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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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  • "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
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Fraud email example:

From: mensah chery <mensahchery@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:55:58 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: GOLD SALES.PRICES CHEAP PLEASE DO CONTACT ME


FROM Mensah Chery
ACCRA. GHANA
WEST AFRICA.


ATTENTION:

On behalf of the Ashantihene Heritage and co-operative Club wishes to use the Internet to inform you of the sale of our 10 year Bi-Annual Gold sale.

This is a cultural heritage from our ancestors or fore-fathers whereby ,we who are blessed by the gods with gold abundance gives gold to foreigners free of charge and they in turn reciprocate us with gifts and donations during our festivals.

But in these modern times ,we use the internet to announce to foreigners the sle of Gold at a cheaper and token price and the proceed from the sales is used towards the development of the villages and communities in the sphere of building schools,Orphanage homes,Hospitals,Roads,Bridgees etc.Hence,we solicite for genuine buyers or agents who in turn gets 10% commission.

GOLD QULITY; Gold A. U. dust of 22 carats.

PRICE ;United states Dollar (usd $ 13.2/kg)

QUANTITY;500 kg purity;996/1000

CONDITION;After confirmation and testing of the gold,part payment will be made while the balance will bbe paid 8 hours after delivery at the designated country of choice.i can equally negotiate with miners for price reduction to suite you.

CERTIFICATES TO BE ISSUED WITH TRENCH DELIVERY;

1) Certificate of origin

2)Certificate of ownership

3)Certificate of fine weight.

These are to be forwarded to the buyer at the conclusion of the transaction.A

Based on the previous sales, Demand are higher than the stock or gold available.It is imperative that first come tested and paid is essential.Buyers are cordially invited to assist in the cultural festival event at the end of the sales.

Yours in service.
Mensah Chery


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