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VERY URGENT

From the Editor: Wow this lawyer in Nigeria want’s to give me a bunch of money from a dead guy who’s heirs can’t be found. Apparently they all died in a plane crash. I just have to praise lord for this ongoing good fortune of people randomly offering me money.
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Friday, October 9th, 2009

Hello

I am Barrister Ayon Richard,a solicitor at law and the personal Attorney To Mr.John Williams, a national of your country, who lived in Nigeria , Here in after  referred to as my client.On the July 2000 , my client was involved in a plane crash Unfortunately died along with his entire family.

I am contacting you to assist in repatriating his money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Bank where this huge deposit was lodged. Particularly, now that the ZENITH BANK, where the deceased had an account valued at about GBP 7.8 million Pounds  issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account Confiscated within the next twenty one official working days.

Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives, I now seek your consent to present you as the next of kin Of the deceased Hence you are from the same country with him so that the Proceeds of this account valued at GBP 7.8 million Pounds can be paid to you. If you agree, we can discuss your percentage. I have all necessary Legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make for this fund to be released into your account.All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal a success.

I guarantee you that this deal will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

ALSO YOU NEED TO KEEP THIS DEAL PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTAIL.

Awaiting your immediate response.

Best Regards,

Barrister Ayon Richard.

Investment Business Project Proposal

From the Editor: It’s truly amazing that in the midst of the credit crisis, that i’m being offerred a $45 Million investment in my business. Strange, back in 1999 and 2000, when VC’s where throwing money at websites with traffic, i couldn’t get $1 million. Isn’t the internet great? Now strangers can randomly offer millions in venture capital to people like us!
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Hello ,
I am resending my previous mail to you, i hope you do get it this time around and understand its content fully.

I find it pleasurable to offer you my partnership in business.I am contacting you briefly based on the Investment of Forty Five Million Dollars (US$ 45,000,000:00) in your country, as I presently have a client who is interested in investing in your country. I find it imperative to solicit for a partnership. Hence upon receipt of this letter, I implore you to kindly respond and let me know how possible it is to work with you in mutual partnership under the conditions that:

1. My client’s fund is legal cash.
2. My client is willing to invest immediately.
3. My client will pay you a commission of 30% of the investment fund for logistics and protocols.
4. My client desires absolute confidentiality in the handling and management of this brief.

I must draw your attention to the fact that I have kept the information’s herein this letter stated brief; as I do not know if you will receive this letter and or what your response will be, If you do have the interest and the capability to partner with me under the above stated conditions, I will appreciate your response sent back to me Immediately.

I will appreciate that you include a brief profile of your self and your company for me to better appreciate your personality. I look forward to your response and our partnership.Have a nice day.

Sincerely Yours,

John DaCosta
John DaCosta Investment Consulting
Reply to Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com.hk

United Nation Recommendation

From the Editor: i’m pretty lucky. To think the UN is going to send me $850,000.00 just because i might have received a scam email is unbelievable good luck. I guess visualizing people sending me money for no good reason at all is finally attracting in money.
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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

REF/PAYMENTS CODE: 02007 $850,000,00.USD.This is to bring to your notice that we have been having a meeting for a very lengthy time on 2nd day of January,2009 with top United Nations Big wigs in London liaison office.During the last U.N.meetings held in United Kingdom,it was alarmed so much by the world in the meetings on the lost of reasonable amount of cash and properties as a result of Scams Artists,Hurricane Wind, Tornado,Earth Quakes Flood and Oil Spillage.In other to compensate these victims,United Nations Rehabilitation department is now paying 221 victims that suffered from any of those hard luck the sum of $850,000.00each in accordance with the U.N recommendations.

Due to the corrupt and in-efficient Banking Systems and monetary Regulations and ethics,the payments are to be paid by Telegrafic transfer OR Certified InternationalBank Cheque (CIBC) Your particulars was sourced out through of net-work,you can receive your compensations payments through one of the United Kingdom Bank Certified International Bank Cheque.You are hereby, advised to contact Compensation management director on this email address for further advise

.Name:
Mr.Ajay Vasa: Email:ajayvasaun@xxxxxxx.cn

Thanks and God bless you and your.

Best Regards,
Sir john Holmes

INFORMATION

From the Editor: Ah, a fake employee of a bank looking to transfer someone else’s money to me for a cut of the action. Let’s see, 25% about $24 Million, that’s $6 million just for helping! Gosh, i’m soooo lucky. it’s not everyday i can become a millionaire, usually it’s only 2 or 3 times a week!
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Monday, September 28th, 2009

Lloyds TSB Group
plc 25 xxxxxx
Street
London
xxxxxxxxxxx
Attn…….

My name is Mark Pedro,i am the Auditor General and computer manager
here in our Bank (Lloyds Bank TSB London).I have only written to seek your
indulgence and assistance.

I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount of base 15,000,000.00 {Fifteen Million B.Pounds Sterling} 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 needed in the first place.  Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary procedure with which to make the transfer progress.

I am anxiously awaiting your response. mark800pedro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.hk

My Information will be given to you in my next mail.
Reply me immediately.

Thanks and God bless You.

Regards and Respect.

Mark Pedro

PROPOSAL FOR YOU FROM HONG- KONG

From the Editor: It’s funny the Mr Leung wouldn’t use his hang seng bank email to complete our business. Instead he used a free email account from US company. Strange how lax the bank’s rules are ;) . Stay away from business deals like this
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Greetings

I am Mr.William W C LEUNG, Executive Director and Head of Personal Banking of Hang Seng Bank Ltd{www.hangseng.com} in Hong-Kong.I have a CONFIDENTIAL business worth US$25,500,000 to be consumated between you and i,please consider as urgent and contact me STRICTLY on this e-mail address for details:-

Email:- williamwcleung@xxxxxxxxx.com

Kind regards,
Mr.William W C LEUNG
www.hangseng.com

Blessed Is The Hand That Giveth

From the Editor: This is such as said story. Strange how a guy named Shawn Wagner, worked for an Arabic Country at their embassy in africa. Seems a bit out of place. but 30% of $18 Million…. what big payout….. GREAT DEAL! this is a lovely 3 category scam!
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Friday, September 25th, 2009

From: Mrs.Patricia Wagner
Email:patriciawag2009@xxxxxxx.com

ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.
I am the above named person from Kuwait. I am married to Dr Shawn Wagner who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2005.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of 18Million Dollars eighteen Million United State Dollars with one finance/security Company in Europe

Presently this money is still with the Security Company. Recently my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next three months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this Fund to church or better still a Christian individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want a church that will use this fund to fund churches orphanages and widows propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.

The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that giveth I took this decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my husband’s hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner.

Hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my husband’s relatives around me always. I don’t want them to know about this development.

With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Finance/Security Company in Europe I will also issue you a letter of authority that will prove you as the original- beneficiary of this Fund.. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or Christian individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.

Hoping to hearing from you soon.

I have set aside 20% for you and for your time and 10% for any expenses if there is any.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours in Christ

Mrs. Patricia Wagner

Note: reply Email: patriciawag2009@xxxxxxxxx.com

Welcome to All Money Scams

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Thursday, September 24th, 2009

With so many emails circulating that promise people great financial rewards for “helping” someone move money around the world, we felt that we should create a clearinghouse or posting service with the goal of helping protect people from these thieves.