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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: lawrencetayo@handbag.com
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 12:46:40 +0100
Subject: PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE !!!!
Dear friend,
This request may seem strange, but if I may crave your indulgence and hope
that you view this proposal very seriously. My nameis LAWRENCE TAYLOR, the
junior brother to mr Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia .due
to the current situations in our country (Liberia) we where forced to leave
the country for Nigeria where we are currently on political asylum. My brother
ex.President Taylor on getting to Nigeria. Based on these developments,
the various foreign banks Account of my Uncle is already being investigatedand
that of Switzerland has already been frozen.In view of this very unpleasant
development the sum of
$45.7Million dollar has been Secretly moved to a private security vault
for safekeeping. My UncleMr Charles Taylor is Presently in Nigeria for asylum,he
has confided in me with this task of seeking a very reliable and
honestperson that Will receive this Fund into his/her account for the future
Survival of him and his family since he cannot presently deposit or transfer
the fund on his name or that of his family members Name due to the present
situation in our country.
He may likely Face war -crime charges as declared by the United Nations
in Respect of his alleged involvement in civil war in Sierra-LeoneIt is
in light of this present situation that made me to come over to Europe on
a different identity in search of a reliable, trust worthy individual who
would be able to assist us by providing us with an account
(A Fresh account just for the purpose of this transaction], so as to enable
us transfer the sum of $45.7Million dollar USD) into that said account.
You would also be required to buy properties, stocks I multinational companies
and also engage in other safe non-speculative investments.
In appreciation of your assistance, we have worked out the sharing ratio
for mutually beneficial transaction as follows. 75% for us would further
be best wishes from our corporation on your professed endeavours.We in
no way comply to any messages that even slightly exude resemblance to the
notoriety of the Nigerian letters of fraud that have fleeced so many
unsuspecting good meaning people throughout the western world and
elsewhere.
Think of all the sufferings such fraudulent acts have
brought upon thousands of people who now live lives of paupers! Know
that all such attempts have now been branded and spammed internationally
so that such kinds of letters are forwarded to a police centre to be kept
on file for immediate investigation by Interpol no less. You have
been braded by our site also.Best way is lead an honest way of life
from now on! Invested in your country under your close supervision and
direction, 20% for your efforts and the balance 5% would be for all unforeseen
incidental expenses that would be incurred in pursuit of this transaction
to a successful conclusion.
Please note that this transaction demands the highest degree of trust
and confidentiality between us. Moreover it is risk-free in the sense that
has taken proper care of all formalities regarding this transaction.
Endeavour to reply me immediately on my email address above, or confidential
and effective communication as am currently in the
Netherlands to see to the successful end to this transaction.Thanking
you for your anticipated
co-operation.I remain yours truly,
LAWRENCE TAYLOR.
Please reply to this e-mail address.lawrencetay@mail.com
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