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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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From: joseph lucas <j.l.family_7@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:02:36 +0200
Subject: PLS CONTACT JOSEPH ASAP
DEAR ASSOCIATEI NEED YOUR HELP PLS. I know how surprise this letter will come to you, But i would advice that you consider it as a request from a family in dare need of assistance.I am Mr.JOSEPH LUCAS of Gwanda town in Zimbabwe.
Your contact information came to me from your country's trade journal during my search for a reliable and God fearing person that can assist me and my only Mother AND I quite believe on my own that you can be of great help in this regard even if i am not acquainted to you before.
The business involves the transfer of EIGHTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND U.S.DOLLARS ONLY (US$18,500,000.00) into your account for safe keeping. This fund is inherited from my late Father who was assasinated by the president's (ROBERT MUGABE) aides in view of taking his lands and property during the crisis last year which lead to the killing and barnishing of foreign (white) farmers.
After the death of my Father (A DAY I CAN NEVER FORGET) I was approached by our family lawyer who told me that my late Father had filed a document with him which stipulates his "WILL". In the "WILL" he specifically pointed and I quote, Dear Son,I wish to draw your attention to the sum of {EIGHTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND U.S.DOLLARS(U.S$18.5M)which I deposited with Coin Security Company Pty Ltd Johannesburg, South Africa with all the documents filed by our lawyer.
In case of my absence on earth caused by death only, you should solicit for a foreigner that can assist you to transfer the money out of there (SA)for investment purposes.
I have saved this money to make the future of my only son" JOSEPH LUCAS AND MY WIFE, that was immediately the government started eyeing my business and involvements with the white farmers.
Please take good care of your self and your Mother,we shall meet to part no more. From the above, you will understand that my future depends on this money and as such I will be grateful if you can assist us in transferring this fund to your account overseas for our investments. You can contact "JOSEPH" in South Africa on Telephone:+27 -73-185-6507, And Email Is (lucasfamily_101@yahoo.co.uk)
I will arrange with our lawyer for the modalities of transferring this fund without any hitch. For your assistance we have agreed to offer you 25% of the whole fund, 10% for any expenses that may be incurred while the remaining 65% will be kept for us under your care till our arrival in your country.God bless you for your anticipated understanding and co-operation. PLEASE SEND ME YOUR PRIVATE TELEPHONE NUMBER AND YOUR FULL NAME.
Best regards MR. JOSEPH LUCASJohannesburg, Republic of South Africa..............................................................................................................................
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