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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: mary kofi rotimi <barmarykofi@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 06:03:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: attantion


FROM:
ALHAJI MOHAMMED YOUSIF
(ESQ)

ALHAJI MOHAMMED YOUSIF
& ASSOCIATES,
# 30 ADISA BASHUA STREET,
ACCRA GHANA WEST AFRICA
TEL: +233 243839590
Dear
It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and assistance in the context stated below, I am Barrister ALHAJI MOHAMMED YOUSIF
,The personal Attorney to the late Mr. Larry Rhonda. I got your contact through the help of my sister-in-law that works with the American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism, though I did not disclose to her my humble intention for an honest foreigner like you.
Having noted the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the recommendation. My late client was the Chief Executive officer of { M,D,C)Morkin Development Company} for 15 good years and he was retired on the 30th day of june 2000. After a month,My client, Who died along with his entire family on Monday,31 July, 2000 in a plane crash in paris. Please visit this site, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm>". Before their death my client Deposited the total sum of $15,000,000.00 In a Finance House hoping of transferring the fund to his country, and to help the charity homes
as soon as he comes back from the conference.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 5 years now' I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased .I agree to pay you 20% of the fund, 30% to me and While 40%will be also paid to the charity homes, in your area , then 10% incase if you spend any money like phone calls, mails, {AFFIDAVIT OF TRUE NEXT OF KIN}.Further more,Kindly furnish me with your following Details.
{A}.YOUR FULL NAME.
{B}.YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.
{C}.YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.
{D} YOUR IDENTIFICATION AND YOUR OCUPATION.
(E).YOUR AGE.
As soon as i receive your details, I will write an application to the trustlink security company ltd for immediate payment. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and that you should not entertain any atom of fear as all required arrangements have been made for the transfer. You should contact me immediately as soon as you receive this letter. Trusting to hear from you immediately. Regards,
Thanks

ALHAJI MOHAMMED YOUSIF
TEL: +233 243839590








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