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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: "MR. SKP WILLIAMS" <sk_williams1234@msn.com>
Reply-To: mrskpwilliams@she.com
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 17:19:53 +0000
Subject: THANK YOU.
REQUEST FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE
Dear Friend,
I am MR PHILIP WILLIAMS one of the parmanent secretaries to former Liberian
President CHARLES TAYLOR of the Federal Republic of Liberia. As we arrived
Nigeria it was not what we expected from these people, we were disarmed and
the treatment that was given to us was unbelievable. I am contacting you in
confidence to help us in collecting the one trunk box deposited by my boss
in Europe the consignment contains US$30,500,000.00(THIRTY MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND U.S DOLLAR)which was secretly sealed in one big metal box
for security reasons.
My boss deposited this money in a security company in Europe when the
America Governments pressurized him to step down from the office and went
into exile. I personally therefore appeal to you for your urgent assistance
to move this money into your country where I believe it will be safe since
we cannot leave Nigeria due to the restriction of movement imposed on us as
a people under political asylum in this country Nigeria.Every arrangement
has been being made by me for a lawyer to meet with you face to face for the
completion of this transaction.
Presently I can not go to the Security Company in Europe to claim the funds
because of the restriction of movement imposed on my boss and myself. My
lawyer’s friend in Nigeria has asked me to make contact and get a reliable
person that can help us claim the consignment. It has been resolved that 30%
will be the person's share for nominating an account for the purpose and any
other assistance you will give in this regard,10% has been slated for the
reimbursement of all local and international expenses which may be incurred
in the transfer process. Finally, 60% will come to myself and my boss, which
is to buy shares and stock in country to secure my children's future, To
facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send me
promptly by email the following:
(1) your full name and address
(2) Company’s name and address
(3) Telephone and Fax number
(4)your Age
Please note that I have assured that the transaction will be concluded
within 14 workingdays upon my receiving from you the above listed
information. The lawyer shall commence the process by contacting the
Security Company in Europe informing them that you will be coming to pick up
the consignment where the Security Company has it office for easy
collection. This will happen as soon as I hear from you. May I at this
point, emphasis the high level of confidentiality, which the business
demands and hope you will not betray the trust and confidence, which I
repose in you. However, you may need to give me sufficient assurance that
you will not sit on this fund when this is finally remitted into your
account. As soon as I receive your response shall forward to my attorney the
information to enable Him contact you for more details. You will have to
liaise with him for a smooth transfer of the fund. I shall forward to you
the certificate of deposit and other vital document to enable you clear the
funds.
Best regards
Mr.SKP Williams
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