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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: "Micheal Ojo" <ecowasojomm02@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2006 13:57:25 +0000
Subject: Confidential.

[ECOWAS] Offshore Payment Office Ghana . 
 

Attn:


I am a top civil servant from the Economic Community of West African State,
(ECOWAS) I believe that we can work together to achieve a good result. There
is this already executed contract fund lying with (ECOWAS) bank which I want
to transfer offshore for investment purpose. First you will front as the
contractor, executor/beneficiary to this already executed over-invoiced
contract sum totaling $39million. 
 
After the transfer is completed, I and my colleague who happen to be the
Auditor General will visit your country to have round table face to face
meeting about our choice of investment.
 
Respond to me now that you accept my proposal, and I will discuss with you
regarding the documents that covers the contract and terms. (ECOWAS),
Finance ministries of member states endorsed by the Accountant General and
to be paid under contract number, ECOWAS/OGN/MF/BoG/B2517/99.
Moreover, it is pertinent to note that you do not require much engagement
since we have taken care in full capacity. 
 
Please, contact me on my PRIVATE TELEPHONE LINE + 233 2422 77297, for
deliberations I am anxiously awaiting your response with hope that you will
understand the confidentiality nature of this transaction.
 
With warm regards.
Mlra M. Ojo.

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