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ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?? faiuynk@gmail.com
Scam Email received June 14, 2018 from mohdnajib@hotelplazakl.com.my
Email From:
mohdnajib@hotelplazakl.com.my
Subject:
ARE YOU STILL ALIVE??
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Email Subject:
ARE YOU STILL ALIVE??
ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?? – faiuynk@gmail.com
Foreign Debt Settlement/Reconciliation United United Nations Turkey Yildiz Tower, Yukari Dikmen Neighborhood, Turan Gunes Boulevard, No: 106, 06550, Çankaya, Ankara, TurkeyDear Beneficiary,One Mr.Süleyman Yilmaz came to the office claiming you instructed him to come and receive the payment on your behalf with some representatives. He stated you died some time ago I have asked them to come back TUESDAY as they did not provide any power of an attorney from you which will proof that you truly sent them.This was to enable me contact you to verify how genuine this people are to you.The question is below1. Did you instruct one Mr.Süleyman Yilmaz yo claim and receive the payment on your payment? 2. Did you sign any ‘Deed of agreement& in his favor ??Finally, you are hereby advised to indicate to this honorable office with immediate effect, if you are the person that instructed Mr.Süleyman Yilmaz to come for the claim. You are strictly advised to respond to this email ( faiuynk@gmail.com ) to enable me educate you betterFor:UNITED NATIONS AGENCY Faik Uyanik faiuynk@gmail.com
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