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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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From: "Barrister Joseph Appiah" <barrister_josephappiah@inbox.com> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:09:28 +0100
Subject: RE:your next of kin
Dear sir,
I am BARRISTER Joseph Appiah, a solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to late Engr.
David Murtha. I am writing this letter to solicit for support and assistance from you to
carry out a business opportunity in my capacity.
Late (Engr. David Murtha) who used to work with shell/oil Development Company as an Engineer died through a
car accident along Vianna Express way in Vianna- Austria in 2002, All occupants of the vehicle
unfortunately lost their lives, including Engr. David wife and two
children. Lying in an inactive Escrow Account is the sum of US$13.5 million belonging to my late client
(Mr. David Murtha) who happens to be deceased,Since then I have made several enquiries to the US embassy to
locate any of my late clients extended relatives, this has also proved
unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to
trace his relatives over the Internet, to locate any member of his family
but of no avail, hence I'm contacting you to assist in repatriating the
money that belong to my late client before they get confiscated or
declared unserviceable by the bank where this huge deposits were lodged.
Particularly, the Bank where the late Engr. David had an account valued
at about USD$13.5 million dollars has issued me a notice base on
the fact that late Engr David was my client, to provide the next of kin or
have the account confiscated within the next 14 working days.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 4
years, I am now seeking, your consent to present you as the next of kin of
the deceased, so that the proceeds of his account valued at $13.5
million dollars can be paid to your account and then you and me can share
the money. After due transfer of the funds into your nominated bank
account, we shall share it according to the ratio of 40% for me, 55% for you,and 5%
for any Expenses.
Further Note, that this transaction is legal, safe and 100% risk free and all modalities
has been worked out for its successful conclusion and all legal formalities have also been
perfected. Upon receipt of your reply indicating your interest and given your consent, I
will send to you by fax or mail the text of the application, which you will be required to
forward to the finance Institution as well as clarify you in other issues as to effect the transfer. I have all
the necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim. All I
require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transactions through. I
guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you
from any breach of the law.
Best regards
Barr.Joseph Appiah (Esq)
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