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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: "sonita@sonitahenry.com" <sonita_hen@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:35:50 -1200
Subject: Can I completely trust you?
Dear Beloved One,
I'm writing you this message with humility and respect for I
know this message will come to you as surprise, first and
foremost, a brief self introduction: I am Miss Sonita Henry
21years old, and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and
Mrs. Albert Henry.
My father was a highly reputable business magnate (a cocoa
merchant) who operated in the capital city of Ivory Coast,
during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away
mysteriously in France during one of his business trips
abroad. On the 12th, Feb. 2005. Though his sudden death was
linked by an uncle of his, who travelled with him on that
business trip.
Before his death on February 12th 2005 he called me, and
discloses to me that he had a sum of $8 million US DOLLARS
(Eight million USD) deposited in one of the famous security
company here in Abidjan Ivory Coast, As if he knows, that he
was going to die on that trip. My mother died when I was
just 4 years old, and since then my father took me so
special.
He also said he used my name to Deposit the fund with the
security company as his only daughter, as well as the next
of kin to the fund. That I should use this money judiciously
to the best of my knowledge. In case of any eventuality. He
also warns me not to let the security company official to
know about the money because he deposited the money as a
consignment and declare it as a family valuables.
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 21 years old and a high school leaving certificate
holder 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 back as a
result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.
The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.
Now permit me to ask these few questions
1. Can you honestly help me as your sister or partner?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be
good for you, after the money is transferred into your
account?
I will like you to come to my country and see the security
company. Dearest one, I am in a sincere desire of your
humble assistance in this regards your suggestions and ideas
will be highly regarded.
Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible
to indicate your interest in my proposal. Thank you so much
and, I awaits to hear from you soonest.
My sincere regards.
Sonita Henry.
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