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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.Mrs Grace Abulu" <drabulu2006@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 04:40:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: PLEASE HELP ME.



From;Dr.Mrs Grace Abulu.

Dear Sir



I am Dr.Mrs Grace Abulu, a solicitor at law.lam the personal
attorney to (ENGR.John. K. Shakira,)a national of your country, who used to work as chief enginer with Shell-development Company in Ghana Here in after shall be referred to as his client. On the 21st of April 2002, my client,and the wife and three of their children were involved in a car accident along apapa express road, Accra Ghana.
All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then
l have made several enquiry to his embassy to locate any of his clients
extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful. After these
several unsuccessful attempts, to locate any member of his family hence I
contacted you. I am contacting you to assist in repatriating the money
and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or
declared unserviceable by the bank where this huge deposit were lodged.
Particularly, the finance company where the deceased had an account valued
at about US$17.5 million dollars has issued me a notice to provide the
next of kin or have the account confiscated within the next ten
official working days.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over
3years now I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the
deceased, so that the proceeds of this account valued at US$17.5 million
dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money. 50%
to me and 40% and 10% will be set aside for any expenses that may be
incured. I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up
any claim we may make. All I require is your honest cooperation to
enable us see this deal
through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please get in touch with me by my email and send to me your full name and address,
telephone and fax numbers including your age,occupation to enable us discuss further about this transaction. furthermore,no risk is involved in the business,you are 100% risk free.It will last for 10 working days.

Waiting for your urgent response.
God bless you.
Best regards,
Dr.Mrs Grace Abulu.



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