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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: huhkjk yihkuilui <e_me_kaben35@hotmail.fr>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:48:43 +0100
Subject: GOOD DAY
My Dear,
This is to thank you for your effort.I understand that your hands were tied.Not to worry. I have succeeded,the money has been transfered into the account provided by a newly found friend of mine in Australia.
To compensate for your past assistance and commitments,i have dropped an International Certifie Bank Draft of $800,000,00 for you.
I am in Australia with my family presently.I do intend to establish some business concerns here,and possibly buy some properties.Contact my Secretary in Benin-Republic Mr.benyaki on(benyaki300@yahoo.fr ) Forward my mail to him,then ask him to send the cheque to you.He will need your full home adderss and telephoneand as well a copy of your picture.
Take good care of your self.
Regards, emekaben
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