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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: "Sacca Lafia" <lafiasacca308@gawab.com>
Reply-To: saccalafia90@yahoo.fr
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:14:52 GMT
Subject: MY OFFER
Dear Partner,
Though, the internet has been greatly abused by bad fraudulent persons. I
chose to reach you through it because it still remains the fastest medium
of communication. However, this correspondence is unofficial and private,
and it should be treated as such. I also guarantee you that this
transaction is hitch free from all legal implication and it is not a scam.
My name is Sacca Lafia, Ministre des Mines, de L'énergie, et de
L’eau (Minister of Mines, Energy, & Water) in the Republique du
Benin. I have earned great respect and reputation in my country, having
climbed the ladder of leadership as a result of my commitment to the
economic development of my country. Mineral resource ownership in Benin is
vested in the state, which grants exclusive rights for exploration and
development through the Ministère des Mines, de L'énergie, et
de L'eau. The Benin Mining Code (Act No.83-003 of May 1983) is regulated by
Decree 89-296, and Act No. 83-004 addresses fiscal policy that affects
mineral development.
Since I cannot own or operate any foreign account, I want you to assist me
receive the sum of Nine Million ($9 million) US dollars into your account.
This payment is as a result of Government resolution to pay all outstanding
contract debt in Benin . So I want to present you or your company as the
contractor that assisted in the supply and execution in my Ministry which
payment have not been made so that payment will be made to you subsequent
to be shared among ourselves. You will never regret this transaction.
I am a man of my word and my credibility has been considered, so everything
as regard this transaction will be legitimately done. We shall process all
due paper work to enable a legitimate transfer to protect ourselves and you
also. You will receive your share and also assist me in investment projects
in your country with my own share. As soon as I confirm receipt of this
money in your nominated bank account, I will come over to your country to
arrange for my own share and possibly invest part of this money in your
country. Let honesty and trust be our watchword throughout this
transaction. I will send you the details upon the swift response of this
offer. We shall also negotiate the sharing ration.
Send me your contact details including the name of your company, house
phone, cell phone and fax number and address so that we can commence due
legal process to get payment approvals and also how you wish to receive the
fund either by direct bank to bank wire transmission or bank check. Plz
contact me at my private mail: saccalafia90@yahoo.fr
Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.
My regards,
Sacca Lafia.
Ministre des Mines, de L'énergie, et de L’eau
Republique du Benin.
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