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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: "Ghana Commercial Bank" <gcb_remmittancedept@accountantcenter.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:24:56 +0000
Subject: Payment Notification by Ghana Commercial Bank



Ghana Commercial Bank
FOREIGN OPERATIONS BRANCH
High Street, Accra-Ghana.
P.O. Box 871,
Tel: +233244043938
Fax; +23321409484
Email ;(gcb_remmittancedept@accountantcenter.net)

Attn:Gerrard Feierer,

In reference to your mail, we have to notify you that we have confirm your
bank information to the telex department and they are processing the
Lodgement Receipt and Payment Approval Documents and you are required to
forward your direct telephone line to enable us call you immediately and
instruction you on what to do. and Dr.Patrick Mensah said that it is
important that you call him and we are looking forward to receive your fax
numbers to enable faxed you all the necessary documents regarding this wire
telegraphic transfer cable.and we re-confirm below your account information
correct and confirm by you.


Banker: West LB
Acct No: 07347283
BLZ: 858414
Address:
Bremergaerten 2
Schlesswig
89227
Germany
Bank Tel: 089 2171-23579

Ghana commercial bank is here to serve you better.
Best Regards
Mrs. Matilda Obeng Ansong
(Ghana Commercial Bank

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