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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: "harrisblessing_555@myway.com" <harrisblessing1970@terra.com.mx>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:15:32 -0600
Subject: Good Day
Hon.Harris Blessing,
Lagos,Nigeria.
Dear Friend,
I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee(CCAC), Ministry of Mines and Energy, Nigeria, i need a trust-worthy partner to assist me in the transfer of Fourty five Million Five hundered thousand United State Dollars(US$45.5M). And subsequent investment in properties in your country.
You will be required to:
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to me in this regard, 30% of the total sum will be offered to you. Please, quickly send me your phone and fax numbers,to enable me relate with you.
Note;Reply me through my private E-mail;harrisblessing_555@myway.com
Yours Faithfully
Hon.Harris Blessing
Chairman Contract Award Committee {CCAC}
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