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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: "Musa Bakaare" <bakaaremusa@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 17:39:19 +0000
Subject: EXPECTING YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE
Dear Friend,
It is my humble pleasure to write you this letter irrespective of the fact
that we do not know each other; I got your contact from the
internet as I was looking for an investment opportunity in your country,
also an honest partner to execute this business.
I am a CEO with a bank here in Nigeria, I work in the International
operation department, On a routine inspection I discovered a dormant
Domiciliary account with a Balance of $15,000,000 USD (15 Million USD) on
Further circumspection, I also discovered that the account holder has long
passed away (dead) leaving no beneficiary to the account.
The bank will approve this money to any foreigner with the correct
account information Which I will present on your behalf because the former
operator of the account is a foreign.
He died in a car accident eight years ago, nobody else knows
About these funds and only a foreigner with the legal documents of the
account can claim This money, so that’s why I need your cooperation for I
cannot do this myself or with Anybody here in my country.
I will provide the necessary information needed in order to claim this
money, but you Will need to provide an account where this money can be
transferred.
I wish for utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction as my job and
the future Of my family would be jeopardized if it were breached.
I want to assure you that the transaction is without risk if due
process is followed Accordingly. Finally, I will give you 29% of the total
sum for your contribution and efforts.
If interested and capable to assist me in this transaction, please get back
to me
Immediately.
You’ll get more details and explanation as we correspond.
Am looking forward to a favorable response from you through the email
address : musabakare52@yahoo.com
Yours
ALJ Musa Bakare
EXPECTING YOUR PROMPT RESPONSESir,
It is my humble pleasure to write you this letter irrespective of the fact
that we do not know each other; I got your contact from the
internet as I was looking for an investment opportunity in your country,
also an honest partner to execute this business.
I am a CEO with a bank here in Nigeria, I work in the International
operation department, On a routine inspection I discovered a dormant
Domiciliary account with a Balance of $15,000,000 USD (15 Million USD) on
Further circumspection, I also discovered that the account holder has long
passed away (dead) leaving no beneficiary to the account.
The bank will approve this money to any foreigner with the correct
account information Which I will present on your behalf because the former
operator of the account is a foreign.
He died in a car accident eight years ago, nobody else knows
About these funds and only a foreigner with the legal documents of the
account can claim This money, so that’s why I need your cooperation for I
cannot do this myself or with Anybody here in my country.
I will provide the necessary information needed in order to claim this
money, but you Will need to provide an account where this money can be
transferred.
I wish for utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction as my job and
the future Of my family would be jeopardized if it were breached.
I want to assure you that the transaction is without risk if due
process is followed Accordingly. Finally, I will give you 29% of the total
sum for your contribution and efforts.
If interested and capable to assist me in this transaction, please get back
to me
Immediately.
You’ll get more details and explanation as we correspond.
Am looking forward to a favorable response from you through the email
address : musabakare52@yahoo.com
Yours
ALJ Musa Bakare
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