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Contact western Union now payment information.. [beninfowu@gmail.com]
Scam Email received June 22, 2018 from [beninfowu@gmail.com]
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Contact western Union now payment information..
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Contact western Union now payment information..
Contact western Union now payment information.. – [beninfowu@gmail.com]
Sent from: Mrs.Rita James Contact western Union now payment information.. I have deposited the cheque as we agreed with western Union. All you have to do is to contact them at: [beninfowu@gmail.com] they will give you direction on how you will be receiving the funds daily. My agreement with them is 5000USD daily until the whole of 1.7USD is transferred .You are not expected to pay for the transfer charge as that will be deducted from the funds once the remittance is done. The only fee you will send to them before the transfer is $99.00USD for paper work and remittance. Email them with above address,the contact person is Mr.GENE PETER. Thank you.Mrs.Rita James Your Funds transfer is Ready [beninfowu@gmail.com]
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