In this version, the sender of the e-mail ( "Olu Jacobs" ) is not the "same" as the writer of the offer ( "Dr shafi.L.obajare" ). In other respects it is a typical funny Lad letter: ostensible civil servant, mention of a big fat sum of money, spelled out in case you don't understand: (twenty million,five hundred thousand united states dollars only!), and a request for your bank account number.
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From: Olu Jacobs To: (kindly contributor) Subject: capital flight Date: Thursday, 24 June 1999 10:52 Attn: (kindly contributor) I am Dr shafi.L.obajare director of procurement and contracts with Nigeria national petroleum corporation (NNPC). I have decided with my director general in office to contact you quickly on this business of transferring the sum of us$20,500,000.00(twenty million,five hundred thousand united states dollars only)into a foreign bank account.The need is very urgent. I got your contact from Nigerian chambers of commerce and it is with business trust that made me to contact you in this matter. I write to solicit for the transfer of this money into your account.This money was generated from an over-invoiced contract sum in my corporation (NNPC)we have generally agreed that 20%of this said fund is for you as compensation for using your bank account in transfering this money.10% should be for all expenses made for this business,while70%is for us. Please note that we will arrange to meet you immediately after successful conclusion of this transfer.The 70% share of ours will be used for investment overseas.Your assistance and cooperation is highly needed.I assure you that this business is 100% risk free and as such you should not entertain any fear in dealing with us. Should this interest you,we will require your banking infomation as mentioned below: 1. YOUR BANK NAME AND ADDRESS2. YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER WITH THE BANK 3. NAME TO BE USED AS BENEFICIARY 4. YOUR BANK TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER. Contact me on the above e-mail address and we hope to conclude this business within 14 working days. Please while writing to me dont forget to include your personal telephone and fax numbers, for easy and quicker communication. I anticipate your urgent positive reply. Best regards,DR SHAFI.L.OBAJARE. Olu Jacobs
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