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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: Patricia Okemba <pat_okemba3@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:29:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From Patricia Okemba
From Patricia Okemba
Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire
West Africa.
My private email: pat_okemba3@yahoo.com
My Dear ,
Greetings !
Kindly accept my apology for sending unsolicited mail to you.I believe you are a respected personality, considering the fact that I got your contact through this site,(www.rorkesdriftvc.com)
I am Miss Patricia Okemba , I inherritated an important sum of money from my late father who was a prominent Gold and Cocoa marchant who died in recent here in Cote d'Ivoire. My mother died when I was a little child . I wish to request for your assistance in investing this money in lucrative venture under your directives and guidiance in your country as my father suggested investment on real estate before his untimely death.
I want you to assist me for the transfer of this sum of Seven million, five hundred thousand United State Dollars. (USD7.500,000)to your account in your country hence I will give you the contact of the bank where the money is so that you can contact them immediately and discuss with them since I do not know much about financial issues.
I will gladly give you some resonable percentage from the total sum for your assistance while I pray that you do not betray me at last.
Please it is important you contact me immediately for more clearification on the next step for smooth conclusion .
Awaiting your immediate response and God bless you.
Reply through my email address: pat_okemba3@yahoo.com
Yours Sincerely,
Patricia Okemba
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