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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. Charlie Dibia" <charliedibia@gentlemail.com> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 06:23:52 +0100
Subject: Urgent Trip to Madrid, Spain
Hello,
I am Charlie Dibia, former military attaché (with the rank of General) in the
Embassy of the Fed. Rep. of Nigeria, Spain. Though, the Ambassador
was my boss, in reality, my job is military Ambassador, and I was responsible for
all Nigerian military matters and reported directly to
my Commanding Officer in Nigeria.
My main assignment was the procurement and purchase of
military hardware, weapons and ammunitions. Because
arms dealers frequently sell to both sides in a
conflict, their preferred mode of payment was CASH;
Millions of Dollars routinely was sent to me via
Diplomatic Courier Bags to pay for weapons and
ammunitions, and other hardware, tanks, light trucks
etc…over time I was able to keep aside the total sum
of US$40million in the Madrid Embassy Vault. I kept the
money locked in 2 big trunks, labeled as my PRIVATE
PROPERTY; This ensured that no one ever opened it.
In November 2001, I was recalled back to Nigeria and wrongly
accused of plotting to over throw the Government of
Nigeria! I was instantly court-martialed and jailed
for 4 years! I just finished my term for wrongful
imprisonment, and was set free two weeks ago. I was
informed that I had been dismissed from the Army
WITHOUT Pension or Gratuity! My International Passport
was seized for "security reasons", and to make matters
worse my Bank Account with First Bank Nigeria Ltd.,
having over US$500,000.00 on current deposit was
seized by the Government for "security reasons". I was
therefore effectively reduced to NOTHING! Right now, I
have no money, and no means to make a living.
My only HOPE now is the money in Madrid, Spain, in the
Embassy Vault! I have made a call to my contact at the
Embassy, and my 2 TRUNKS are still there intact! And
they are legally mine! I have the option of requesting
them to be sent to me here in Nigeria, but it is
highly probable that the Customs will open it and
instantly confiscate it! I therefore need a reliable
and trust worthy person who can travel to Madrid, Spain to
get my money for me. My contact person at the Embassy
DOES NOT KNOW that the Trunks contain any money! I
will therefore give you a letter of Authority/Power of
Attorney to present to the Madrid Embassy contact enable you legally represent me in Madrid, Spain and claim the 2 Trunk Boxes of money; I will also give you the original DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE of the 2 Trunk Boxes, and the contact will simply bring out the 2 Trunks from the Embassy and give them to you! Simple! You will open the Trunks
to confirm that they contain the money as I said.
SEEING IS BELIEVING! You will then arrange to open an
account in any Bank in Europe and deposit ALL the
money! You may also wish to take the 2 Trunks back to
your Country and gradually deposit the cash in small
amounts into your Bank Account.
If you agree to undertake this 100% legal and risk
free mission for me, you will keep 25% (US$10million)
of the money, and keep 75% (US$30million) for me. You
will please keep my share in safe custody until I
arrive your Country to claim it.
If you are interested, please reply immediately,
giving me the following information, and in my reply I
will give you more details:
(a) Your Complete name and address
(b) Your Telephone and fax numbers including mobile
phone
Best regards,
Charlie Dibia
Tel: +234 80 42 20 48 57
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