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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: "Dr Awoh James" <drawohjames2@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: drawohjames1@yahoo.it
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 00:21:33 +0000
Subject: URGENT RESPOND
Dr. Awoh James,
NNPC Towers Ikoyi
Lagos - Nigeria
Tel: +234 80-372-10373.
Email:drawohjames1@yahoo.it
Sir,
I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee,
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, We need a
trust-worthy partner to assist us in the transfer of
(US$8,5M) EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED
STATES DOLLARS.for further investment in your country.
You will be required to:
(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank
account
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in
your country
(3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before
actual investment.
If you decide to render your service to us in this
regard,you will be paid 20% of the total funds for
assistnce.Reply back this email if you are willing to
work with us.
Respectfully,
Dr. Awoh James,
Direct Tel: +234 80-372-10373.
Chairman Contract Award Committee {CCAC}
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