by Ralph
Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:33 am
This scam email came from [email protected] A Google search on that address shows This result
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It is not at all unusual for scammers to assume the identity of real people, it is however very unusual that these people will send an email to a stranger to ask for assistance with 50 Million. You can Click Here to find out about the real Ransome Owen.
You could also exact search on this line "transfer of Fifty Million and Four Hundred Thousand United States Dollars " Click Here for a few more results
You will notice the scammer wants to move directly to phone scamming you, this is a good way for them to make sure they have a good compliant victim and gives the scammer a much better hope of being able to scam you
Attn: Sir/Madam
I am Dr. Ransome E. Owan Chairman & CEO Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission .I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of Fifty Million and Four Hundred Thousand United States Dollars and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be required to
:
[1]. Assist in the Transfer of the said Sum
[2]. Advice on Lucrative areas of Investment
[3]. Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be compensated with 30% of the total sum. Please reply to Indicate your Willingness in Assisting us by replying this mail, indicating if you can assist, so that I will give you full details about this project, please do include your direct Telephone and Fax numbers for easier communication.
Thanks for your Anticipated Assistance.
Yours Sincerely,
DR.RANSOME OWAN
[ Chairman & CEO NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (NERC) ].