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Please, it is my dying wish. manfred_engstler47@qq.com
Scam Email received June 16, 2018 from reception@gwsystemssolutions.com
Email From:
reception@gwsystemssolutions.com
Subject:
Please, it is my dying wish.
Other emails used:
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Email Subject:
Please, it is my dying wish.
Please, it is my dying wish. – manfred_engstler47@qq.com
Compliments of the day to you, I am satisfied with your personality and your charitable disposition. I have thus donated/ willed $1.5 Million to you. You are to use the money for your personal development and to help the sick and less privileged. Kindly Contact my lawyer for details to receive the money. Please, it is my dying wish. Manfred Engstler Esq. Email: manfred_engstler47@qq.com Tel : +447087642496 Kind Regards, Stephanie Edwards manfred_engstler47@qq.com
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