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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: alphajoee@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:43:28 +0200
Subject: RQUEST FOR ASISTANCE
From: Mr. Alpha M.Joe
Tel: + 27 82 747 0222
Email:alphajoe10@yahoo.com
ATTN: Managing Director / C.E.O
I do foresee a surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a stranger, irrespective of the fact that we have not seen or know each other before. Let me formally introduce myself.My name is Mr. Alpha M.Joe, Jnr. from Sudan, and the first son of Dr.Ali Joe. It might be a surprise to you as to how I got your contact. I got your contact from the South African Information Exchange (SAIE) in Pretoria, while searching for a reliable individual or company who can assist me to make this transaction a reality, believing that you will never let me down, I also apologize if I have infringed on your privacy.
During the current war against the rebels in Sudan, from the supporters of President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir, in his effort to chase the rebels out of the country. My father was a Cabinet Member of President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir?s Administration, but he did not support some of his policies. Because of this, our house was invaded and burnt by Government supporters. In the course of the attack, my father was killed, and the invaders made away with a lot of items from my father?s farm and our family house was totally destroyed. My mother almost passed away after a heart attack. Before the death of my father, he draw to my attention to the sum of US$17,800 MILLION (SEVENTEEN POINT EIGHT MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY), which he had deposited with a private Security Company in South Africa during his tenure as the Presidential Adviser to the President of Sudan.
My mother, my younger sister and myself decided to move to South Africa for our own security, for our lives were in danger. However the content of the consignment were stored as important personal valuable by my father using his diplomatic immunity then as Presidential adviser. I and my family have resolved to compensate you by offering a brokerage commission of 20% of the total amount for your assistance, l must emphasize that this business requires
the utmost confidentiality and trustworthiness and l will guarantee you that all expenses during the transfer are
subject to refund.
I decided to contact you (your firm) to assist my family and I in moving the money out of South Africa. This became necessary after we were denied every right to run bank accounts or any other form of financial transaction for we are political asylum seekers in South Africa. I want immediate confirmation of your interest by Tel +27 82 747-0222 or Email:(alphajoe10@yahoo.com) soon as I get your response I shall give out more details on how we shall proceed and also will be in a position to give you details on the agreed sharing ratio. Kindly keep this proposal strictly confidential because of our present status here in South Africa.
Meanwhile, you are free to ask any question you wish if there is anything that is not clear you, but I must assured you that this transaction is risk-free. Let me receive your reply through the above telephon number or Email:johndigon10@yahoo.com to indicate your proper interest towards the transaction
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.
Best regards,
Mr. Alpha M.Joe Jnr,
(For the family)
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