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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: "Paul Boateng" <info1002@gala.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:28:07 +0100
Subject: Your compensation.
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AFRICAN UNION PRESIDENTS,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
IMPLIMENTATION COMMITTEE.
Your compensation.
At the just concluded meeting of the African Union Presidents in Cotonou,
Benin Republic, the sum of $150 million was voted and released for
disbursement as
compensation to people who are experiencing difficulties in getting paid
for various claims.
You are lucky to be choosen as one of those to be compensated. Accordingly,
the sum of $650,000.00 has been approved for you. This exercise will last
for two
weeks effective from the date of receipt of this mail. You are therefore,
advised to furnish us with your details and chose the mode of payment you
will
prefer: Check, Wire transfer, etc. and send to the undersigned immediately.
Yours sincerely,
Rev; Paul Boateng.
Secretary,
Implementation committee
E-mail:sec.pboateng.bn@live.com
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