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Attention Beneficiary: marklawson088@gmail.com
Scam Email received June 26, 2018 from marklawson088@gmail.com
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marklawson088@gmail.com
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Attention Beneficiary:
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Attention Beneficiary:
Attention Beneficiary: – marklawson088@gmail.com
Sent from: Mark Lawson Attention Beneficiary:Congratulations!, We have officially approved the immediate release of your funds under section 116, code 1973.Confirmation of your personal information/identification and processing of your fund release into your designated bank account. Please re-confirm your Bank personal information below:1. Full names.. 2. Age and Status 3. Address.. 4. Occupation.. 5. Telephone numbers: 6. Bank name 7. Bank address. 8. Account number.. 9. Bank Swift code..This is in accordance with the Financial Service Authority of United Kingdom Government on transfer, which is to protect and avoid misappropriation of funds. It is hereby put to your kind awareness that payment will be effected swiftly upon receipt of your identifications. Moreover, be assured that in line with our principles of efficiency, transparency and satisfaction, we will handle the affair of your fund release with the highest level of professionalism and discretion to ensure that you receive your funds within the shortest possible time without further delay or hindrances. Your cooperation is needed to serve you better. Regards Mr. Mark Lawson Senior Executive Financial Service Authority of United Kingdom Government on transfer E-mail :marklawson088@gmail.com marklawson088@gmail.com
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