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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: "infinity luxy" <luxy200@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:43:05 +0000
Subject: URGENT
ATTN SIR,
Sorry to bother you. This is a business proposal, which I believe you
might
find of interest, and also to solicit for your assistance.
My name is Capt Ukpabi Asika, I was a high ranking officer of the
freedom fighters group of Southern Angola (UNITA) which was led by the
late
General Jonas Savimbi who was shot and killed in February 2002 in a
shoot
out with Angolan National army.
At the time of the General's death, I was in Europe, trying to purchase
military hardware for our army on his behalf, because peace talks with
the
government had broken down, and a major offensive by government troops
was
predicted.
Unfortunately before I could conclude the purchase of this military
hardware, the news of his death was announced.
I was suddenly left with the sum of US$ 20,500,000.00 (Twenty Million
Five
Hundred Thousand United States dollars). I immediately deposited the
money
with a safe deposits company (securities firm) in and declared it as a
consignment containing personal valuable items, belonging to my foreign
affiliate, and sought asylum as a political refugee.
My proposal is that, I want you as a trustworthy partner to stand as my
beneficiary and claim this fund on my behalf and have it transferred
into
your bank account, because of my political refugee status, the law here
do
not allow me to hold such private bank account with such huge balance,
without exposing the source of the funds, risking or confiscation of
the
funds.
Please note that this transaction demands the highest degree of trust
and
confidentiality between us, moreover I can assure you that it is risk-
free
in the sense that, only three people knew about this money and the arms
purchase i.e., General Savimbi, Capt.John Kowanyi and myself.
Unfortunately
the two died the same day in the Government offensive. I have also
taken
all-proper care of all formalities regarding the safety and risk-free
of
this transaction.
In appreciation of your assistance, I have worked out the sharing ratio
for
your participation and assistance in this transaction as follows: 70%
will
be for me, which you will invest in your country on my behalf under
your
close supervision and direction, 25% for your participation and
assistance.
5% set aside to defray any upfront expenses we might incurs in the
course of
this transaction.
Now the civil war is over, a permanent peace treaty has been signed and
the
country is united. A general amnesty has been offered to all the
freedom
fighters.
The money cannot be traced to me, and I believe now is the right time
to try
to locate a partner with a good investment knowledge and start putting
the
money into a viable investment venture to secure a good future for my
children. As I urgently wait to hear from you, be informed that all
communication on this transaction should be confidential.
I look forward to your urgent response.
CAPT UKPABI ASIKA.
Best regards,
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