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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: "frank zuma" <frankzuma_4@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:36:16 +0000
Subject: FROM: MR, FRANK ZUMA
FROM: MR, FRANK ZUMA
TEL: +27-83-4721101
EMAIL ADDRESS, frankzuma_4@hotmail.com
Dear Sir,
I am a financial consultant based in east London, South Africa I have a
Client (a widow) she has USDM36, 000,000 with a private equity
Investment trust company for safekeeping. And she is willing to offer
You 17% of the total fund if you can assist her transfer this fund to
Your country or any bank of your wish.
She wishes to invest in a stable economy. Her interest is in companies
With potentials for rapid growth in long terms. My client is interested
In placing part of her fund in your company, if your country bi-laws
Allows foreign investment.
You can contact me for more details via my e-mail address or with Your
reference.
Yours faithfully,
MR FRANK ZUMA
N: B The fund is free from drug and laundering related offences and this
Transaction need utmost confidentiality.
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