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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: "Hajia Mariam Abacha" <hajiamariam336@centrum.cz>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:19:52 +0200
Subject: MY DEAR
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL/URGENT
From: Mrs. Mariam Abacha
No 1/13 Sani Close Kano
Kano- Nigeria.
My Dear,
I am Mrs. Mariam Abacha, the widow of the late Gen.Sanni Abacha former NigeriaMilitary Head of State whodied mysteriously as a result of Cardiac Arrest,
Since after my husband\'s death my family is underrestriction of movement and that not withstanding, weare being molested by the present democratic presidentand our Bank Account both here and abroad are beingfrozen by the Nigerian Democratic Government
Furthermore, my elder son was in detention by theNigeria Government for more interrogation about myhusband's assets and some vital documents.
Following the recent discovery of my husband\'s Bank Account by the Nigeria Government with Swiss Bank in which the huge sum of US$700 Million and DM450 Million was logged. I therefore decided to contact you inconfidence that I was able to move out the sum of US$25.5 Million Dollars through a security company in Europe, which was secretly sealed in two Metal boxes for security reasons, I therefore personally, appeal to you Seriously and religiously for your urgent
assistance to move this money into your country whereI believe it will be safe since
I cannot leave the country now due to the restriction of movement imposed on the members of my family by the Nigeria Government.
Please kindly send me your telephone/fax number and also your full names/address which I will hand over to my family Lawyer to prepare documents to claim the funds from the security company in your favour.However, the money is already with a security company in Europe and as soon as you indicate your interest my Lawyer shall send you the Air-Way Bill of the Luggage and other related documents so that you can proceed to claim the Luggage from the security company,Conclusively, we haveagreed to offer you 30% of the total sum while 65% is to be for me and my family for profitable business
investment which you will advice me preferable properties in your country subsequent to my free movement by the Nigeria Government. 5% is mapped outfor expenses as your government may demand for tax and it also covers your telephone bills and expenses
in the process of withdrawing the boxes from the security company.
Please reply urgently and treat with absolute confidentiality and sincerity. Conclusively, go through these websites on the internet you will understand how far this people havedelt with us
http://www.econdad.org/AbachaLoot.htmwww.news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-
/1/hi/world/africa/1935646.stm/Redirect/news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr//1/hi/world/africa/1935646.stm
Hoping to hear from you very as soon.
Best regard.
Hajia Mariam Abacha
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