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From: Mr. Ibrahim Babalola <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 18:07:09 +0300 (FET)
Subject: EXTREMELY URGENTSIR /MADAM
EXTREMELY URGENT Dear Friend, PLEASE ASSIST ME TO FINALIZE THIS
TRANSACTION: I have decided to contact you due to the urgency of this
transaction, Let me start by introducing myself properly to you; I am
Mr. Mr. Ibrahim Babalola, the Director, Contract procurement /
resources, NNPC/SHELL petroleum development cooperation in joint
venture (NNPC/SPDC) Nigeria – Africa. I got your contact through an
internet marketing firm while searching for a reliable and reputable
person to handle this transaction which involves the transfer of the
sum of Thirty Three million United States dollars (US$33 Million)
only, to a reliable account abroad, Your role is important due to the
fact that there are lots of restrictions binding civil servants in my
country, we are not allowed to operate foreign accounts. THIS AMOUNT
WAS SECURED FROM AN OVER INVOICED AMOUNT ON A CONTRACT THAT WE AWARDED
YEARS AGO AND THE CONTRACTOR HAVE EXECUTED THE CONTRACT AND HANDED
OVER TO NNPC AND HAVE RECEIVED HIS FULL PAYMENT. YOUR ROLE IN THIS
TRANSACTION: To provide a good bank account for the transfer of
US$33million, You will stand as one of our contractor who have
executed a contract here in Nigeria and the beneficiary of the
US$33million that is ready for payout, Note that the reason for the
transfer of these funds into your account is because of our
incapability as Government officials to own a foreign account. All the
necessary documentation for the facilitation and approval of this fund
in your favor will be carefully taken good care of hence we are
involved. I am assuring you a risk free transaction as all the
modalities for the smooth transfer of this fund into your Account have
been planned; you have the opportunity to discuss your percentage (%)
/ (success fee) as we have mapped out 20% for your assistance. To
enable us proceed with this business transaction, please send to me
immediately the following. 1)Your direct phone number to communicate
with you. 2) Your fax numbers. 3) Your complete address. My Best
Regards, Mr. Ibrahim Babalola The Director, Contract procurement /
resources, NNPC/SHELL petroleum development cooperation in joint
venture (NNPC/SPDC) Nigeria – Africa.