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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: Derek Oconnor <derekoconnor1@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: derekoconnor63@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:24:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: FROM: Mr. Derek O"Connor
Attn: Sir,
I am Mr. Derek O"Connor, a director with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). I have a deal of US$38 million that needs to be transferred into your bank account; this deal is an over invoiced contract sum, which is now approved for payment/transfer.
I need your help to join me work it out together for our mutual benefit. There is no risk involved. You will be detailed as soon as you indicate your interest and willingness.
Await your response.
Regards.
Mr. Derek O"Connor.
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