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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: Official Director <officialdirector900@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <commission47@myway.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:50:29 +0000
Subject: HELLO MY DEAR FRIEND
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION SANDTON TOWERS,JOHANNESBURG P.M.B. 12701 SOUTH AFRICA . FROM THE DESK OF:Eng.Jacob Maroga(USED AND WASTE MANAGEMENT): Pravite Email Address:commission47@myway.com CONFIDENTIAL ATT:CEO/MD, I am a member of the contract award committee Departmnent of Water Reserach Commission South Africa; I am in search of an agent to assist in the transfer of (USD14.5M) and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be required to. (1) Assist in the transfer of the said funds (2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment (3) Assist us in purchase ofproperties. If you decide to render your service in this regard, 20% of the total sum of USD14.5M will be for you. Reply me immediately you receive this mail with the following informations for proper Identifications. Your Full Name and Address, Your Age, Occupation and Position, Your Telephone Mobile and Fax Number for Communication Purpose. Thank you and God bless, as I wait in anticipation of your fullest co-operation. Private Email Address:commission47@myway.com
Yours Faithfully, Eng.Jacob Maroga
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