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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: Mark Peters <project.0012@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <markpetersnnpc_ng@excite.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 00:22:09 +0100
Subject: With Due Regard
Mr. Mark PetersNNPC Towers IkoyiLagos - NigeriaTel: + 234 1 7622754 Good day, I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Federal Ministry Petroleum Resources, Nigeria. We are in search for an agent to assist us in the transfer of (US$50,4M) FIFTY MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS. 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(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 25% of the total sum will be offered to you. Please, quickly get back to me on if you willing to assist. Respectfully, Mr. Mark PetersDirect Tel: + 234 1 7622754Chairman Contract Award Committee {CCAC}
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