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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: "bello musa" <bellomusannpc@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:51:57 +0000
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR,
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND
NATURAL RESOURCES(MPNR)
LAGOS, NIGERIA
E-MAIL: bellomu_sa@k.ro
Dear sir/madam
May I crave your indulgence to open this business discussion by a formal
letter of this
sort. It is pertinent that a business of this magnitude should have
commenced properly
with a formal meeting of you and us to enable us know ourselves, have a fore
knowledge of
the nature of the business, discuss and acquaint ourselves with the
responsibilities and
functions of parties concerned, and appropriate shares accordingly. However,
for time
factor, confidentiality and personality of people involved here in Nigeria,
we choose this
approach for the remittance of this Twenty Million U.S. Dollars (US$20.0M).
I am Engr. Bello Musa Director, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Resources(MPNR)Lagos,and have been delegated by my colleagues to seek
the assistance of a reliable foreign company or individual,
This sum arose from a deliberate over-invoicing of contract bills of some
contracts, which were awarded by us (MPNR) during the administration
of the former military dictator late,General Sanni Abacha who died on
7th June 1998. Since then the money has been lying in our suspense
current account of MPNR with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)(our
Apex Bank). However,the current favorable political/Economical
climate in the country now presents an opportunity for this money to
be Transferred out of our country without any hitches as we hope and
believe it would be of mutual benefit to both of us.
Already, we have put in motion the complete machinery and modalities
to enhance commencement and completion of this transaction and
further actions will commence the moment we hear from you. We have
agreed that after the transfer of the money into your account, you
shall be entitled to 20% of the total sum.My two colleagues and I
shall take 70% while 10% is being mapped out for reimbursement of
minor expenses that may be incurred during the course of this
transaction. Conclusively, the nature of your business is not
particularly relevant for the success of this transaction. All we
require is your willingness to co-operate with us, and also an
assurance that our Share of the funds will be given to us when the
money arrives your account.
Most importantly, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure a
no risk situation on the side of both parties as this transaction is
expected to be through within 10 to 14 working days. Please if the
proposal is acceptable to you, contact me immediately.However if you
are not interested, kindly let us know and do not disclose the
content of this letter to any third party. Kindly include your
private Telephone and Fax numbers while replying for easy and
effective communication.
NOTE: ONLY REPLY TO THIS MY CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVATE E-MAIL ADDRESS ONLY:
bellomu_sa@k.ro
Kindly, treat as very important and strictly confidential, I honestly assure
you that this
transaction is 100% risk-free. I look forward to your response and expected
co-operation
and God bless you.
Best Regards,
Engr Bello Musa.
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