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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: fatou michel <fatou_michel13@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:21:06 +0100 (CET)
Subject: From fatou michel 13 Need Your Help
>From fatou michel
Dear
Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I am michel fatou , the daughter of Jude michel . I am in the position of US$12. Million which I want to invest in a lucrative business venture in your country. This money is of no criminal origin as it was released from the alluvial gold dust sold during the war when my father the governor of Tonkolili Provinces. I now want to move this money abroad and invest it in a profitable ventures as time is now ripe for such move.
What I ask of you is :
1.To assist me invest this money in a profitable business venture in your country or any other suitable country where you have good connections.
2.To manage this fund in a profitable manner preferable a joint venture.
3.To help me relocate after the successful transfer of this fund to your account.
I will give you 20% for your kind assistance to me. I will give you further details as soon as I hear from you. Please,
I wait for your response.
Best wishes
>From fatou michel
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