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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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Fraud email example:
From: chudimalik2@itloox.com
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 3:54:28
Subject: ASSISTANCE NEEDED.
Sir,
I am Chudi Malik,son to one of the state Governors of Nigeria I have in my possession the sum of fifteen million United States Dollars{$15,000.000.00}. And the top list of my priority
is where to invest this money outside my country."reason best known to me" .
I urgently need your assistance in providing a reliable genuine trade or company where I can invest the funds and immediately meet you in your country for settlement.For your assistance 30% of the total sum shall be given to you.
Please I will kindly welcome your advice too. I am expecting your urgent mail reponse. I need your
support and urgent reponse. I have resigned my appointment in the state ministry because of this transaction.
The said amount $15M is out of Nigeria and presently deposoted in a securuty company.
Details will be given to you as soon as you reply this mail, include your phone number to enable me call on you.
Regards,
Chudi Malik.
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL:chudimalik2002@yahoo.co.uk
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