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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: samina turaki <saminaturaki@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <saminuturaki01@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:45:27 +0100
Subject: CONTACT HIM NOW..
Attn: Pls,
My name is Alh, Saminu Tukuri,one of the immediate passed governor of a state and newley elected senator in nigeria. On wednesday the 11th of July 2007, I was picked up along with other former three governor`s, by the security agents from my house in Asokoro area of Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria. I have a very urgent matter to discuss with you, but could not say it out here, as Iam still under detention. I want you to contact my lawyer as soon as you receive this message. I want us to strike a real deal. I have some money that I kept somewhere, which I would like you to receive and keep for me, till my case is over, I dont want my government to know about this money, as it maybe seized.
I promise to reward you greatly, my lawyer will tell you everything about this money and how you will invest the money, presently the money is kept in a secret place which will be made known to you as soon as you accept to assist me.
The name of my lawyer, is Mr Desmond Anozie, contact him on his mobile phone: +234-806-12-68-043 or his email address: desmond.lawyer@consultant.com
Hoping to hear from you through my lawyer,
Best Regards,
Saminu.
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