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Attention, dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com
Scam Email received June 24, 2018 from WWW.1234@rhythm.ocn.ne.jp
Email From:
WWW.1234@rhythm.ocn.ne.jp
Subject:
Attention,
Other emails used:
dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com, dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com
Email Subject:
Attention,
Attention, – dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com
Attention, This is my second time I am sending you this notification, simple contact me on my email address here ( dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com) whch the only thing holding me up here is the office needed fee of $105 to obtain the documents for the permit with your contact information right 1. Name, 2. Address, 3. Phone number, 4. Age, 5. Occupation and your nearest airport to land, so that i can deliver the Package worth $10.5Million as i just landed in your country now but misplaced your information, i will give you more details when you re-confirm details. Your personal code to the box is XLA21492014SD, and the color is silver. NB indicate this code to me your diplomat Tom Lling, so that i can know that you are the rightful owner of the box. Best regard Mr.Tom Lling Tel:+1(662)475-7759 As me for the information to send the needed fee of $105 now so that i will immediately complete this to you todayC dhlcourier_express@yahoo.com
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