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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: james smith <jamessmith_z16@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <jamessmith_140z@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:57:20 +0000
Subject: Hello sir/madam
Dear Sir,
Am Mr. James Smith from Sierra Lone ,
I am contact you for your kind assistance for investment here in
South Africa.
I really want to invest towards real estate properties, Hotel and construction as the case may be.
But if their is any other investment you think that will be profitable for me, please let me know.
Am in South Africa for now and shall be waiting to hear from you.
Do forward me with your direct contact number for further telephone conversations for better understanding.
Awaiting for your urgent response.
Regards
E-Email
Mr. James Smith
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