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Fraud email example:
From: "zionblumenthal orphange" <saveasoul@zionblumenthalorphanage.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:41:55 +0000
Subject: SINCERE REPRESENTATIVE/S WANTED.
--Dear sir/madam
I represent the above named foundation based in the UK Our foundation helps with the disbursing Of relief materials to Orphanages and many other old Peoples homes around the world.
At the moment we are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to more Orphans And Old People in America,Canada,Europe and all over the world this job will also see you accepting payments and donations as our worker and Payment Officer That will be In charge of disbursement and Payments.
I will want you to Note that This Organisazation is not a religious Organization as anybody can be our representative/s.Therefore it is upon this note that we seek your assistance to stand as our representative in your country. Please to facilitate the conclusion of this job opportunity, if accepted by you, do send to me promptly by email the following:
E-mail:revdrcolesmith@zionblumenthalorphanage.org
Subject to your satisfaction, you will be given the opportunity to negotiate the mode with which we will, pay for your services as our representative
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Rev. Dr Michael Smith
Zion Blumenthal OrphanageTel: + 44 703 191 0914
: + 44 703 191 0911
Fax: + 44 807 478 4768
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