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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: "Michael Biyoya" <biyoyamich@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:05:42 +0000
Subject: IS ME MICHAEL.

Good Day Lau Rijs.

With Due Respect,

I am Michael B. Biyoya, from the democratic republic of Congo
nationality,The Son of late Benjamin Biyoya, My father was the former
Director Cooper Company in Republic of Congo.My father was shot by rebel
group on his way to Kinshasa the capital city of Congo, during the war,
Although he was resued by peace keeping force and he later died after few
days later. Hence my father is no more,Immediately after my my late father's
assasinated, I left Live with my mother to Accra -Ghana, A country in west
Africa, To locate the Security Company were my Late Father told me while he
was alife, That he deposited Three Metallic trunk Consignment Boxes
containing valuables and cash of Nine Million Dollars($ 9.Million USD)
Including kilograms ( 59kg )of Rough Gold and Diamond. These valuables are
deposited under a in the Eagle Security Company here in Accra Ghana by my
late father, My father deposited them as a family treasure, hence the
Security Company do not know what is the actual content of the Trunk
consignment. Meanwhile, Security Company name withhold for now.

Presently, My Mother and I are here in Ghana to notify the security company
for the claims.Meanwhile, I and my Mother want's to leave Accra- Ghana
entirely with this money and valuables for an investment in your country
because of our future . I would highly appreciate you to assist us and a
certain percentage of money will be given to you for your assistance.I think
i really got so much to offer you, different colors and unit. Please, If
willing, kindly forward to us your full contact address,
your telephone number,fax number so that we can contact you fully.

Wish to hear from you soonest..

Best regards,

Michael B.Biyoya.

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