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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: stella mark <stellamark_2005@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 04:09:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From:Mrs.Stella Mark Macus
FROM:Mrs Stella Mark Macus
AVENUE 24 RUE 204
ZONE 4 ABIDJAN
IVORY COAST,WEST AFRICA
TEL: 225 05 55 18 56.
DEAR CHOSEN PARTNER,
I know this proposal may come to you as a surprise considering the fact that we have not had any formal acquaintance before, but all the same I would want you for the sake of God to give this an immediate attention in view of the fact that the security of my live and possession is at stake .
I am Mrs Stella Mark Macus from war ravaged SIERRA LEONE but presently domiciled in Abidjan Ivory coast with my two sons .My Husband Mr Mark Macus who before his untimely assassination by the rebels was the Director of SIERRA LEONE Diamond corporation (LDC) .
He was killed in our government residential house along side two of my other children ,two house maids and one government attached security guard, fortunately for I, and my two sons,we were on a week end visit to our home town As we got the news of the tragedy ,we immediately managed to ran into neighbouring country IVORY COAST for refuge .
As we were coming into this country ,we had some documents of a deposit of $15.5m USD (fifteen million Five hundred thousand united state dollars ) made by my late Husband in a Security and trust company .
Following the content of my Husband,s which I saw it reads that he intended to use this fund for his international business transaction after his tenure in office but was unfortunately murdered .I had located the security company where the money is deposited with the help of an attorney and stablished ownership.
Please right now ,with the bitter experiences we had in our country,Coupled with the recent political upheavals and hostilities in this country Ivory coast ,we desire seriously to leave here and live the rest of our life into a more peaceful and politically stable country like yours Hence this proposal and
request .We therefore wish you can help me in the following regards.
1) To provide me with a good bank account to transfer the money into.
2) To help me invest the money into a lucrative business .
3) To assist my two sons get a college admission to further their education.
Please I know that , this letter may sound strange and incredible to you but the CNN and the BBC African bulletin normally have it as their major news features .
Therefore for the sake of God and humanity give an immediate positive consideration and reply to me via my private e-mail address (stellamark_2005@yahoo.fr ) or call me with my number above.
I will willingly agree to any suitable percentage of the money you will propose as your compensation for your assistance with regards to the above .
Please in view of our sensitive refugee status and as I am still conscious of my Husband's enemies .
I would like you to give this a highly confidential approach .
PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINISHING READING THIS LETTER WITH THIS MY DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER: 225 05 55 18 56
Remain Blessed .
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Stella Mark Macus.
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