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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: rose william <mrsrose_william20@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 21:45:05 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Save Our Soul From Danger !!!
From:Mrs.Rose William
Ave. Rd 906
Flat 8 Abidjan
Cote D' Ivoire -West Africa
Dear Respectful One,
I know this proposal letter may come to you as a surprise considering the fact that we have not had any formal acquaintance before, but all the same I would want you for the sake of God to give this an immediate attention in view of the fact that the security of my live and possession is at stake . I am Mrs.Rose William from war ravaged SIERRA LEONE but presently domiciled in Abidjan Ivory coast with my two sons .My Husband Mr.Richard A. William who before his untimely assassination by the rebels was the Director of SIERRA LEONE Diamond corporation LDC) .
He was killed in our government residential house along side two of my other children ,two house maids and one government attached security guard, fortunately for I, and my two sons,we were on a week end visit to our home town As we got the news of the tragedy ,we immediately managed to ran into neighbouring country IVORY COAST for refuge . As we were coming into this country ,we had some documents of a deposit of $10.5m USD (Ten million Five hundred thousand united state dollars ) made by my late Husband in a Security and trust company .
Following the content of my Husband,s which I saw it reads that he intended to use this fund for his international business transaction after his tenure in office but was unfortunately murdered .I had located the security company where the money is deposited with the help of an attorney and established ownership.
Please right now ,with the bitter experiences we had in our country and the war still going on especially in diamond area which incidentally is where we hail from Coupled with the recent political upheavals and hostilities in this country Ivory coast ,we desire seriously to leave here and live the rest of our life into a more peaceful and politically stable country like yours Hence this proposal and request .We therefore wish you can help me in the followingregards.
1) To provide me with a good bank account to transfer the money into.
2) To help me invest the money into a lucrative business .
3) To assist my two sons get a college admission to further their education.
Please I know that , this letter may sound strange and incredible to you but the CNN and the BBC African bulletin normally have it as their major news features .Therefore for the sake of God and humanity give an immediate positive consideration and reply to me via our e-mail address or call me with my number above.
I will willingly agree to any suitable percentage of the money you will propose as your compensation for your assistance with regards to the above . Please in view of our sensitive refugee status and as I am still conscious of my Husband's enemies .
I would like you to give this a highly confidential pproach .
Remain Blessed as you come up to help a widow like me.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Rose William .
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