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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: "Mr.Phil. Okolie." <okoliep8@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <philokolie_22@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:14:15 +0100
Subject: Dear Friend,
Dear Friend,
I need your services in a confidential matter regarding fund out of a family beneficiary deposit for investment in your country as such i decided to establish contact with you for assistance.
This requires a private arrangement,as you will receive these funds under legal claims; all legal documents will be carefully worked out to ensure a risky free claim.
I am willing to pay a generous management fee as well as appreciation as soon as this transaction is completed.I have all the details,all correspondences will be via email, for now. The funds in question are quite large.
I will expect a straight answer from you. Yes or No.If yes, Kindly furnish me with your personal information which must include your full information:
1) Your Full Name.2) Phone, Fax and Mobile #.3) Home/Company Address.
Please Send me an e-mail as soon as you receive this letter for further discussion and more clarification.
Thanks and God Bless You.
Mr.Phil Okolie.
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