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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: roger bird <rogerbird_bird_10@msn.com>
Reply-To: <rogerbird_37@yahoo.es>
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:29:52 +0000
Subject: CONTACTING YOU
Greeting
I know this could be a surprise to you; but it just that I want to inform you about the new
Development here in London . My aim is to relocate the sum of sixteen million pounds
(â¤16 million pounds), which is presently available and in my possession.
,I am a serving government functionary in my Native Country. The money
Was realized from gratification/kickbacks which were received from foreign
contractors who executed contracts for my country in the last 2 years.
So, I need somebody who will act as beneficiary receive this money abroad,
, and also nominate a good investment facility in your country where the fund will
Be placed, for profits makingâs am offering you 35% of total sum after the transfer
The entire plan and documents of this transaction will be forwarded to you as soon as I
receive your positive response. I also want to assure you that there is no risk attach
to you in this business.
MR Roger Bird Keith
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