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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: peter obasi <obasipeter@yahoo.ca>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:10:59 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: hello
HELLO FRIEND
Let this mail not be intepreted as false message with evil desire before you but with all sense of responsibility,consider it with utmost commitment.
By way of introduction,i am of the William's Family in Zimbabwe. I am the eldest in a family of 5 and by virtue of our African tradition,the head of the family since my father is now deceased.
My late father Mr Winston Khumalo was a famous Farmer and a prominent politician although on a diffrent political platform with our sit tight President -Mr Robert Mugabe.It was as a result of this political differences coupled with colour discrimination that pushed my late father into constant problem with our President.
The president using his executive powers has stripped all white farmers of all their farm lands and this wicked act led many to die prematuredly while others fled for their dear life.My family was one of those that suffered from these double calamities because,not only did my father died,but we, his family members were forced into unplanned exile.
The Governor of a State in Nigeria called Kwara had extended olive branch to us to come and settle and continue with their life in his state.This act was a noble one and highly wellcomed by most of us.After concluding several immigrations hurdles,we were granted temporary stay in Nigeria as assylum seekers pending the final confirmation by the Federal authorities.
As we were travelling to settle in Nigeria,i and my mother collected all our family's life savings which amounted to USD8.12million and deposited it on arrival with a finance company in Nigeria for safe keeping.
Since our arrival in Nigeria,we have learnt a lot of things about this great nation which prouds itself as big brother to other African Countries.Our observation has truly confirmed that this country(Nigeria)is not an ideal place for us to live.There are several problems in Nigeria,ranging from endemic corruption,Youth restiveness,Political and economic instability etc.etc.Infact,we are at lost that we are about to loose everything that we have laboured in life.
It is this fear that neccessitated my writing this S.O.S mail to you in order to seek for your assitance in making sure that we safeguard this money in your care as well investing same in any lucrative business which you may recommend for us.We hope to concede some rights to you which will see you having equity share with us as well managing this investment until we become experienced to take over.
If this message received your favourable attention,you should indicate urgently by mail, stating your terms of agreement and other neccessary areas you considered appropriate for this partnership to hold.Any business agenda which you can present now is acceptable and will be of added advantage.
Thank you
Yours Truly,
peter
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