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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: william edward <williamedward019@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:47:01 +0100
Subject: Contact my secretary today.
Hello my good friend.
How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family?,I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has been concluded with the assistance of another foreign partner from Isreal who financed the transaction to a logical conclusion. Due to your effort,sincerity,courage and trust worthiness you showed during the course of the transaction.I have left a certified international bank cheque worth of $1,200, 000.00 cashable anywhere in the world for you.
Contact my secretary Mr.Christian Ajai in Cotonou,Benin Republic.His email address is christianajai3@yahoo.fr he will send the check to you.You should send him your full Name and telephone number/Your currect mailing address where you want him to send the cheque to you.
Thanks and God bless you and your family.
Hoping to hear from you.
Mr.William Edwards
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