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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk
  • interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk
  • interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk

Fraud email example:

From: "Dwine Dwine" <dwine2005@dwine.org>
Reply-To: interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2005 18:02:15 +0000
Subject: Educating And Granting Of Loans




INTER GLOBAL CONSULTANT
Educating And Granting Of Loans.
Email:interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk

Dear Sir/Madam,

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr. HANS BELL , a financial
consultant with INTER GLOBAL CONSULTANT which is a reputable financial
services firm. My company most times represents the interests of very
wealthy investors. Due to the sensitivity of the position they hold in thier
society and the unstable investment environment of their country, they
evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and
developed nations where they can get good yield for their money.

I was recently approached by a Reserved Client, whom I had personally worked
with a few years ago with a proposal. What he request is an individual such
as yourself, who will be willing to receive money on his behalf abroad, and
put it to good use for a period not exceeding 6 years for a start.

The client has offered these terms: 1. 10% commission paid to me and my
foreign partner of the total funds successfully evacuated. The funds in
question are over 13.2Million USDollars.
2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a loan
without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on the money but
you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that accrued from the use
of the funds.

If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I will provide
you with all necessary information and procedures involved.
All reply should be sent to this Email:interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk
for urgent attendance.

Sincerely yours,
Mr. HANS BELL
Consultant Officer PEEC.Iinc. Belfast
Email:interglobal2@yahoo.co.uk

PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your possession and
in your country within 7days of confirmation of your capabilities.

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