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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "MARIUS ELEGBEDE" <mr_marius@continentalbankbeninplc.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:02:15 +0000
Subject: Herbert shinn's matter
Dear Friend,
Forgive this unusual manner of contacting you, but this particular letter is
of exceptional and very private nature. There is absolutely going to be a
great doubt and distrust in your heart in respect of this email, coupled
with the fact that, so many miscreants have taken possession of the Internet
to facilitate their nefarious deeds, thereby making it extremely difficult
for genuine and legitimate business class persons to get attention and
recognition. There is no way for me to know whether I will be properly
understood, but it is my duty to write and reach out to you. Something in my
sub-conscious mind is telling me that you can be trusted to handle this
transaction effectively without regret.
I am, Mr.Marius ELEGDEBE, Directeur d'exploitation (Production Director) of
Continental Bank Benin. The board and management of our Bank (Continental
Bank Benin) in a recent meeting, recommended that the account of MR.HERBERT
SHINN, who was one of my branch depositor, should be declared dormant and
the depositor's fund sent to the Bank Treasury according to Benin banking
and financial law. He died as a result of a severe heart desease in
Pakistre hospital situated at Porto-Novo in Benin on the 18th day of
November, 2002.
He was an account holder in my branch and owns a dollar account which amount
I cannot disclose now for security reasons.I have been trying to crack this
matter but the internet scam could not allow this to happen. Therefore, I
have decided to divert this fund to any person who could have the gut to
stand as a distant relative.You have nothing to worry or fear about hence
everything will be carried out legitimately. The only thing you must do is
to tell the bank that you are the only heir alive. Then I will recommend you
for payment.
You will certainly ask yourself how consequential this letter is. Indeed, is
it not surprising to receive such a letter seeking immediate assistance?
This is why today I am making you a non-binding, unrestricted offer, to
bring us close into mutual understanding and cooperation now, and in the
near future. Trust is definitely the most noble trait in the world, and I
urge you to trust my sincerity and the word of a simple and humble person of
faith, who in the name of love for her equals is willing to accomplish the
task of doing business with a trusted and transparent person. It is up to
you to decide whether this letter deserves your trust and confidentiality.
If this interests you I shall send you the details and info that will help
you. Note that this is risk free and my reputation and job have been
considered as well. Send me your phone number for details.
I thank you for taking the time to read my email.
Yours truly,
Marius ELEGDEBE
Directeur d'exploitation
Av. Jean Paul II,
Carrefour des Trois Banques,
01 BP 2020 - Cotonou
Swift: COBB BJ BJ
Télex : CONTBK 5151 CTNOU
Tel: 229-139087
République du Bénin
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