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Fraud email example:
From: "PEEINC BELFAST PEEINC BELFAST" <peeincbelfast@peeincbelfast.net>
Reply-To: peec@katamail.com
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 03:25:49 +0000
Subject: COMPLIMENT PEEC LOAN
PLATINUM ENTREPRENEURAL EXPANSSION COMMISSION (PEEC Inc) BELFAST.
Educating And Granting Of Loans.
Email:peec_inc@katamail.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
Investment/funding in your country. My name is VIN GODWIN, a
financialconsultant with PLATINUM ENTREPRENEURAL EXPANSSION COMMISSION
which is a reputable financial services firm. My company most times
representsthe interests of very wealthy investors. Due to the sensitivity of
the position they hold in their society and the unstable investment
environment of their country, they evacuate majority of their funds into
morestable economies and developed nations where they can get good yield for
their money.
I was recently approached by a Reserved Client, whom I had personally worked
with a few years ago with a proposal. What he request is an individual such
as yourself, who will be willing to receive money on
his behalf abroad,and put it to good use for a period not exceeding 6 years
for a start.
The client has offered these terms: 1. 10% commission paid to me and my
foreign partner of the total funds successfully evacuated. The funds in
question are over 13.2Million US Dollars.
2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a Loan
without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on the money
but you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that accrued from the
use of the funds.
If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I will Provide
you with all necessary information and procedures involved.
All reply should be sent to this Email:peec_inc@katamail.com
for UrgentAttendance.
Sincerely yours,
VIN GODWIN
Consultant Officer PEEC. Inc. Belfast
Email:peec_inc@katamail.com
PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your Possession and
in your country within 7days of confirmation of your Capabilitie
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