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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: john ericson <john_ericson2005@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:37:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT ASSISTANCE


From;John Ericson
Abidjan,Republic of Ivory coast

Dearest,

I wish to write you this proposal and ask your help
,this however is not mandatory nor will I in
any manner compel you to honour against your will.

I am john ericson and the only son of my
late father Mr TELFORD ERICSON. My father was a highly
reputable busnness magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who
operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his
days.

It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in
France during one of his business trips abroad year
12th.Febuary 2000.Though his sudden death was linked
or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an
uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.
But God knows the truth!


Before his death
on Febuary 12 2000 he called the secretary who
accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he
has the sum of nine million,seven hundred thousand
United State Dollars.(USD$9.700,000) left in fixed
deposit account in one of the leading banks in
Africa.


My father further told me that he deposited the
money in his
name,and finally issued a written instruction to
this
bank which he said will recognise his son john in
Claiming ownership and possession of all the
necessary but legal documents to this fund and the
bank.


I really don't know what to do.Now I want an account
overseas where I can transfer this funds. This is
because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a
result
of incessant political crisis here in Ivory
coast.The
death of my father actually brought sorrow to my
life.

Sir,I am in a sincere desire of your humble
assistance
in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be
highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your own son
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question

will be good for you after the money is in your
account?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as
possible.

Thank you so much.
My sincere

John Ericson












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