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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: "WBC World Company" <chris_bagio@wbc-world.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:34:23 +0000
Subject: REP'S NEEDED URGENTLY !!
Dear Friend,
I am Dr Christopher Bagio,CEO and Owner of WBC (a company based in Madrid,
Spain).
A Company that is specialized in Import and Export of Machinery &
equipment,Communication Accessories and Household Appliances.
We are a company who deal on mechanical equipment,hardware and minerals,
electrical products, Medical & Chemicals,light industrial products and
office equipment, and export into the Canada/America and Europe, being a
General Merchantile Company. I am currently running my business from my
madrid Office where I am located for now.We are searching for
representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our
customers in the Canada/America and Europe as well as making payments
through you to us.
Please if you are interested in transacting business with us we will be glad
to be your partners. Please contact us for more information,Subject to your
satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to negotiate your mode of
which we will pay for your services as our representative in Canada/America
and Europe.
Please if you are interested forward to us your phone number/fax and your
full contact addresses. Please note that your areas of specialization or
occupation is of no relevance to resolve to assisting us.
Thanks in advance Dr Christopher Bagio. President / CEO WBC. FOR SAFETY AND
CONFIDENTIAL REASONS PLEASE SEND YOUR RESPONSE TO ONLY MY DIRECT AND
CONFIDENTAIL EMAIL
ADDRESS AT:
christopher@wbc-world.com
THANKS
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