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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: goger bird <rogerb_125@msn.com>
Reply-To: <rogerbirdket35@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 04:36:09 +0000
Subject: ROGER BIRD
Banker
Lloyds TSB Group
plc 25 Gresham
Street
London
EC2V 7HN
Attn.......
My name is Roger Bird, i am the Auditor General and computer manager
here in our Bank (Lloyds Bank TSB London).I have only written to seek your indulgence and assistance.
I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount of base { B.Pounds Sterlings}of Late Mr. John Hughes out of the bank,
he died a long time ago(on records),till now the account
remained dormat.I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank account of your choice Thus, for your indulgence and support, I propose an offer of 25% of the total amount to be yours after the transfer has been successfully concluded.
Your full name and phone number/fax is need in the first place.Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary proceedure with which to make the transfer progress.
I am anxiously awaiting your response yourthrough my emailaddress:confidential/ contact.rogerbirdket35@yahoo.com.hk
My Informations will be given to you in my next mail Reply me immediately
Thanks and God bless You.
Regards and Respect.
Roger Bird.
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