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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: mariam abacha <mariamabacha1z1@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION
FULL TRUST
I decided to contact you and I have no option than to do so, I hope you will not betray my confidence in you. I have deposited the sum of $35million U.S dollar in a swift security firm whose name is withheld for now until we open communication. So please send down your name , Age, Occupation,Sex, Phone/Fax Number and your contact Address. I shall be greatefull if you could receive this fund into your account for safe keeping in your country.
I have gotten a diplomat who will move this money to you in your country and he is going to give you a call when he gets there so that you can meet with him and collect the money from him and keep it for me till my son come over for the sharing.This arrangement is known to you and my son Mohammed alone also shall not be discloesed to any one for security reasons, My son Mohammed shall be in full charge of the transaction as I am being placed on security surveillance for now.
He shall give you the details of the transaction. I would also like to invest a part of my share in your company or business.
Reply with this email (mariamabacha1z1@yahoo.co.uk) for security purpose.
I am waiting for your quick response.
Thanks!.
Dr Mrs Mariam Abacha.
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