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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: "Albert Derek" <albertderek@msn.com>
Reply-To: albertderek@myway.com
Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2005 02:48:28 +0000
Subject: HON. ALBERT DEREK
Dear Executive,
As a matter of urgency, trust and sincerity, there is a crusade going on in
my country, {Anti Corruption Crusade}. The commission is currently
investigating accounts of Government officials. As the chairman, senate
committee on Oil and Gas, and to avoid being probed, I have some money out
of inflated contracts which I have moved out through secret connection.
The fund has been deposited as Alluvial Diamond in a Treassure Holding House
overseas. I want you to assist me by securing the fund into your account for
safety. The total sum is $28.5million. The president is using the
commission to fight his political opponents. I will forward a power of
attorney for you to clear the package on my behalf because I cannot travel
out now. The Treassure Holding House does not know the content of the
package. If willing to assist me, 20% of the total sum will be yours for
your assistance.
I want you to get back to me if you can assist me, through my private
email: albertderek@myway.com
This, neverthless must be kept secret for my position.
Regards,
HON. ALBERT DEREK
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