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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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From: josxingwana@sify.com
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:26:55 -0800
Subject: Urgent Assistance pls./Transaction!!
>From Mr.Joseph Xingwana.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Email: josxingwana@sify.com
Dear Sir,
REQUEST FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE!!
In my quest for a reliable and trusted partner for a highly important and lucrative
venture cum investment, I came across your contact as a reliable partner for this
transaction. I am Mr. Joseph Xingwana., a sierra Leonian from the diamond-rich
district of Sierra Leone, the first son to former special adviser of the then
president Major Johnny Paul Koroma. During the war between our forces led by the
Ex-Head of State, Major Johnny Koroma and the West African Allied Forces (ECOMOG)
my country relied heavily on foreign earnings generated from diamond trade. This
money was personally kept by the then President, Major Johnny Paul Koroma since our
banking system had collapsed during the war.
However, as the war progressed, it became apparent that we were going to loose the
war to the superior and better armed West African Allied Forces (ECOMOG). At this
point, the key officers of the administration started making frantic efforts on how
to leave my country (Sierra Leone) safely thereby sharing the proceeds/money from
this diamond trade. Before we went on exile, he deposited the sum of US$9.2M
(Nine-Million Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in cash with a security
company in here the Republic of South Africa (Johannesburg). This funds/consignment
is presently deposited with this aforementioned security company for safekeeping and
for investment purpose. However the actual contents was not disclosed to (Security
Group) rather disclosed as families treasures, Since his death on exile has here
further delegated me to source for a reliable individual for the transfer of this
funds out of South Africa and as well building a long and lasting business
relationship/partnership.
We do not want to invest here in Africa due to the volatile and sensitive status of
this region and to avoid Sierra Leone new government to know about these funds. As
an international partner we genuinely solicit that you kindly assist us to transfer
this funds to your country through your personal or company's bank account for
safekeeping pending our arrival in your country for onward investments, which we
shall rely on you heavily to help us materialize. I got your address and other
details from the International Chamber of Commerce here in South Africa. I must
stress here that there is no risks involved in this transaction since we have
mapped out a hitch free and smooth transfer plans that would be concluded within
the shortest period of time after receiving your approval. However, we have
resolved tooffer you 35% of the total amount of these funds while 5% have be mapped
out for expenses incurred on this transaction and the remaining 60% will be for
our family for investment in your country or anywhere you suggest. Apparently
upon your response, Further discussion will commence, but do not forget the
absolute confidentiality and mutual trust involve in this transaction. Contact me
promptly on my above Email address and includes your private telephone number for
a better communication.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Joseph Xingwana.
(For The Family)
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