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SAMPLE NIGERIAN FRAUD E-MAIL OFFER # 1


                               RABIU MOHAMMED & CO
                               SOLICITORS & ATTORNEYS
                               60A ABUBAKAR WAY
                               VICTORIA ISLAND,
                               LAGOS - NIGERIA.
FROM THE DESK OF:             TEL/FAX: 234-90402708
RABIU MOHAMMED(LL.B)

Dear M.D.,

I am a Barrister and a member of Nigerian Bar Association(NBA). Your contact reached me through a member of our diplomatic mission abroad who recommended your reputation to me. Hence, I made up my mind to introduce this business to you in confidence for the mutual benefit of both of us.

The sum of US$25M (Twenty-five Million United States Dollars was lodged into one of the leading private banks here in the Country by the late Head of State (Gen. Sani Abacha), this money was lodged in a defaced form and in vaults/boxes. The money was originally meant to be used for his political campaign to suceed himself in office as the civilian President. Because, I was his family Attorney as such he confided in me and intimated me to witness and document all the relevant papers relating to this bank account, all these documents are still intact with me only.   Incidentally, on 8th of June, 1998, Gen. Abacha died of "Cadiac Arrest".

As a matter of fact, I have adequately agreed with some of the key officers of the private Bank to negotiate with you a trustworthy person to provide an account where this money could be transfered to your Country through your bank account, because we cannot claim this money here in Nigeria. We have concluded arrangements with an offshore security company to move this money through diplomatic means to a country where it could be directly transfered to your nominated account, to ensure absolute safety and risk free transfer of the money.  After a successful transfer, 30% will be for you for your assistance, 5% for general expenses, 65% for us.


You are required to send by e-mail immediately your tel/fax numbers and bank particulars where this money will be lodged and your personal contact address.  Once you notify me your willingness by sending the above requirements, this transaction will be concluded within 21 working days.

Best regards.
RABIU MOHAMMED(LL.B)