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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: "MRS.ELIZABETH TAYLOR" <mrs_elizabethtaylor@myway.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: mrs.elizabethtaylor@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:53:33 -0700
Subject: IN TRUST I CALL ON YOU
STRICKLY CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Friend,
I am Elizabeth wife of Mr. Charles Taylor, the Former president of war torn
federal republic of Liberia in West Africa. Currently I and my entire
family is on Political asylum in Nigeria.
Due to the ugly events taking place in my Country although my husband has
handed over power to his Vice president for peace to reign,who have now
handed over to an interime Government We are now forced to live in exile
due to high pressure from International communities.
Before this situation degenerated to this stage I use my position to
deposit the sum of $10.7 million (Ten million seven hundred thousand USA
dollar) to a security/finance company in Europe with my maiden name, whose
location will be revealed to you after your response, indicating your
Interest to assist me.
This money was moved safely to the Security/Finance company in concealed
boxes as family valuables and precious items. I used this method to
transfer the boxes safely through a diplomatic channel.
Due to the my present condition, I search for a trusted foreigner who Will
assist me to lift the funds safely out of the security company and deposit
it in his account for safety purpose.
You will also help me to invest this money in any lucrative ventures in
your country but I myself will like to invest some of the money in real
estate. I have all the deposit information and documents with My Son in
Holland. We are going to begin the process of changing the beneficiary In
your favor to enable you claim the funds from the security/finance company,
by the time I have established confidence in you and your readiness and
competence to be very swiftly and sincere to handle this business with me.
I want you to know that due to our position in exile here in Nigeria that
the confidentiality of this transaction is absolutely essential to me. As
soon as the consignment is out from the finance company and the Transfer
made, you will be compensated with 30% of the total sum, while the
remaining will be for investment. If you are willing to assist me in this
transaction, kindly contact me on my e-mail
address:mrs.elizabethtaylor@tiscali.co.uk stating your phone and fax numbers in
your next mail, I will then furnish you with the details of what have to be
done.
Thanks and God bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs.Elizabeth William Taylor
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