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I seek your assistance aliarram40@gmail.com
Scam Email received June 22, 2018 from aliarram40@gmail.com
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I seek your assistance
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I seek your assistance
I seek your assistance – aliarram40@gmail.com
Dear friend My name is Ali Ibrahim. and I was a member of the British medical team deployed to Iraq and then later transferred to Afghanistan. I am looking for a trust worthy individual who will assist me in receiving some funds for me. I am requesting this individual to hold onto the cash until I arrive safely back to retrieve them. As soon as I hear back I will work out the finer details. fill up this requirements like:Kindly respond . Your full name: Your country: Contact phone/fax number Age: Occupation: Regards, Mr Ali Ibrahim. aliarram40@gmail.com
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