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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: kwame smith <kame-sm@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <kwame_smith2007@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:07:05 +0000
Subject: Barrister Kwame Smith
Attention:
My name is Barrister Kwame Smith, the attorney of the formerpresident of liberia MR CHARLES TAYLOR.I am now seeking yourassistance to recieve the two boxes of $30.8MILLON USDollars which my client hasaggreed to compensate you with percentage of 35% for your nobleassistance 65% for me for further investments in your country. Send me yourCell-Phone and fax number with detailed address for delivery of funds.
Yours Faithfully Barrister Kwame Smith
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