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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: <martinjean@financesource.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:02:46 -0400
Subject: INVESTMENT
From Mr. Martin Jeans
Email: martinjean@financesource.com
Dear Sir,
I am aware that this letter will come to you as somewhat of a surprise, But I Apologize to
you if I have encroached in your privacy.
I am Mr. Martin Jean a Dutch National and a confidant to the President of Philippines
Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Who is now facing a lot of political problems in her Country
She has Mandated me to Assist her to source for a trust worthy person outside her Country
Who will assist her Family to Invest a Total sum of Seventy Five Million United States
Dollars deposited outside her country.
As soon as I hear from you, details of the entire transaction will be given to you for
security reason.
Incase you want to read more about this womans problems you can visit:
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/64267.asp
We expect that this information will be kept confidential by you even after the
transfer/investment has been completed because of the high profile individuals involved in the
deal.
She is willing to concede 20% of the total sum as compensation for your assistance.
Therefore you are to forward to me your contact details when responding to this proposal
i.e, Your full name and address ,Tele and Fax numbers for easy communication.
Awaiting your urgent response.
Regards
Martin Jean
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