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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: "Dr. \(Mrs\) Mariam Abacha" <sam_07_02@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: mabacha_60@yahoo.co.in
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:02:44 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Read and get back to me.
ABACHAS FAMILY ESTATE.
ESTATE DEVELOPER & CONSULTANTS
Ref: .
Date:
ATTENTION:
I am Dr. (Mrs) Mariam Abacha, wife of the former Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha who died on the 8th of June 1998 while still on active duty. I am contacting you in view of the fact that we could be of great assistance to each other, likewise developing a cordial business relationship. You can catch more story about my late husband on these websites:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/564554.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2492425.stm
I want to re-profile the total sum of thirty-five million United States dollars ($35,000,000.00 USD) to your country for immediate investment with your assistance.
Best Regards,
Dr. (Mrs) Mariam Abacha.
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