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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: <augustin7772@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:21:05 +0900 (JST)
Subject: From Augustin
Hi,
My name is Augustin 22, from Cote D' Ivoire.
My spirit directed me to contact you after going through your contact on the net. I need your assistance to transfer the sum of $2.6 Million dollars that my father Mr Pius Michael left for me as an inheritance before he was killed by the rebels in Bouake a city in my country where he based as a
cocoa exporter. Right now I am in a church where I take refuge to save my life. I will give you 20% of the money and you will invest it for me while I continue my education in your country. I will offer you 40% of any profit that comes out of the investment while 60% will be for me. My number is
+22508332621.
I will send the bank details and documents of the money when I hear from you. Write me at (augustinmaranatha@yahoo.fr) for anything regarding this issue.
Waiting for your mail.
Augustin.
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