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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: "MrsElizabeth Alamin" <mrselizabeth_alamin@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 14:48:40 +0000
Subject: HUMBLE DONATION

My Lordship,


Calvary greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am former Mrs
Fatima Aisha Alamin, now MrsElizabeth Alamin, a widow to late Sheik Mohammed
Alamin.

I am 74 years old, I am now a new Christian convert suffering from long time
cancer of the breast and from all indications that my condition is really
deteriorating and is quite obvious that I won't live more than six months
because the cancer stage has gotten to a very bad stage.
My Late husband was killed during the Gulf war and at that period of our
marriage, we could'nt produce any child. My late husband was very wealthy
and after his death, I inherited all his business and wealth.
The doctor has advised me that I may not leave for more than six months so I
now decided to divide part of this wealth and to contribute to the
development of the church in Africa,America,Europe and Asian countries.

The mission which will no doubt be tasking had made me to relocate to
Nigeria in Africa where I leave presently. I selected your church after
visiting the website and prayed over it. I am willing to donate the sum of
$2.000,000.00 Million US Dollars to your Ministry for the development of
your Church and also for the less priviledged.

Please note that the fund is lying in a Security Company in London,therfore
my lawyer will file an application for the transfer of the money in the name
of your Ministry.

Lastly, I honestly pray that this money when transfered to your Account,
will be used for the said purpose because I have come to find out that
wealth acquisition without Christ is Vanity upon Vanity.
If you have to die says the Lord, keep fit and I willgive you the crown of
life. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Full
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you.

I wait your urgent response.

Yours in Christ.
Christiana Alamin,

4A George Close
Zaria,
Nigeria.
Email:mrselizabethalamin@yahoo.com

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