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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. <ophil23@live.com>
Reply-To: <philokolie_22@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:08:47 +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 into a profitable venture 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 release documents will be carefully worked out to ensure a risky free claim by a reputable Attorney i have talked with to assist us legally.
I am willing to pay a generous management fee as well as appreciation as soon as this project is completed in good fate.I have all the details,all correspondences will be via email, for now. The fund in question is quite large.
I will expect a straight answer from you. Yes or No.If yes, Kindly furnish me with the vital information which is listed below to enable the reputable Attorney have every release vital legal documents secured in your name and favour for urgent claim of the fund:
1) Your Full Name.2) Phone, Fax and Mobile #.3) Home/Company Address.
Please Send me an e-mail along with the requested information for the Attorney to have all legal documents secured without atom of delay in your name 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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