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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: DR ANENE MUKOLU <dranenemukolu@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 12:05:45 +0100
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Dr Anene Mukolu
NNPC Headquarters.
www.nigerianoil-gas.com
Sir / madam,
I'm a member of the contract award committee, federal
ministry of petroleum resources, Nigeria.
www.nigerianoil-gas.com
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of USD35m and subsequent investment in properties in your country. you will be required to
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum.
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,30% of the total sum of USD35m will be for you.
While thanking you in anticipation for your favourable
consideration over my proposal,you are to respond for more details with the following informations.
1,Your Full Names..................................
2,Your Contact Address...........................
3,Your Age..........................
4,Your Occupation...................................
yours faithfully,
Dr Anene Mukolu
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