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Monday, August 6, 2012

Fw: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA

OMG ! These Nigerians again,

------Original Message------
From: DR. LAWSON OBIEZE
ReplyTo: obiezelawson@yahoo.com.ph
Subject: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Sent: Aug 5, 2012 12:04 PM

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER.
LEICESTER CURRENCY
CHEQUE/DRAFT DEPARTMENT
TELEGRAM: FBNFOREX
Email:(lawsonobieze@rediffmail.com & obiezelawson@yahoo.com.ph)


I am Dr. Obieze Lawson, Director allocation department from the
Central Bank of Nigeria.My office monitors and controls the affairs of
all banks and Financial institutions in Nigeria concerned with foreign
claim payments. I am the final signatory to any transfer or remittance
of huge funds moving within banks both on the local and international
levels in line with foreign claim settlements.

I have before me list of funds, which could not be transferred to some
nominated accounts as these accounts have been identified either as
ghost accounts,unclaimed deposits or over-invoiced sum. 0n this note,
I wish to have a deal with you as regards to an unpaid fund. I have a
file before me and the data's are correct and un-tampered. As it is my
duty to recommend the transfer of these surplus funds to the Federal
Government Treasury and Reserve Accounts as unclaimed deposits, I have
the opportunity to write you based on the instructions I received two
days ago from the Foreign Debts reconciliation dept to submit the List
of payment reports / expenditures and audited reports of revenues.
Among several others, I have decided to remit your claim sum following
my idea that we can have a deal/agreement and I am going to do this
legally.

My conditions:

1. The sum of USD$25.7M only will be transfer into your account after
the proccessing of all relevant legal documents with your name as the
bonfide beneficary,the transfer will be made by Draft or telegraphic
Transfer (T/T), confirmable in 3 working days.
2. This deal must be kept secret forever, and all correspondence will
be strictly by email / telephone, for security purposes.
3. There should be no third parties as most problem associated with
your fund release are caused by your agents or representative.
4. Note that after the successful completion of this transaction,you
and I will have a fair share of the fund in the ratio of 50:50.If you
AGREE with my conditions, l advise you on what to do immediately and
the transfer will commence without delay as I will proceed to fix your
name on the Payment schedule instantly to meet the three days mandate.


I hope you don't reject this offer and have this funds transferred.
Waiting for your reply on this {
obiezelawson@yahoo.com.ph}

Yours faithfully,

DR. LAWSON OBIEZE
Director Allocation Department
{Central Bank of Nigeria}


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Fw: KINDLY READ and REPLY URGENTLY THE ATTACHED;IF YOU CAN BE TRUSTED IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH.

Dear Beloved,

May Allah guide and protect us in his Holy name these year ,Amen. I am Mrs. Fatima Abacha, I am married to Late Ibrahim Mohammed Abacha of blessed memory who was an oil explorer in Kuwait for twelve years before he died in the year 2007.

We were married for twelve years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.

Before his death we were both devoted believers. Since his death I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband was alive he deposited the sum of $8.5 million (eight Million, Five Hundred thousand u.s Dollars) with a Security company.

Recently,my doctor told me that I have only six months to live due to cancer problem.

Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to either charitable organization or devoted trustworthy individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs herein.

I want this charitable organization or individual to use this money in all sincerity to fund charitable homes, orphanages, preach the word of the almighty, and also propagating the word of ALMIGHTY the most merciful and most compassionate and to ensure that the society upholds the views and belief of the Holy book.

The Holy book emphasizes so much on almighty benevolence and this has encourage me to take the bold step.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are Full evils doers and I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.

Hence the reasons for this bold decision, I know that after death I will be with ALMIGHTY the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me always.

It will be of interest that you can kindly send your contact information which include your Telephone numbers , Occupation, Age, Sex,and Country so that i will add it in the letter i will send to the security company for the release of this money on your behalf. I don't want them to know about this development. With ALMIGHTY all things are possible.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact information of the security company and where the money was deposited.

I will also issue a letter of authority to the security company authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of such authorization will be forwarded to you.

I want you and the charitable organization where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a true devoted believer worthy of emulation. Whoever that wants to serve almighty must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life.Any delay in your reply will give room in sourcing for another organization or a trustworthy for this same purpose. Until I hear from you, my dreams will rest squarely on your shoulders. May the Almighty continue to guide and protect you.

Finally i want you to understand that i have personally made available 30% for your own use 10% for the expenses and 60% will be for the charity work as i have directed which you are personally going to be in charge of .

May the good ALLAH the most compassionate and most merciful continue to guide you.


Regards,


Mrs. Fatima Abacha
Madam I thought you was dead too.



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-----Original Message-----
From: "Mrs.Fatima Abacha"<mrsabchfats@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 03:43:53
Reply-To: <fatty58yrs@gmail.com>
Subject: KINDLY READ and REPLY URGENTLY THE ATTACHED;IF YOU CAN BE TRUSTED IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY ALLAH.

Fw: IMPORTANT INFO

Somebody please tell me what the heck is a CODICIL

------Original Message------
From: Mr. David Berkley
ReplyTo: Berkley2010@aol.com
Subject: IMPORTANT INFO
Sent: Aug 6, 2012 6:20 AM




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Dear Beneficiary,

I am Mr David Berkley Manager of Claims Department with a bank here in
London, United Kingdom. I wish to notify you that you are clear to claim
the total sum of Twenty Million Five Hundred thousand British pounds in
the codicil and last testament of a deceased costumer (Name now withheld
for security reasons).

Kindly Contact me for more details via my private e-mail address:
Berkley2010@aol.com or brkldvd@gmail.com


Yours faithfully,
Mr David Berkley



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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Fw: (Your Kind Attention Is Urgently Needed)

Hello Dr. Cudjo. Your phone doesn't work. Your email bounces. How on earth can you expect me to trust your lying ass ?


