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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: "Mrs Grace Edwards" <mrsgel@mrsgel.com>
Reply-To: mrs_ge@yahoo.co.in
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 10:27:13 +0000
Subject: From: Mrs. Grace Edwards
Please acknowledge receipt.
From: Mrs. Grace Edwards.
#23 Les Caches,
St. Martins, Guernsey,
Channel Islands,
United Kingdom.
Atention ; Mohd Imran
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I am married to Dr. Richard Edwards 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
which equivalent to (Eighteen Million US Dollars) with one Finance House.
Presently, this money is still with the Finance House.
Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150 days 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 God fearing 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 widows and for
propagating peace in the universe.
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 bossom 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 Finance House.
I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the
original beneficiary of this fund.
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 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
specification herein. Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and May the Almighty God bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Grace Edwards (Benefactor).
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