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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: "mark alahur" <abg_engineering234@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:16:17 +0100
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION

Grettings,
I am PRINCE MARK ALAHUR DARIYE, the Son to the Executive Governor of
Plateau State(NIGERIA)seek the co-operation of an honest and trustworthy
fellow who will be of immense importance to me in this projected business
and who at the same time stands to benefit mutualy from the said project.

Well,i want to inform you that Certain amount of money was
mapped out by my Father Mr JOSHUA DARIYE,The Executive
Governor of The Mentioned State in Nigeria.These money was mapped out for
the Rural Electrification project in some towns in my State,However,due to
unforseen crises,a state of
emergence was declared In the state ,hence for his(my
father)being suspended.The amount stands at $29.7millionUS
dollars which has been deposited with a security Company in
Europe for the safe keeping though the company is not aware of the content
of the deposit.I deposited it as PERSONAL
EFFECT through the aid of a DIPLOMAT.

Now as my Father has been restricted from traveling outside the country and
at the same time being monitored thus,He could not operate any International
business and Foreign bank account and dont want to involve any body here
becouse he dont trust any body here,this necessitates my contacting you to
negotiate for the safeguarding and investing of the said amount with you for
the establishment of a Worthwhile and profitable business over there based
on your own recommendation.I have decided to trust And repose my confidence
in you for this business and investment proposition as a result of the
growing business in
your country.

At the same time,I demand that this proposal should be treated with utmost
secrecy with respect to my position too here in Nigeria,and the problem
sorrounding my fathers office now.

You stand to gain 30% of the total sum when it's finally and
successfully secured in your account.Please note that 5% out of the money
will be for any expenses that may occur in the
maturity of the business,you stand the chance of being one of the Directors
of the project/investment.
You are therefore required to send me a reply immediately you receive this
mail enclossing your particullars via my e-mail address.
So you are required to furnish me with your telephone number
and fax numbers for better communication and also assure me that you are not
going to betray me when this money gets into your account or gets to you as
the orrigin of this fund is no longer a secrete to you.

I anticipate your prompt reply.
yours faithfully,

PRINCE MARK ALAAHUR DARIYE
TELEX AND COMMUNICATION OPERATION
UNION BANK OF NIGERIA

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