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Dear Beloved Friend, dr.abodiahmed2015@gmail.com
Scam Email received June 20, 2018 from ahmedd162@aol.com
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Dear Beloved Friend,
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Dear Beloved Friend,
Dear Beloved Friend, – dr.abodiahmed2015@gmail.com
Let me start by introducing myself,I am Dr Abodi Ahmed, Manager of Bank Of Africa Burkina faso. I am writting you this letter based on the latest development at my Department which I will like to bring to your personal edification.(18.5 million U.S Dollars transfer claims). This is a legitimate transaction and I agreed to offer you 40% of this money as my foreign partner after confirmation of the fund in your bank account. If you are interested,get back to me with the following details below. (1)Your age (2)Sex (3)Your occupation.. (4)Your marital status.. (5)Your country Name (6)Your full residential address. (7)Your private phone and fax number and your complete name. (8)A copy of your int&l passport or ID card As soon as I receive these data, I will forward to you the application form which you will send to the bank. via my private e mail address:(dr.abodiahmed2015@gmail.com) Best Regard dr.abodiahmed2015@gmail.com
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