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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: "rufus sambe" <rsambe201@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:31:44 +0000
Subject: PROPOSAL.

ATTENTION:
Sir/Madam ,

CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL
My name is Rufus Sambe a Zambian citizen, I got your contact through the
Zambian Chamber of Commerce and Industry through a web based directory while
searching for a foreign partner to execute this project
together.
I am the close associate to an undisclosed ministe(for the purpose of
confidentiality for now) in the present political dispensation of my
country. Due to the trust and confidence reposed on me, he has mandated
that i seek out a "Reliable and Trustworthy" foreign partner who will help
receive funds, the funds in question is in safe deposit totaling US$55m
(Fifty Five Million United States American Dollars).
This amount has to be lodged into a personal or company bank account for
commitment into any legitimate investment venture for a pre-defined time
frame. We cannot afford to have a direct relationship with any major
investment for now by virtue of our position in government. We definitely do
not want
to raise any eyebrows in the ministry as an internal probe might jeopardize
his office. The fund came about by series of over invoiced contracts and
gratification by contractors who have had their contract entitlement
covered by the government. The fund is in safe deposit and free from any
speculation.

However, I have managed to push the money abroad through diplomatic coverage
to a Courier & Trust Company and it is presently in custody of an
affiliate/sister security company in Europe. Please, be rest assured this
business relationship will bring a long term and lasting relationship
between us, before proceeding with this, terms of agreement
will be drawn stating clearly each level of involvement and commitment in
this program. I have the necessary documents backing the deposit to
facilitate
claim from the deposit house. The modality for the disbursement of funds is
as follows:

1. 75% of the total to us
2. 20% to you
3. 5% to cover all charges and taxes that might be applicable in the course
of closing the transaction.

All logistics are in place and all modalities worked out for a smooth
actualisation of the transaction
within the next few working days of commencement. For further details as to
the workability of this
transaction, please reach me as soon as possible for further clarification.
Please, reply on receipt of this mail.

Thank you and God bless as I await your urgent response.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Rufus Sambe





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