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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: Mike Raymond <mike_raymond_2@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mikeraymond@rediffmail.com
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:20:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Can i trust you..
I have a new email address!You can now email me at: mike_raymond_2@yahoo.com
- Eco Bank Benin plc 82 Abisi Street Benin Cotonou Republic. Attn....... My name is Mike Raymond,i am the Auditor General and computer manager here in our Bank (Eco Bank Benin).I have only written to seek your indulgence and assistance. I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount of base 3,300,000.00{Three Million Three hundred thousand Dollars}of Late Mr. John Hughes out of the bank,he died a long time ago(on records),till now the account remained dormant. I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank account of your choice. Thus,for your indulgence and support, I propose an offer of 25% of the total amount to be yours after the transfer has been successfully concluded. Your full name and phone number/fax is need in the first Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary proceedure with which to make the transfer progress.I am anxiously awaiting your response. My Informations will be given to you in my next mail. Thanks and God bless You. Regards and Respect.
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