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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: koffi angela <madamkoffiangela2002@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:15:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ASSISTANT INVESTMENT
Dear Beloved,
I am Madam Koffi Angela, 34years old from Ivory Coast
The husband of Mr.Koffi Wilson I have Only child/Daughter
I have (3.5 million USD) which was made by my late husband before he died which is left in a security company here in my country. I seek your permission to remit this amount to your country so that I could come to your country for investment and to further my Daughter education.
I have decided to offer you 20% of the total sum for your desire to assist me. Please do respond immediately you receive this mail for more informations regarding the trunk box.
Do not hessitate to ask questions when you find it necessary for a better understanding , and please reply if you find it ecessary that you can be of my help.
Reply me througth my private Box madamkoffiangela@yahoo.com for security reason
My Best Regards.
Madam Koffi Angela.
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