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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: "karen stamps" <karenstamps@tiscali.co.uk>
Reply-To: karenstamps14@hispavista.com
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 06:25:26 -0700
Subject: BRETHREN
From: Mrs.Karen Walter Smith.
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I am married to Dr. Jim Walter Smith who worked with
British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade before he
died on 5th of July in the year 2003. We were married for fifteen years without
a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. Before
his death he made a vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less
privileged in the society. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or
get a child outside my matrimonial home.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £10 Million (Ten Million
Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in UK. Presently,
this money is still with there. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would
not last for the next 150days due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs
me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate this
fund to an individual or better still a Godfearing person who will utilize
this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that
will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages,
and above all those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia.
I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because
I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives
are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my husbands hard
earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband
did not specify. I do not want a situation where this money will be used
in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I
am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going
to be in the bosom of the Almighty.
I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health,
and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I
do not want them to know about this development. With God all things are
possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of
the Security/Finance House in UK. I will also issue you a letter of authority
that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund,through my
Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a
life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must
serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth. Please
always be prayerful all through your life.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for
this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act according to my specification
herein. Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Karen Walter Smith(Benefactor)
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