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From: "Barrister. Abraham Longs" <longs.chambers3@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <longschambers@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:57:29 +0100
Subject: I seek your anticipation.
Longs Associates $ Co.Solicitors & Advocates.Plot 234,Siute 23,Da-Silva crescent,Victoria island ,Lagos - Nigeria .
email: longschambers@yahoo.com
Dear Friend,
I am Longs Abraham,an attorney at law.A deceased client of mine, byName Mr Raymond Abbaers,who hereinafter shall be referred to as myclient,died in a Bomb Blast in Idumabgo-Lagos Island On 2ndFebruary,2003,with his wife and their only daughter.
I have made several enquiries to his embassy here to locate any ofmy clients extended relatives,this has also proved unsuccessful. Afterthese several unsuccessful attempts,I decided to track his last name through theInternet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.
I have contacted you to act as the next of kin to my lateclient,regarding the inheritance claims of US$25.5million left behindby my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable bythe bank it was deposited.The bank has already issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account confisicated within the nextfourteen official working days.
For the fact that I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relativesfor over 2 years,I seek the consent to present you as the nextof kin to the deceased,client,so that the proceeds of this account can be paid toyou.
There is nothing to fear about regarding the claims as I have done all things necessary to effect
this transaction. All that is requested of you is your cooperation and by the grace of God you will be rewarded.
I shall secure all necessary information and legal documents neededto back your claims as the beneficiary of the fund.All I require fromyou is your trust and sincerity.I guarantee you that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law,which makes it 100% risk free In furtherance of thistransaction,kindly furnish me with your following confidential details:
1) YOUR FULL NAMES2) YOUR FULL CONTACT ADDRESS3) YOUR TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER4) YOUR AGE/OCCUPATION/MARITAL STATUS5) YOUR PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL E-MAIL ADDRESS
Furthermore, you may view the website for moreinformation:http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2718295.stm
I would anticipate your urgent response.
Barrister. Abraham Longs (ESQ)
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