------Original Message------
From: Ray
ReplyTo: robertcudjo@consultant.com
Subject: (Your Kind Attention Is Urgently Needed)
Sent: Aug 5, 2012 10:32 PM

Dear Sir,

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I know that this letter will come to you as
a surprise as we haven't met in person before, but be rest assured that it is real and a genuine business.
I am Dr.Robbert Cudjo Ray. from Accra-Ghana I am the executive internal auditor of International Commercial
Bank Meridian Branch having access to every transaction in the bank during the last year auditing I and
the account officer discovered the sums of $19.6M in favor to Mr. Rafik Hariri, Born in Lebanon in 1944,
The late Rafik Hariri was a Lebanese self-made billionaire and business tycoon, and was five times
Minister of a state. You can view this site for confirmation. http://www.rhariri.com

I got your mail through my private search and out of Desperation I decided to reach you through this
medium. Mr. Rafik Hariri deposit ($19,6M) Nineteen Million Six Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in our
bank here in Ghana and I need your help to stand and claim this fund without any problem. I want to invest
this money in your country the need to move out this fund arose when the one of the minister of the state
said that some of the money held in dormant accounts would be used for youth and community projects for
you can confirm this in the website below. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ Be rest assured that this money
could be moved to you by bank to bank transfer or through diplomatic means, it depends on your choice
of transfer. I am sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regard.

Could you please allow me to ask this few questions:
(1) Can I completely trust you on this deal?

(2) I am ready to offer you 40% of the amount involves ( $19,6M) Hope is acceptable to you?
Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible for the details of the transaction.

Your direct telephone number you can be reached at any time mostly your mobile number your fax number
also your direct email, your address, occupation and a copy of your Identification.

Contact me on my direct telephone number: 00-233-540-959-221
E-mail:robertcudjo1980@yahoo.com.ph

Yours Faithfully,

Dr.Robbert Cudjo Ray.


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Fw: Investment Offer.


Now why would someone who doesn't even know me want me to invest money for her ? These rich people are so daft.
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From: "Mrs. Zita De Odreman" <mrszitadeodreman@cosmo.com>
Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:48:04 +0200
ReplyTo: mrszita.deodreman@1ru.net
Subject: Investment Offer.

Greetings,

I would like to discuss an important issue with you regarding my intention to invest my
funds in your care. I Have $46,330,000.00USD (Forty six Million, three hundred and thirty
United States Dollars) for that purpose. I will entrust the above mentioned funds in your custody,
either as loan or for investment if we agree together. I will bring you into a much clearer
picture of the situation as soon as you indicate your interest. Please make sure you reply
through this email: mrszita.deodreman@1ru.net

Best regards,
Mrs Zita De Odreman

mrszita.deodreman@1ru.net

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Fw: Greetings From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni


Oh no; I thought Clint Eastwood!
(Dirty Abdul)
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From: "Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni."<dr.abdul.01m@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 08:12:40 +0100
ReplyTo: <abdulhafid.3zlitni@superposta.com>
Subject: Greetings From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni

From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J,
Central Bank of
Libya Building
Al Jalaa Street
P.O. Box 1103
Tarabulus
Tripoli
Libya.
 
 
Greetings
 
I am the Finance Minister/Governor of Central Bank of Libya.there was a great late industrialist,who has an account with my Bank here in libya.
 
 
This account was opened in 2005 and has not been operated (remained inactive) since 2009.Realiable sources revealed that the oil merchant died in one of the terrorist attacks in his Sirte residence.Until his death there was no written or oral will.His name is George B. Eastwood,The account has no other beneficiary and until George B. Eastwood's death, he was the manager of  National Oil Corp (NOC)in Libya.My investigation through the Immigration Department proved to me as well that George B.Eastwood was single and he had no beneficiaries or next of kin,before or after his entry into the Arab Republic of Libya .This account in question has been floating (dormant)since 2009 and if I do not remit this money out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing since my bank has been sold to another Bank in Kuwait .this is top secret and the management of the bank is ready to release the Fund to any foreigner who has the correct information! ! of the account before fully handover.
 
 
I am writing you now because a successful takeover bid was launched last May by a Kuwaiti Bank, and by next month,2012,the 2 Banks will merge! This means that a management internal AUDIT will reveal the money,and it will surely be donated to one of the ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALIST GROUPS,who are really armed terrorists!With your help,I can transfer this money LEGALLY to your nominated Bank Account anywhere in the world.So please reply urgently so that I will start.
 
 
 
inform you about the next step to take. With my influence and power in the Bank, all will be safely handled and legally done; THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO RISKS!
 
 
At the conclusion of the transfer, you will give me 60% of the money and keep 40% for your self.This is a deal if you cannot handle it.please do not reply.
 
 
Awaiting your prompt and positive response.
Yours Truly,
Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Fw: MORE DETAILS.

Funny I never sent them anything before.


------Original Message------
From: Solomon Mark
Subject: MORE DETAILS.
Sent: Aug 3, 2012 10:14 PM




Attn:

Greeting From Gulf Region
I received your interesting project Analysis and I need a letter of
Intent duely signed by you, showing your interest in our JV
Patnership,with a full detailed project plan and amount needed for
funding.As for your request we are interested and ready to fund you.

Note we are investing in any profitable project which is within the
Range of $20M to $50M and above outside the region of Gulf.

Let us have this above information for a step forward and then we will
send you our working agreement for review and as well, will need your
company annual report on financial status.
your Project plan
your phone/fax
your company address
Looking forward to hear from you.

Solomon Mark
solomonmark22@gmail.com




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