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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: "Mr. Mumbengegwi Fredrick Jnr" <eco01@officehitters.com>
Reply-To: rhodesian.1@live.com
Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:21:48 +0000
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSE/ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.
Dear Friend,
I am Mr. Mumbengegwi Fredrick Jnr, a Zimbabwean by birth, a final year student of political science and the first son of late Mr. Mumbengegwi Fredrick Snr, who was murdered in a land dispute in Zimbabwe.
With due respect, trust and humility, I write to you irrespective of the fact that you do not know me, but please do consider this letter as a request from a friend and family in dare need of assistance. My late father was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold blood by the agent of the ruling government of President ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged support and sympathy for Zimbabwean opposition party (MDC), which we communicated to the whole world through BBC AND CNN. Before the death of my father, he took me to SOUTH AFRICA to deposit the sum of $29.5 Million US Dollars with a security and Finance Company, as if he knew the looming danger in Zimbabwe. The money was deposited as a gem or precious stone to avoid much demurrage from the security firm. This money was ear marked for the purchase of new machinery and chemicals for the farms and the establishment of new farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.
The rate on inflation in my country is the highest in the world, and we are the most sanctioned nation in the world due to the policies of our president since his inuguration as president in 1983, our government has shut its doors against western media, Idi Amin style.
I must let you know that this business is 100% risk free and the nature of your business does not necessarily matter. So if you are willing to assist us, I and my family have agreed to give you 15% of the total money, 30% will be for a joint business venture I will be doing with you and another 50% will be for Me and my family, which we shall also invest in your country and the remaining 5%, will be mapped out for all expenses we may incurred during the transaction. Therefore, if you are willing and interested to render the needed assistance.
I also need your private phone and fax number for easy communication. Remember that this is highly confidential and the success of this business depends on how secret it is kept, waiting for your prompt and positive response. Please call me as soon as you receive this mail.
YOU CAN READ MORE ON VISTING THIS SITE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/725643.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/818766.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/918781.stm,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/715001.stm,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1063785.stm,
Respectfully Yours,
Mr. Mumbengegwi Fredrick Jnr
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