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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: gilogodo225@aeiou.pt
Reply-To: Gilbert Ogodo <gilbertogodo1@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:25:07 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From Gilbert Ogodo /Appeal for Assistance.
From Gilbert Ogodo /Appeal for Assistance.=20
Dearest One,=20
Good day,I am Gilbert Ogodo from Ivory Coast.I am writing you from the capi=
tal where i am hiding as refuge after the brutal war and murder of my peran=
ts by the rebels during the renewed fighting here in my country.Because of =
the war my late Father sold his shipping company and=C2=A0 deposited US$18,=
300, 000.00 Million in his foreign account with one of the bank here in Co=
te d'Ivoire.Please, i got your profile from net and due to political=C2=A0 =
sutuation here in Ivory Coast now,i need your urgent assistance to assist m=
e transfer this money to your account and also to help me relocate to your =
country to further my study ,i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum=
for your help.Please,Kindly call me on this Number (+22547280024) for more=
discussion or email me .=20
Best Regards=20
Gilbert Ogodo=20
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