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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: "vincent nyerere" <mr_vincentnyerere@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:09:22 +0200
Subject: REQUEST FOR FAMILY ASSISTANCE
From:Mr.VINCENT NYERERE
Johannesburg,South Africa.
E-mail:mr_vincentnyerere@hotmail.com
HUMBLE ASSISTANCE
ATT; DIRECTOR/CEO
DEAR; SIR
I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a
stranger. But rest assure asit come with best of intentions. However, your
address was courtesy of a business journal at the World trade Center in
Johannesburg. But after due consideration from your profile, I became aware
and assured of your credibility of handling this trust and my future. Thus,
after my humble decision to solicit your understanding and co-operation in
this transaction, as it will be beneficial to all of us involved.
My name is Mr Vincent Nyerere ( Jnr.) from Tanzania. I am the son of the
late President of Tanzania Julius Nyerere,who died 1999. My father used his
position then to make for himself and us some fortune.My father died after a
protracted illness.
I was studying overseas when my father died and I was forced to return for
the funeral. His attorney notified me the "WILL" prepared by my late father
in his chamber that he had used his position then to make some money, which
he brilliantly transferred and deposited it with a private Security Company
here in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.
He deposited this consignment as valuables.The security Company does not
know that this consignment contains cash money,except the attorney and
me.The amount is Thirty-Five Million United States Dollars(US$27 Million
(Twenty Seven Million United States Dollars).However, my aim of contacting
you is to help me and take this sum into your nominated account in your
country or any other part of the world. Secondly, you will also help me
look for a profitable investment overseas because I don't have knowledge of
international investments.As a result of my present situation,I won't be
able to conclude this
transaction alone.
If you are interested in helping me out, try and contact me with the current
e-mail address{stevennyerere@hotmail.com} indicating your interest to help
me. I will then furnish you with more details.I have mutually agreed to
compensate you with 25% of the total sum for your assistance, 5% for
expenses that might be incurred in the course of the transaction.
Then the remaining 70% will remain for my family and me,which you will help
us to invest in your country . Be informed that this transaction needs
utmost trust and confidentiality. Note also that the transaction attracts
no risk on your side hence all the modalities for safe, smooth andsuccessful
transaction have been arranged by me.
I am looking forward to receiving your urgent reply. God bless you.
Best regards,
Mr.VINCENT NYERERE
(FOR THE FAMILY)
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