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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: paul kpne <paul_kpne300@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 08:19:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: From paul larry



Hello,My name is .paulkpne(Rtd), Retired Colonel andADC (Military Assistant) to UNITA Leader,JonasSavimbi(DECEASED); Angola's Jonas Savimbi, legendaryguerrilla leader of UNITA (the National Union for theTotal Independence of Angola), who was killed bycommunist MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation ofAngola) forces in combat Feb. 2002. please see someAngola and Diamond related websites:-http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1839000/1839252.stmhttp://www.the-idler.com/IDLER-02/3-16.htmlhttp://www.globalpolicy.org/socecon/tncs/angola.htmhttp://www.un.org/peace/africa/Diamond.htmlhttp://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/144diam.htmhttp://www.idrc.ca/reports/read_article_english.cfm?article_num=1069http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/diamond/In addition to my official job, I was also in chargeof the consolidated budget and personal finances ofthe late leader; these include Gifts, anonymousdonations from individuals and Countries;Also revenuesfrom
Crude Oil sales and Diamond/Precious Stones etc.When UNITA fortunes and conditions began todeteriorate rapidly, I took the precaution ofconverting ALL MONIES and liquid ASSETS INTO CUTDIAMONDS. The estimated Value of the Diamonds whichhave full GIA (Gemmological Institute of America)certification is USD75 million. ( calculated atcurrent average market price of USD2,500.00 percarat). Graded from GIA scale D to M ;Emerald, Heart,Marquise, Oval, Pear, Princess, Radiant and Triangle(Trillion) shapes; The Diamonds are in small caratswhich are very easy to broker…Unfortunately for me, after paul Savimbi's death, mypersonal safety and life came under threat byGovernment Security Agents, who promptly seized myInternational Passport, and froze my Bank Accounts.I eventually made away with my diamond cache worthabout USD75 million(current street value) to COTED'IVOIRE, another country in Africa where I kept it ina secret hiding place, and safe! I believe the time isnow ripe to remove the
diamonds to safety abroad, andI need your help and assistance.And I need a willinglyforeigner who will help me also in investmentpurposes!I have consequently arranged to ship out theconsignment of Diamonds through a Shipping company inABIDJAN THE CAPITAL CITY OF COTE D'IVOIRE, and I needa willing partner to “Receive”the Consignment on mybehalf. The consignment will be shipped to you as“CONSIGNEE” and you will collect the consignment on mybehalf and keep it in safe custody.At this stage, You may wish to contact a DiamondVendor in your area to purchase the diamonds…If youagree to help me, then your share will be 30% indiamonds or USD22.5 million minimum net, after thediamonds are sold. There is no risk in this venture;and because the Diamonds are fully certified, you willnot be breaking your Country’s or international law!The Consignment will arrive your end by Air cargo, andfully insured…If you are interested, please send me immediately thefollowing information:(1) Your co mplete
name(2) Your Full address ( this will be the consigneeaddress through which you will receive the Diamondcargo consignment)(3) Your Telephone and Fax numbersUpon receipt of the above information, I will arrangethe shipment of the Diamond consignment to you; andadvise you accordingly. I am looking forward to doingbusiness with you and I also appeal to you to observethe highest level of confidentiality even if youdecline to help me!Sincerely,paul kpne (Rtd)





















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