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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: "Mrs.Benita William" <benn_j303@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: be_will2002@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2005 12:30:30 +0200
Subject: TRANSACTION
ATTEINTION:
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
I contact you in such a surprising manner, but I respectfully insist that you read this mail carefully as I am optimistic that it will open doors for unimaginable financial reward for both of us. I got your contact from chambers of commerce when I am searching for a reliable person to assist me and my son.
I am a citizen of Liberia the wife of the late personal assistance to the former Minister of Mines and Energy Dr. Mark K. William who was killed by rebels during the war in my country Liberia. Before my husdand 's death he made me to understand that he deposited some huge amount of money which he Made from sale of diamond and gold and gave me all relevant document of the consignment which deposited (marked) as family belonging, after his death.
I and my son were able to move out from Liberia through the UNITED NATION cargo ship, that Coven refugee from MORONVIA to Dakar Senegal, as a refugee. Myhusband left behind physical cash of $15 Million US Dollars which he safely lodged , during his regime in the office. I am hereby soliciting your assistance to be my foreign partner and adviser because:
1) I do not know much about investment and I need you to assist me for investment of this money in your country because my son still need to complete his education .
2) You will be entitled to 15% of the total sum, for your assistance
3) After the success of this transaction you are going to make arrangement for me and my son to meet you over in your country.
4) I request that you take two working days to visit me face to face in Senegal for fast Transaction.
Your urgent reply will be highly appreciated. All the necessary document of deposit from the Security Company are with me. In your reply, please include your private telephone and fax numbers for more details. Looking forward to hear from you.
Thanks and remain bless.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs.Benita william
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