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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: "Mr. William Morris" <wm01_014@msn.com>
Reply-To: <wmorris_01@walla.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:44:13 +0000
Subject: You have 1 unread message...
From Mr. William Morris.PO Box 10720217 StrandLondon WC2R 1AP My Request. I Have a very important request that make me to contact you; I am Mr. WilliamMorris, I found Your profile very interesting and decided to reach you directlyto solicit your assistance and Guidelines in making a business investment andtransfer of Twelve Million, Five hundred thousand Pounds Sterling(£12,500,000.00), to your country within the Next few days. I presently work as a senior Accounts Director, Offshore Mortgage &Services with Natwest Bank Plc, London. But at this moment, I am constrained toissue more details about this profitable Business investment until I get yourresponse by mail. This transaction is totally free of risk and troubles as the fund is legitimateand does not originate from drug, money laundry, terrorism or any other illegalact, funds will be released to you after necessary processes have beenfollowed. Please take out a moment of your very busy Schedule today to respond back ifyou are interested; please send your direct telephone numbers through thisemail (wmorris_01@walla.com) for an initial confidential communication. I wishfor utmost confidentiality in handling this transaction. Awaiting your reply,Mr. William Morris.Snr. Accounts Director.
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