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From: strivingtoalleviatepovertyacrosstheglobe@gmx.com
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:57:50 +0200
Subject: SHELL PETROLEUM FOUNDATION WINNERS AWARD 2008!!
SHELL PETROLEUM FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
Shell Center London SE1 7NA
United Kingdom.....................................................
Ref: PBL/CN/6654/CP.
Coupon No.PBL2348974321
MOTTO: STRIVING TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY ACROSS THE GLOBE!
ATTN: NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD
The Shell Petroleum Foundation United Kingdom, is
glad to notify you that you have been chosen by the
board of trustees and after series of secret
deliberations selected you as one of the final
recipients of a cash Grant/Donation for your own
personal, alleviate poverty across the globe, and
business development. The Shell Petroleum Foundation
United Kingdom, it was established in the year 2000 by
the Shell Multi-Million Groups and is now supported by
the Yahoo Incorporation, Microsoft Corporation and
Emirates Airlines.
To celebrate the 8th anniversary program, the
Shell Petroleum Foundation United Kingdom in
conjunction with other relevant bodies is giving out a
yearly donation of £4,500,000 GB Pounds (Four Million,
Five Hundred Great Britain Pounds Sterlings ) to 10
lucky recipients. These specific Donations/Grants will
be awarded to recipients worldwide; in different
categories for their personal business development and
enhancement of their educational plans. At least 15%
of the awarded funds should be used to develop a part
of your environment. This program has been conceived
with the objective of human growth, alleviate poverty
across the globe, educational, and community
development, which is a measure to universal
development strategy.These grants are issued every
year around the world in accordance with the objective
of the Shell Petroleum Foundation International to
alleviate poverty across the globe.
Kindly note that you will only be chosen to
receive the donation once, which means that subsequent
yearly donation will not get to you again. Take time
and thought in spending the donation wisely on a
project that will stand the test of time.
You were selected among the ten lucky recipients to
receive the award sum of £450,000.00 GB Pounds ( Four
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Great Britain Pounds
Sterlings)only as charity donations/Grant from the
Shell Petroleum Foundation United Kingdom in
accordance with the enabling act of Parliament.You
will be required to fill the form below and email it
to our Finance Officer below for documentation and
processing of the remittance of your grant.
After contacting our office with the requested
data, you will be given your donation pin number,
which you will use in collecting the funds.
Please endeavor to quote your Qualification numbers
(G8-222-6747, EU-900-56) in all correspondence.
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PERSONAL INFORMATIONS
1. Name.......................................................
2. Address....................................................
3. Marital Status...........................................
4. Occupation...............................................
5. Age..........................................................
6. Sex..........................................................
7. Nationality...............................................
8. Country Of Residence...............................
9. Telephone Number (Country Code)-(Area Code)- Phone
Number)...................................
10 Cell Number............................................
11. Fax Number...........................................
12.Winning numbers...................................
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SEND ALL YOUR CLAIMS AND INQUIRIES TO;
Mr. Mark Stave
Financial Officer,
Shell Foundation.
Tel: +2348068419969
Email: mark_stave@hotmail.com
We advise you call the Financial Officer's Phone
number to inform him that you have sent your
informations.
All information is strictly confidential and will
only be used for the purpose to which it is been
requested.Finally, all funds should be claimed by
their respective beneficiaries, no later than 21 days
after notification. Failure to do so will result to
outright cancellation..
Sponsor: The Shell Petroleum Foundation International,
Yahoo Incorporation, Microsoft Corporation and Emirates
Airlines.On behalf of the Board kindly, accept our
warmest congratulations.
Regards.
Mr DAVID WEST
Deputy Director / Grants Co-ordinator
Shell Petroleum Foundation International
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