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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: barry nyerere <barrynyerere9@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 03:55:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
MR.BARRY NYERER
JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
ATTN: PLS
I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a stranger. But rest assured as it comes with best of intentions. However, your address was courtesy of a business journal at the World Trade Centre in Johannesburg. But after due consideration from your profile, I became
aware and assured of your credibility of handling this trust and my future. Thus, after my humble decision to solicit you understanding and co-operation in this transaction, as it will be beneficial to all of us involved.
My name is MR. BARRY NYERERE, from Tanzania. I am the son of the Late President of Tanzania JULIUS NYERERE, who died about years ago. My father used his position then to make for himself and us some fortune. My father died after a protracted illness. I was studying overseas when my father died and I was forced to return for the funeral. His attorney notified me and my family about my father's will with his chambers. When I was going through the will, I discovered that my late father had used his position then to make some money, which he brilliantly transferred and deposited it with a private Security Company here in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. He deposited this consignment as valuables. The Security Company does not know that this consignment contains cash money, except the attorney and me.
The amount is (USD 18.5 MILLION). However, my aim of contacting you is to help me and take this sum into your nominated account in your country or any other part of the world. Secondly, you will also help me look for a profitable investment overseas because I don't have knowledge of international investments. As a result of my present situation, I won't be able to conclude this transaction alone. If you are interested in helping me out, try and contact me with the above e-mail address, fax or phone numbers indicating your interest to help me. I will then furnish you with more details. I have mutually agreed to compensate you with 20% of the total sum for your assistance, 5% for expenses in the course of the transaction. Then the remaining 75% will remain for my family and me, which you will help us invest.
Be informed that this transaction needs utmost trust and confidentiality. Note also that the transaction attracts no risk on your side hence all the modalities for safe, smooth and successful transaction have been arranged by me. Looking forward to receiving your urgent reply. God
bless you.
Best regards,
BARRY NYERERE
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