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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: "ROSS" <fisher_rossmagtwhqfn@yahoo.de>
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:43:48 +0600
Subject: READ THIS URGENTLY
Compliments and Greetings
I have been searching for a person whom we can jointly invest, Trust in and also
solicit an honorable partnership. I want to confirm that your contact information
was got from a web email directory. I represent a client who is interested in
investing in your country in areas related to agriculture or any business of your
choice, to initiate a proper and structured relationship. Please let me know what
your response will be to an offer to receive investment funds in cash if;
1. The said fund amounts to US$8,500,000 (Eight Million, Five hundred Thousand USD).
2. The said fund is in cash and needs to be transferred in the same state, due to some covert reasons.
3. The fund could be invested through your agency in the purchase of facility and
assets for investment purposes within your country, in collaboration with the
agency of the current brokers.
4. This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% off the investment
capital outside all expensis which may be incured by you during the transfer of the funds.
5. The fund owners desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the handling
of this matter, due to risks of seizure of the fund and litigation, if personalities are revealed.
The fund owners have interest to invest in any of the following industries, depending on which is
most transparent, low risk, and average profit yielding: Power Generation, Telecommunication and
Software Development, Film Production, Hardware Manufacturing and Export, Medicine, Construction or
Real-Estate Development.
Based upon the information provided above, I would like to know if you will be able to assist in the
nature of managing the investment fund. You must note that the fund can only be transferred in cash,
therefore if you are in acceptance to participate with us in the investment of the fund, you will also
need to participate with us in the transfer of the fund in cash in the manner of receiving the fund in
cash and depositing it in a Trusted account opened in favour of the investment to be established.
Note that this account would serve as the base or operating account for the investment.
I am obliged to believe that you would be able to understand the information above, and should you need
further information, please do not hesitate to ask.
Kindly confirm receipt of this email by forwarding all correspondence to my official email address;
Email address: admin@services-investcorp.com
I hope this is understood and expect your response soon.
Ross Fisher
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