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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: Sgt Benjamin Ulysses <sgtulysses.39@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <benjamin_dover20070@walla.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:58:46 -0600
Subject: PRIVATE OFFER
Dear Friend
Good day to you, My name is Benjamin Ulysses. I am an American soldier, serving in the military with the Third infantry Division in Iraq.
I and my superior moved funds belonging to Saddam Hussein, the total is $25,000,000.00 (Twenty Five million US dollars) this money is being kept safe in in the bank i depost it in Europe. You can go to this web link to read about events that took place here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm Basically since we are working for the government we cannot keep these funds, we have deci ded to look for someone to help us keep this funds this is why I have contacted you, so you can keep it for us in your safe account or an offshore account. We will divide the total funds in three ways, since we are three involved in this. You will take 30%, and 30% will be for me, and my superior will take 30%. 10% will be kept aside for expenses. This business is confidential, and it should not be discussed with anyone. There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? To ensure confidentiality, when you receive this letter, kindly reply me via e-mail signifying your interest including your confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick communication and also your contact details.
This business is r isk free. Reply this e_mail to my private e_mail address:benjamin_dover20070@walla.com
Respectfully submittedSgt.Benjamin Ulysses
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