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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: Pius Knotte <piusknott024@msn.com>
Reply-To: <kengabriel@freenet.lu>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:31:47 +0000
Subject: Good day,
Good day,
My name is Mr. Pius K. Knotte i am an American soldier serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, I and my superior found some funds belonging to late president of Iraq, which no one is aware of except i and my superior and the total is $55,000,000.00 (Fifty Five million US dollars) this money is being kept safe in a security company. Click on this link to read more info: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stmBasically since we are working for the government we cannot keep these funds, but we want to move the funds for future use, so that you can keep it for us in your safe account or an offshore account. We will divide the total funds in three ways, since we are 3 that are involved, this means that you will take 30%, I will take 30%, and my superior will take 30% while 10% will go to charity homes in your country. This business is confidential, and it should not be discussed with anyone.There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested i will send you the full details, my priority is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us.
Can i trust you? When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone for quick communication also your contact details. This business is risk free.
Regards.
Sgt. Pius
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