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posted 11/01

SAMPLE NIGERIAN FRAUD E-MAIL OFFER #  10

(Note: The contributor received this version at his private address in Chile.  The original spelling and punctuation errors are retained below.)

email: umalika49@hotmail.com

Attn : [RECIPIENT]

From : Engr Usman Malika

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Dear,

It is with respect and confidence that I decided to contact you for a confidential transaction, which requires your assistance for our mutual beneficial relationship.

My name is Engineer Usman Malika, the chairman of contract awarding committee of the Togolais national oil (PETROTOGOLAIS) Republique du Togo.

Sometimes last two years, our refinery was engulfed with fire for almost two weeks, that most of the heavy equipment got damaged as a result of the unprecedented fire.

There was assistance from the world bank and other financial institutions for the replacement of the damaged equipment. During this period, a lot of contracts were awarded to so many international contractors all over the world.

Now that all the contracts has been fully executed, and some of the contractors has been fully paid; During this period, I was able to preserve the sum of $25,000,000.00 (Twenty five million united states dollars) which I want to transfer out of the country immediately .

Therefore, I need the confirmation of your interest on this transaction, so as to furnish you with further information .

Finally, if you are willing to assist me, I will give you 30% of the total money as compensation for your assistance .

While replying, send me your private telephone and fax numbers for easy communications .

Note that this transaction is 100% risk free and also, all necessary arrangements has been finalised .

Awaiting your urgent response.

Best regards.

Yours faithfully,

Engineer Usman Malik