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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: mrsvivian@microcamp.com.br
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:13:52 -0200
Subject: A WIDOW CRY FOR HELP
A WIDOW CRY FOR HELP FROM:MRS VIVIAN SHANKO AVENUE 12 RUE 14 11PLATEUX
ABIDJAN IVORY COASTWEST AFRICA Email me at( mrs_vivian12004@yahoo.fr)
Dear Chosen partner,
I know this proposal letter may come to you as a surprise considering the
fact that we have not had any formal acquaintance before, but all the same I
would want you for the sake of God to give this an immediate attention in
view of the fact that the security of my live and possession is at stake .
I am Mrs VIVIAN SHANKO from war ravaged SIERRA LEONE but presently domiciled
in Abidjan Ivory coast with my two son .My Husband Mr RICHARD SHANKO who
before his untimely assassination by the rebels was the Director of SIERRA
LEONE Diamond corporation LDC) .He was killed in our government residential
house along side two of my other children ,two house maids and one government
attached security guard, fortunately for I, and my two sons,we were on a week
end visit to our home town As we got the news of the tragedy .We immediately
managed to ran into neighbouring Ivory coast for refuge .
As we were coming into this country ,we had some documents of a deposit of
$15 500 000 USD (fifteen million five hundred thousand USD ) made by my late
Husband in a security and trust company .According to my Husband, he intended
to use this fund for his international business transaction after his tenure
in office but was unfortunately murdered .I had located the security company
where the money is deposited with the help of an attorney and established
ownership.
please right now ,with the bitter experiences we had in our country and the
war still going on especially in diamond area which incidentally is where we
hail from .coupled with the incessant political upheavals and hostilities in
this country Ivory coast ,we desire seriously to leave here and live the rest
of our life into a more peaceful and politically stable country like yours
Hence this proposal and request .We therefore wish you can help me in the
following regards :
1) To provide me with a good bank account to transfer the money into 2) To
help me invest the money into a lucrative business . 3) To assist my two
sonsv get a college admission to further their education.
Please I know that , this letter may sound strange and incredible to you but
the CNN and the BBC African bulletin normally have it as their major news
features .Therefore for the sake of God and humanity give an immediate
positive consideration and reply to me via our e-mail address:
shanko_family@yahoo.fr or call me with my number above.
I will willingly agree to any suitable percentage of the money you will
propose as your compensation for your assistance with regards to the above .
Please in view of our .sensitive refugee status and as I am still conscious
of my Husband's enemies .
I would like you to give this a highly confidential approach .
PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVED AND FINISHED READING THIS MESSAGE
WITH THIS MY DIRECT NUMBER,I AM SERIOUSLY WAITING FOR YOUR CALL.
Remain Blessed as you come up to help a widow like me. Yours sincerely, Mrs
VIVIAN SHANKO
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Microcamp
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