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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: "Samir Rabia" <samirrabia@maktoob.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:31:33 -1200
Subject: Investment Plan

Investment Plan


Please read!

In April 2003, Staff Sergeant Kenneth Buff of the United
States Army found US$160 million hidden by fleeing members
of the Baath Party led by former dictator Saddam Hussein of
Iraq. Later, a search of the area revealed more hidden loot,
totaling US$650 million in all! For a detailed account of
the money found by the US Soldiers, please click on the
following website:

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/04/20/1050777165192.html


Last week, during a routine archaeological excavation of the
area east of Tigris River, I
discovered 2 boxes of the similar kind found by US Army!
After careful examination I discovered that it is $100 US
Dollars notes totaling USD 7Million which I concealed
personally and packaged in one box hidden safely at my place
of residence. Indeed, the security situation here is very
critical; I would want to move those funds out of the
country without hesitation. Therefore the solution is to
move this money abroad anxiously as I cannot do it alone; I
need foreign help! Can you help me? I do not have any
foreign contacts. I will therefore appreciate your help to
move this money abroad for investment. In consideration of
your help, you will keep US$1.4 million of this money as
your share, and keep US$5.6 million in a safe bank account
for me, until I will arrive your Country to invest the
money.

If you are interested, please reply urgently so that we can
conclude the plan to move this money. It will be 100% risk
free! You will not be required to travel to Iraq. Rather I
can send it to you via diplomatic courier service through
special arrangement to your country for you to clear and
collect and proceed for subsequent lodgment of the money
into your designated account pending my arrival as time can
permit me

May Allah bless you!

Regards,
Samir Abou Rabia
Baghdad Iraq

samirrabia3@redejovem.net

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