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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "huge sum of money" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "transaction is risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
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Fraud email example:

From: "roselyn Obaseki" <roselyn_a18@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: okohdavid@z6.com
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:50:25 +0000
Subject: YOUR ASSISTANCE

Dear Sir,
I presume this letter will come to you as a surprise but it is not, rather
by the will of God. As things unfold, we will know each other better but let
me start by introducing myself to you;


I am Mrs. Roseline Obaseki, wife of Chief Jackson Gaius Obaseki, the
recently retired Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). I pray that you will be of great
assistance to me after going through this letter.

For many years of marriage with my husband, I did not give birth to any
child and this affected my marriage to a great extent. Because of the
respect given to tradition and custom here in Africa, my husband had to
marry another wife, thereby breaking my heart and the marriage. I had no
option than to divorce him! I am now left without husband after many years
of marriage; hence I am seeking for your urgent attention and help, which
will go a long way in helping my situation.


I want to transfer the sum of US$38Million to you for safekeeping and
investment purposes, pending my arrival in your country. The said amount was
given to my husband as gratification from Foreign Oil Companies he helped in
getting Allocation for Drilling Crude Oil in Nigeria when he was in office.

My husband subsequently gave this money to me for keep! As a government
worker, he was not supposed to be seen with huge sum of money; hence he left
the money in my custody for a long time. This was to avoid the wearing eyes
of government security operatives, who were investigating retiring civil
servants. Considering my condition, I had no option than to hold the money
to myself as compensation from my husband. Finally I succeeded in depositing
the money in a Security Company for safekeeping as personal effects for my
foreign partner.

Please indicate your interest to help me in investing this money in your
country. As you may wish to know, the money I kept for my personal expenses
has been exhausted and I do not have any access to the money in the Security
Company. The Security Company does not know the actual contents of the boxes
and I can no longer open the boxes in their presence. Hence, I need your
urgent attention and assistance to conclude this investment transaction with
me so that I will be free in all angles.


I am ready to give you 20% of the total sum for your assistance. 10% will go
to charitable organizations in your country or anywhere you may deem fit in
the world as I care a lot for the needy children, while 5% will be used to
take care of all local and international expenses that may arise in the
process of the transfer. Also be informed that this transaction is risk free
as the money is not associated with Drug or Money Laundering. It is also not
connected with Looted Funds. It was also agreed that my husband has used the
money to settle me!

Therefore, the funds are not questionable and there is no risk attached. The
source of the funds is clean and clear! Please kindly make up your mind to
help me so that I will introduce my personal assistant/secretary to you, as
he is the only one that knows about this matter with me. My P/A is the
younger brother of my mother and he will take over this communication for
security reasons. Indeed he is the one to be in charge of this project! His
name is Okoh David while his email address is okohdavid@z6.com

Also note that this transaction will not last more than 14 working days to
be concluded because every arrangement/machinery has been put in place. The
Security Company has assured me of their capability to bring the consignment
through their diplomatic connection to you wherever we may agree. It depends
on where you want it!

Your urgent response will be highly appreciated!

Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Roseline Obaseki

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