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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: "davidkone konate3" <davidkonekonate3@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 15:23:29 -0700
Subject: Dear respectful one
*Dear Respectful One,
It is with honor and respect that i am writing this to you I have a proposal
for you, this however is not mandatory nor will i in any manner compel you
to honor against your will.
I am David Kone, 24 years old and the only son of my late parents Mr. and
Mrs.Kone. My father was a highly reputable business magnet- (a cocoa
merchant) who operated in Abidjan the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire during
his days.. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France
during one of his business trips abroad on 12th.Feb. 2006. Though his sudden
death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle
of his whom traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My
mother died when I was just 4years old, and since then my father took me so
special.
Before his death on February 12th 2006 he called the secretary who
accompanied him to the hospital and told her that he had a sum of 21.500,000
US DOLLARS (TWENTY ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS)
kept in a security company in (AFRICA) here in Abidjan Cote D'ivoire.
He also said that the Security Company does not know the content of the safe
Box.He declared it as family treasure and used my name to Deposit the money
as his first son for next of kin. He also explained to her that it was
because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associate's,
That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I
will transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes. I want you
to assist me in clearing this fund into your account overseas as a
beneficiary of the fund, and also use it for an investment purpose.
I am just 24 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know
what to do.. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this fund.
This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant
political crisis here in Cote D'ivoire. The death of my father actually
brought sorrow to my life. Dearest friend, I am in a sincere desire of your
humble assistance in these regards your suggestions and ideas will be highly
regarded.
Now permit me to ask these few questions: -
1. Can you honestly help me as your son or brother?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you
after the money is in your account?
Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
My sincere regards,
David Kone Konate.*
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