give you 30% of the total money,
70% will be for me and my family, which will also be invested in your
country for the future investment of my family. I will like you to contact
me, via the above fax in case my proposals arouses your interest or if not,
please do keep it confidential. I hope to hear from you as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Lilian Zuma
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