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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: "rose williams" <rosewilliams8@msn.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 10:14:28 +0000
Subject: Hello

Dear

First of all let me introduce myself.

I am MRS ROSE WILLIAMS from Africa.I am married to Late MR DAVID WILLIAMS
of blessed memory who was an oil explorer in Kuwait and Brunei for fifteen
years before he died in the year 2000.
We were married for twelve years without a child. He died after a brief
illness that lasted for only four days.
Before his death we were both devoted to our God and respect others who
serve him.
Since his death, I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid
problems.When my late Husband was alive he Deposited the sum of $18.5million
(Eighteen Million, Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) with a Deposit Company
in Europe,the money was deposited as FamilyValuables/Treasure for security
reasons.
Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live due to my
cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack which bother me most though
because I cannot move as I use to. Having known my condition I decided to
entrust this fund to either a philanthropic organization or devoted
individual that will utilize this money the way
I am going to instructs herein.30% of the US$18.5million goes to you to
ensure that you are prepared for the task ahead, 60% of this money will be
used in all sincerity to fund philanthropic organization, orphanages, widows
and 5% will go to the family Attorney who will prepare the Authorisation and
the balance 5% sent to me to at least prepare for my funeral and off-set my
medical bills.
I am taking this decision because I don't have any child or devoted
relations whose behavior has left much to be desired while I am ill and
above all I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an
UnGodly manner,hence this bold decision. Since my health is Retrogressing by
the minute, you will have to send yourRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER AND FAX and a little details
about yourself, because I got your address from the internet after a
thorough search.

My confidential email address.

MRS ROSE WILLIAMS

rose_williams909@yahoo.it

As soon as I receive this information from you I will make arrangement
to prepare the Authorization through the family Attorney for you to get
Possession of the Deposit.

Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter bring you and your
family good tiding while my dreams to help humanity rest squarely on your
shoulders.
May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you.

Remain Blessed,

MRS ROSE WILLIAMS

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