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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: "isaac peters" <barristerisaacchamber5@googlemail.com>
Reply-To: chamberspeters@live.com
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:44:36 +0200
Subject: COLLABORATION.
Barrister Isaac O.Peters (SAN)
Isaac and Associates Chambers.
www.barristerisaacopeters.i8.com
Private Email: chamberspeters@live.com
Attention: Sir/Madam,
Forgive me if this letter comes to you as a surprise because we do not know
each other in person. I got your address from a friend of mine working at
the south African chamber of commerce who assured me that you run a
reputable company worthy of my trust. This letter is meant to contact you to
help us out of this difficult situation.
I am Barrister Isaac O.Peters, the personal attorney to Late Engr. Edward, a
national of your country, who was until his death was a contractor with
various Oil firms in the oil rich city of Port Harcourt in Rivers State . On
the 21st of April 2005, My client, his wife and their two children were
involved in a car accident along Warri/Epan express road. All occupants of
the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives.
Since then I have made several enquiries to locate any of my client's
extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several
unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace his surname over the Internet, to
locate any member of his family hence I contacted you. I have contacted you
to assist in repatriating the money and property left behind by Engr. Edward
before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Finance house,
where these huge deposits were lodged. Particularly, the Security/Finance
Company where the deceased had an account valued at about $7.3million
Dollars. The Security/Finance Company has issued me a notice as his Family
Attorney to provide the next of kin or have the account confiscated within
the next 30 official working days.
Having been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now, I
seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since
you have the same surname so that the proceeds of this account valued at
$7.3million Dollars can be paid to you and then you and I can share the
money. I have all necessary account details that can be used to back up any
claim we may make.
All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us see this deal
through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Awaiting your immediate response so as to discuss the joint sharing formula
(WITH YOUR CONTACT PHONE AND FAX FOR COMMUNICATION)
Best Regards,
Barrister Isaac O.Peters (SAN)
Private Email: chamberspeters@live.com
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