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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: sarah dickson <sarah_dickson23@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:16:45 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Dearest one
Miss Sarah Dickson
Attn: MANAGING DIRECTOR/ CEO
Dearest One,
I have a proposal for you, this however is not mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour it against your will.
I am Miss sarah Dickson, 22years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr. and Mrs. Teraore Dickson.
My father was a highly reputable businness magnet-(gold marchant) from sierra leon, who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days.
It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in one of his business trips abroad on 12th February 2003.
Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!
My mother died when I was just 4 years ago, and since then my father took me so special.
Before his death on Febuary 12 2003 he called the secretary who
accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of eleven million,seven hundred thousand United State Dollar(USD$11,700,000) left in a fixed deposit account in one of the banks in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast.
He further told him that he deposited the money in his name,and finally issued a written instruction to his lawyer whom he said is in possession of all the documents to this fund to release the documents to me.
I am just 22 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do.Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds into for investment purpose.
This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.
The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life,Sir,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.
Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.
Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your daughter?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your
account?
Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as
possible,
Thank you so much.
Best regards,
sarah
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