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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: Mr Joseph Koromah <mr_josephkoromah2@yahoo.ca>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:12:43 -0500 (EST)
Subject: A REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ON BUSINESS TRANSACTION
FROM:JOSEPH KOROMAH(JNR)
JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL:27-83-685-6741
FAX:27-83-974-9348
DEAR:
A REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ON BUSINESS TRANSACTION
I got your contact through the South African Trade and business Information Service through a very reliable friend of mine who introduce your capability,
personality and business addresses to me.I am Mr Joseph Koromah(JNR)the eldest son of Major Johnny Koromah, the former military head of state of Republic
of Sierra Leone.
My father was involved in the plot to overthrow the president,Tejan Ahmed Kabba.He among others was found guilty by then special Militry Tribunal.The government seized all my father`s properties and assets. When the West African peacekeeping forces (ECOMOG) arrived we escaped to South Africa where we sought for and were granted asylum in South Africa. My main purpose of contacting you is to solicit for your assistance to transfer this fund.Recently,while I was going through my father`s documents(files)I discovered that there are some amount of money which was generated from the sales of my country`s treasure which is DIAMOND amounting to US$48.5million(FOURTY EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS)which he secretly deposited with a private
security company here in South Africa in coded cash. My family has mandated me to secretly contact with a foreign partner that is reliable and trustworthy so that we can pay in this money into his account for onward transfer out South Africa. Our resolution to use a foreigner outside is due to my father`s name, which may attract attention and result in the seizure of this money. Moreover,the present civilian government of Tejan kabba has frozen all accounts overseas owned by the coup leaders.I have in my position all the documents with which the money will be easily transferred to your account overseas.My lawyer has promised to assist me to move this money as soon as we can have the necessary contact that is reliable and trustworthy.
Since I got your contact through the information servicehere, I believe that you will meet our standard and that you will not take advantage of my situation.
It may be necessary for you to furnish me with your bank details (either private or company`s account)where this money will be deposited or come to South Africa to open a Remittance Account (Non-Resident Account)in your name or that of your company where we pay in this money before it can be transferred to your account overseas and the conclusion of this transaction.Immediately this money is confirmed to be in your account,my mother and I will come over to your countryto invest it.We urgently need your sincere co-operation.Be assured that the transfer of this money into your account will be in a matter of days going by the assurance of my lawyer.I assure you that nobody knows about this transaction except my mother,the lawyer and myself.
In appreciation for your effort and assistance,I have worked out the sharing ratio for this transaction as follows:70%for my investement under your close supervision and direction,25%for your efforts and we shall set aside 5% for all incidntal expenses. We are looking up to your assistance and I know you will not fail us. As soon as you get this message,reply me on the above-mentioned E-mail address for further clarifications on this transaction. Be free to assist me for this transaction is very risk free on your personality going by the assurance and the help of my lawyer.
Yours faitfully
Joseph Koromah(JNR)
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