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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: ALHAJI SIMBA MOYO <simba@szolgalat.hu>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:10:07 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS ASSIST!!
Sir,
GOOD DAY,
Upon the recommendation of your goodself gathered from the corporate office of our trade ministry, I now commence with this transaction with you on the assumption that you will not disappoint me.
I am ALHAJI SIMBA MOYO, the Chief Account Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Headquater Falomo Lagos. We are appointed by the Federal Government of Nigeia for contract Award/Payment approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), our duties included Evaluation, vetting and Approval for paym,ent of contract jobs done for the NNPC.
My colleagues and I awarded a contract to a Foreign Firm for US$3.7 Billion Dollars for the reconstruction of Ultra Modern Petro-chemical Refinery at Kaduna State and turn around maintenance of three existing referineries, in the year (1998).
However, this contract, was over invoiced to the tune of Eighteen Million United States Dollars only (US$18,000,000.00). Having paid out the actual contract amount, we are here left with the above stated amount, floating in our reserve Account, fully approved but unclaimed and unattached to any contract file in our vetting.
By virtue of my position as the chief Accountant, Nigeria National petroleum
Corporation (NNPC). I hereby consult you so that we can remit this said amount of money into your company/Private Bank Account abroad, you are requested to furnish us with your Bank particulars (Name of your Bank, Telex Number/ routing Number and Account Number) Company Name and Address. If you accept this transaction and assist us in claiming this said amount, you will inherit a perferential dividend of 30% of the total sum, while I and my colleagues will retain 60% while the remaining 10% will be for expenses incurred during this transaction. We need someone trustworthy
because such opportunities do not come all the time. Tell us if you can keep this very confidential. Take note. Do not disucss this with anybody, so that we can work as a team.
The Civilian Government of General Olusegun Obasanjo in his bid to restore the countrys image has decided to settle all contract debts to all Foreign Contractors. Please understand that we are top government officials who are more than capable of completing this deal, we will not involve ourselves in anythig scandalous as we have political ambitions. So onfidentiality at all stages is highly needed. This transation will be concluded in 10 working days starting from the day we receive your good reply.
If you are ready to accommodate the aforesaid, please send me your reply through the above email address and do not forget to include your private and direct Telephone and Fax numbers for easy communication. This transaction is 100% is risk free. PLEASE REPLY THROUGH THIS MY PRIVATE EMAIL: simbamoyoj@tiscali.fi FOR MY URGENT
ATTENTION.
Best Regards.
ALHAJI SIMBA MOYO
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