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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Anna Bangura" <banguranna84@yahoo.co.in> (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:52:52 +0000
Subject: Greetings From Africa(CONFIDENTIAL)
Hello,
BUSINESS/PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL!!
I am offering this business opportunity to you, hoping that you will handle it with honesty and transparency. I do realise you are a stranger, yet I am willing and motivated to try you, even though we have not known each other before now…I strongly believe in the common saying that when you feel unsafe in your homeland, you have no other choice, but to take refuge among strangers in a strange land..
Well, to go straight to the point, my name is Anna Bangura and I am 26 years old female from Sierra Leone, West Africa…
I inherited certain amount of money (22 Million US dollars) from my late father who was murdered in cold blood during the rebel wars in my country…through the assistance of my family attorney, I have been able to lay claim of the funds, which was deposited in a security company in Gambia…
Now, I have made every arrangement to transfer the box of money to your country for investment purpose and if you indicate your interest, I will furnish you with details and we would map out the legal way to get things done.
With the help of my attorney, I have made an arrangement with a Diplomat to assist in the shipment of the consignment to you as a receiver and trustee in your country with a view of establishing a mutual benefiting business relationship with you.
I am definitely willing to give you in cash 30% of the total amount upon the successful conclusion of the shipment and receipt by you. I am willing to provide you with all the relevant documentation as proves of what I am telling you and where it becomes necessary, you may make arrangements to visit me in my country to see things for yourself..
Well, I will cut this mail short, but I will explain the procedure in a more detailed manner upon your approval of this proposal…But for now, I have to go and hope to hear from you soon…I will send you my photos/prove of identity and every other details as soon as you confirm your willingness and capability..
Thank you and God bless,
Anna.
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