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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: "Mr Joseph" <mycomesoontj@netscape.net> (may be fake)
Reply-To: mycomesoontjm@netscape.net
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:51:28 +0200
Subject: PLEASE CAN WE TOGETHER!
PLEASE I NEED YOUR SUPPORT AND IS CONFIDENTIAL
Dear ,
I know you will be surprised to receive this letter.
First I must
Introduce myself; I am Mr.Tutu J.Malinga, of the
Republic of Liberia (West African Republic) and the
Chief Security Adviser to Charles Taylor, former
President of the Republic of Liberia, who was forced
to resign on August 11,2003 by the United states Of
America and other African States for the sake of
peace… after fourteen years of ravaging civil war in
Liberia. Charles Taylor is currently on exile.
I got your address through the South African
Information Exchange
(S.A.I.E.).For fourteen years today there has always
been growing opposition and rebellion against Charles
Taylor. Earlier last year the advancement of the
rebels toward the capital Monrovia has been
unstoppable because of the support the rebels receive
from countries, which are against Taylor and his
policies.
Due to this war, on the 23rd February 2003, was
mandated by the president to proceed to South Africa,
to purchase ammunition from the Arms
Manufacturing Company In South Africa (ARMSCO) to
fight the rebels.
This mandate and instruction was backed up with US$42.
Million (Forty Two
Million United States Dollars) in cash, and was
delivered by diplomatic immunity into South Africa.
I have already purchased the first batch of ammunition
at the sum of
US$30 Million (Thirty Million United States Dollars),
which was delivered in June, and was negotiating for
the purchase of the second batch when the president
was forced to go on exile. I saw this as a golden
opportunity to divert this money.
I have already deposited this balance of US$12 Million
(Twelve Million United States Dollars) with a security
Company, without declaring the actual content of the
consignment. I am presently residing here as a
refugee. The financial laws of South Africa do not
allow a refugee to operate an account. In view of
this, coupled with the way the money was acquired, I
have decided not to invest this fund in South Africa,
and solicit for the assistance of a reliable and
trustworthy international businessman who can assist
me to transfer this fund overseas for investment.
For your efforts, I am prepared to offer you 25% of
the total sum while if you will assist me transfer
this money into your overseas account. I have also set
aside 5% of the total money for expenses that might be
incurred during the process of this transfer, and 70%
will be for my investment in a profitable venture in
your country or anywhere else you may advice.
From the above, you will understand that my entire
life and future depends on this amount, as such I
shall be very grateful if you can assist me. Please
note that this transaction is risk-free. The major
thing I demand from you is absolute assurance that the
money will be safe when transferred into your account.
If you can be of assistance, kindly contact me using
the above fax number or my email address. Also send
your private fax and phone numbers for easier
communication and confidentiality of this transaction.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr.Tutu Joseph Malinga,
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