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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 Mrs. Marian Abacha" <eli_estrada@estradaeli.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:18:05 +0000
Subject: ATTENTION PLEASE!
DEAR FRIEND,
I got your contact address through a reliable source in my search for a
reliable and trustworthy person who will assist me in a business investment
venture in your country. I am Dr. Mrs. Marian Abacha, wife of the late
Nigerian Head of state, General Sani Abacha who died on the 8th of June 1998
while still on active service for our Country. During my husband's regime as
president of Nigerian, I currently have within my reach the sum of 30
MILLION U.S dollars cash which l intend to use for investment purposes out
side Nigeria. This money came as a result of a payback contract deal between
my husband and a Russian firm in our country's multi-billion dollar Ajaokuta
steel plant. The Russian partners returned my husband's share being the
above sum after his death. The Present civilian Government has intensified
their probe into my husband's financial resources, which has led to the
freezing of all our accounts, local and foreign, the revoking of all our
business licenses I concretely and secretly deposited this money and
declared it computer ledger cards with diplomatic security company that
transports valuable goods/consignment through diplomatic courier service to
their offshore offices.
I wish to discuss how much I will offer you if you will be willing to assist
me claim the money and invest it in your country. I want to assure you that
all modalities are put in place and it is a risk free transaction. I trust
you as a God fearing person who will not sit on my life saving fund. This
business demands absolute secrecy and confidentiality, thus all
communications for now should be through e-mail because all my phone lines
are connected to the Nigeria's telecommunication net work services.
I will furnish you with more details when I receive your positive response.
Expecting your urgent reply through the below email address:
mmxxaa1@yahoo.com
Thanks.
Best regards,
Dr Mrs. Marian Abacha
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