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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "dikko ahmed maman" <dikkomaman_nddcommission@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:22:12 -0700
Subject: Meaningful Relationship.

Dear Beloveth,

Compliments of the day. Naturally, this letter will come to you as a
surprise since we have not met, permit me for this meaningful relationship.
I seek your assistance for investment in your country .

I am Mr Dikko Maman,the Director of accounts and finance with the Delta
development commission. My commission is established under cap 10,act 21 of
the 2000 constitution,of the federal government.

This commission was empowered and charged with the developmental,
contractual and medical awards and payments in the niger delta oil region.
You may be aware of this commission.

I am contacting you for a financial business opportunity in my commission
(NDDC) READY now. It is strictly confidential and stress free.(IT DOES NOT
POSE ANY RISK) Bearing in mind.

I appreciate your attention as a foreigner to use your personal or company
account to wire out a sum of $15.5 million USD for our benefits and
investment in your country, since as civil servants here we are not allowed
by law to open foreign accounts.

This is a deliberate over-invoiced settlement fund from the COMMISSION
TENDER BOARD with dully appropriated and constitutional approvals. This
means you have no fear about this transaction as it is constitutional based
and every thing legally is put in place to ensure success.

I am looking forward to be investing in your country as i retire early next
year.
Considering our meaningful positions and relationship in this concern, let
us keep this fund confidential.
Thank for your understanding and help.



Please respond quickly for full details and wishing you a wounderful day.

I can assure you we can effect this fund in the next 7 banking days , for
seeing is believing.

Very Regards

Mr,Dikko Maman,
Director of Accountant/ Finance.

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