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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: "Mrs.Mariam Abacha" <mrsmariam98743@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:02:07 +0000
Subject: ATTN:CONFIDENTIAL !
Dear Sir/Madam,
May I first introduce my self: I am Dr.(Mrs.) MARIAM ABACHA,
the wife of Late General Sani Abacha (former Military head of
state and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) who
died suddenly on 8th June 1998.I know this email will reach
you as a surprise,but need not to worry as i am using the only
secured and confidential medium available to seek for foreign
assistance to help save my life and my children,hence our country
has been frustrating us since the death of my husband.I have
lost confidence with anybody within the country.Having noted
the confidence reposed on your person I became convinced of your
capability and goodwill to assist me in receiving the sum of
US$ 10 Million secretly willed in my favour by the late general
(my husband).
This money was kept in a Security Company in Amsterdam Holland and
I have all documents with me as of when it was deposited in a Security
Vault for safe keeping.This money has been defaced for Security
reasons and also to avoid it been spent by unauthorized persons.it was
generated from my organisation FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM" (F.S.P).I will
enlighten you more of this organisation if you indicate a helping
interest to secure this money on my behalf.On your acceptance to render
this assistance to me to invest this fund abroad in a confidential
manner until we came to a conclusion to use it to buy houses and part
of it will be used for non-speculative investments in your country.
However,the current civilian administration of retired General
Olusegun Obasanjo(The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) is
seeking vengeance on my family because of the life prison jail sentence
confirmed on him by my late husband while in office. In pursuit of this
vendetta,the present Government have resolved to freeze all known assets
of my husband including properties at home and abroad and are presently
embarking on to seize the various bank accounts of my husband in
Swizerland,UK,Australia.In fact,the attack on our family (The Abacha's)
is so devastated to an extent of seizing our travelling passport.And
they are not relenting in their effort in making me poor for life.You
could as well visit these websites below to see things by your self.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3577032.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3333557.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2492425.stm
In view of this grievous threat to our Economic and personal
survival,my family trustee have secretly protected the will.The
Security Company has called me to do something about claiming
this consignment because of the demurrage it is incurring and
I told them we would come and claim it very soon. but my son
seriously advised me to move the fund into an overseas account,
hence the reason why I have chosen you and hope that you
will come to my full assistance and unlimited co-operation.
In the meantime,there is a travelling embargo on us
(the whole family members) and our local accounts are seized.
We are currently living on goodwill of people who believe we
cannot be held responsible for the sins of my late husband.
In view of this plight,I expect you to be trustworthy and kind
enough to respond to this distressed call to save me and my
children from a hopeless future. And if you agree to help,we will
compensate you sincerely for your candid effort in this regard
with 25% of the total amount of $10 Million US Dollars.
Also,when the money ($10 Million) is moved into your discrete
account,you will be allowed to withdraw 25% in your favour while
10% hould be for expenses,tax as your government may require.The
remaining 65% will be invested meaningfully for my children's
future.My cousin (Dr.Malam Adamu) has perfected arrangements with
the Trust Company concerned and has been assured 100% risk free
and safe operation.What I demand from you now is to arrange to
visit the Finance Company where this money is being deposited
and claim it as the bona-fide owner.And in due course,all contacts
must be made through Dr.Musa Amed.whom is presently staying in
republic of benin through this,
E-mail: drmalamadamu@walla.com,Tel.:+229-957-137-52
I look forward to your quick response while thanking you for
your co-operation.In view of all above details,I request you
to keep this letter and co-operation highly confidential.
"With Regards,From"
The Entire Family,
Best Wishes.
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