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Pick Up Your PKG Box frankbello101@outlook.com
Scam Email received July 3, 2018 from frankbello101@outlook.com
Email From:
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Subject:
Pick Up Your PKG Box
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Pick Up Your PKG Box
Pick Up Your PKG Box – frankbello101@outlook.com
Sent from: Mrs.Joy Ude Attn:Beneficiary, I wish to inform you that the diplomatic agent conveying with your package valued the sum of $4.5 Million United has arrived at San-Diego International Airport now. You are required to reconfirm the following information below so that he can deliver your consignment box to you today. Name:. Country:. Address:. Mobile No:. Name Of Your Nearest Airport: A Copy Of Your Identification:. Please do contact the diplomatic agent with the email below with the information required: Contact: Mr.Frank Bello E-mail:(frankbello101@outlook.com) Phone: +1-509-436-1167 He is waiting to hear from you today with the information. Thanks. Mrs.Joy Ude. frankbello101@outlook.com
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