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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: koffi adams <koffi1997adams@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 18:35:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dear One
Dear Friend,
I am one of the Personal Assistants to the late President of Togo.
I will not like to waste your time.
I am looking for someone to transfer some amount of money into his account.
I am Presently in Ivory coast Because I cannot go back to my country for now.
I am waiting for your quick reply
or call me on the line +22508482565 Regards,
Mr. Koffi Adams
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