Inheritance scams
REQUEST FOR PARTNERSHIP grahambestman@gmail.com
Scam Email received July 5, 2018 from support@siampays.com
Email From:
support@siampays.com
Subject:
REQUEST FOR PARTNERSHIP
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Email Subject:
REQUEST FOR PARTNERSHIP
REQUEST FOR PARTNERSHIP – grahambestman@gmail.com
Hello and Good day, I am an investment banker in one of the UK leading banks. I am writing to solicit your support in moving the sum of £15.5 Million GBP, which was deposited by one of the victims of the Grenfell Fire which occurred sometime in June, 2017. The British Government has just lifted ban on relatives coming forward to claim as Next of Kin to the deceased. Hence, my reason for this letter, to ask for your support in moving this money out of the UK through a UK courier company. I will get together all necessary documentation and will also influence the release of the fund to your desired location. All that I need from you are : Your full name, physical address, telephone contact and a valid means of identification. Please note that this process will not take more than 14 banking days to complete. Now, for your support, the sharing ratio shall be 60/40. The 60% for me, and the 40% for your help in moving the funds. Do contact me with this email address grahambestman@gmail.com , should you be willing to help in moving the funds. Thank you. Graham Bestman Email:grahambestman@gmail.com grahambestman@gmail.com
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