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From: Christiav Aid <christ_aid61@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <enquiries_terrywilliams2@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:49:08 +0000
Subject: Grant Notice (N231, E101)
35 Lower MarshWaterloo LondonSE1 7RL.
Dear Sir/Madam,This is to notify you that you have been chosen byThe Board of Trustees of the Christian Aid (NGO UK) as One of the final Recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation Economic growth and a poverty alleviation scheme. Christian Aid (U.K.) a Multi-Million Pounds NGO group was Established with the objective Of Human Growth, Educational and Community development. In line with the 61st anniversary program, theChristian Aid (U.K.) in conjunction with the European Council is giving out Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Pounds Sterling as specific Donations/Grants to10 lucky International recipients worldwide in different Categories for Business development and Social. These funds are freely given to use for your business And educational development, charitable work and your Community development at large. Your Email was selected Based on an internet random Selection exercise,you therefore are confirmed one of The lucky recipients and are entitled To GBP£850,000 (EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS STERLING ) as charity donations/aid from the Christian Aid (UK). You are required to Contact immediately the Christian Aid(UK) Secretary below:for Qualification documentations,verification and Processing of your GBP£850,000 entitlement.Endeavour to quote your Qualification Number: (N231, E101). Dr Terry WilliamsChristian Aid (UK)TEL: +44-702-407-4218TEL: +44-702-405-3758FAX: +44-709-288-3760Email:enquiries_terrywilliams1@yahoo.co.ukWith the following information;Claims Requirements:1.Name in full----------------------------------------------2.Address---------------------------------------------------3.Nationality-----------------------------------------------4.Age-------------------------------------------------------5.Occupation------------------------------------------------6.Phone/Fax-------------------------------------------------7.Present Country-------------------------------------------8. Alternate Email Address----------------------------------Please note that these donations/Grants areAdministered by a UK Bank and therefore subject to UK Banking Laws. You are by all means advised,To keep this whole information confidential until you Have collected your grant, this is to avoid double And unqualified claim, due to beneficiaries informing Third parties on cash grant donation.
On behalf of the Board, kindly accept our warmestCongratulations!
Yours faithfully,Dr Daleep DonaldChristian Aid Director.
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