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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: "Kate Ben" <kateben001@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: kateben001@cooltoad.com
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:49:34 +0000
Subject: Urgent Reply Needed
Dear
I salute you in the name of the most High! My name is Mrs. Kate Benson.
Am a widow and a mother of four girls. We do not know each other and I'm
wondering how you will view this letter. Please, accept my sincere apology.
Sorry, about taking your time as well. I will be highly obliged if you can
assist me in this business. My Husband is an Nigerian while I am a South
Africa. My late husband, Mr Benson David, was a loving, caring and
hardworking businessman. Prior to his death by plane crash, he was living
with us in South Africa. He died November 1st 1990. This sad event occurred
during one of his business trips to the US. Please, find below the website
for more information. If you go through this publication critically, you
will find my husband's name, David Ameeraly amongst others that lost their
life on that fateful day as published by British Broadcasting Corporation
(BBC) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/502503.stmB
Before the sudden death of my beloved husband, he planned to establish a
business in Europe with the sum of US$ 18.5 Dollars (Eighten Million, five
hundred thousand Dollars only). Unfortunately, he died before this venture
could materialize. Following his death, his family members insisted that I
am not entitled to his properties (assets and money).
Since I am a woman and my offsprings are all girls coupled with the fact
that I do not have a male child, I was put under terrible pressure to stay
clear from my legitimate husband estates According to their family
culture/traditional believe, a woman is not allowed to run late
husband business and worst of all, I was asked to move into David's younger
brother's household as one of his wives. My problem started when I refused
to be inherited by David's younger brother. Fortunately, the proposed
investment fund US$ 18.5 Dollars (Eighten One Million, five hundred thousand
Dollars only). that was deposited with the investment/security company was
unknown to the family. As such, they did not ask for this. If not, it would
have been a problem as there would have been nothing to fall back on. It's
only our lawyer & my humble self that know of this fund. I have discussed
this matter with the Finance company were the fund was lodged. This is the
asset I have left and I need part of this money for my daughters school fees
and to maintain my personal life as well. Benson David's family was
vehemently against my daughters education. All they intend doing,
was to give them out for marriage at a tender age. According to the staff of
the finance company, the best way to secure this money is to transfer this
money into an alternative bank account for safekeeping.
Later it will be used for business investment which is subject to the advise
of whoever that will be assisting us finally.
For obvious reasons, I do not want the finance company's involvement.
This transaction must be handled under strict confidentiality. At this
juncture, I thought it wise to solicit your indispensable assistance to
receiving this fund on my behalf. I do not have knowledge of funds
management & business in general. I was a full-time housewife.
Therefore, this step depends on your trust-worthiness & ability to handle
funds of this magnitude. All that is required of you, is to forward to me by
email, your direct phone, fax, address or any other information you may deem
helpful. I need the requested information for the purpose of securing the
relevant documents in your name as my confidante/ bona fide beneficiary.
Please, note that this transaction is legitimate and 100% hitch-free. We
will not violate any known law of my country and that of yours. So, be
rest-assured.
However, as soon as I receive your positive response to the above business
transaction, I shall provide you with necessary transfer details. Note also,
that you must convince me of your trust-worthiness and ability to keep
secret. I have decided to compensate you with 40%
of the total money as a reward for your sincere assistance and the remaining
60% will be used to pursue my late husband's investment dream in real
estate.
Thanking you for your anticipated response as I look forward to hearing
from you.
I remain.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Kate Benson.
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