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Scam Email received June 19, 2018 from webansel@bt.com
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Request – *IMPORTANT* – webansel@bt.com
Dear Sir/Madam, I am Ansel Theodore a financial administrator and I Represent a late politician whose family is in need of a foreign partner who can receive their funds that is stashed in a security company abroad. They need a fund manager who can put the funds in a lucrative venture for mutual benefit. The amount of funds involved is US$85,000,000.00 { EIGHTY FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS } There is some pieces of precious stones/metals in boxes if it might interest you, then indicate your interest. As regards the funds, your share of the US$85M is 30% calculated at US$25,500,000.00 {TWENTY FIVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND} I am expecting your positive response ASAP. Best Regards. Ansel Theodore. webansel@bt.com
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