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From: "JOHN F. KELLY," <[email protected]>
Reply: WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2018 15:58:50 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION NEEDED!!!
Dear beneficiary,
The Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOPOTUS/EOP) recently became aware of your unclaimed fund in the tone of US$7,500,000.00 (Seven Million, five hundred thousand United State Dollar) that was held by the Benin financial authorities. EOPOTUS has partnered with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to determine the quickest and most convenient way to receive your payment.
You are receiving this notification because we have determined that the total fund will be released to you by uploading the total approved payment into a (Master/ Visa) Platinum Card that can be accessible at any ATM & Inter-Switch cash machine anywhere in the world. With this card, a maximum withdrawal value of US$5000.00 is permitted on withdrawal per day with a minimum of US$100 per withdrawal.
In this case, you are expected to reconfirm your Full Name (as stated on your government issued photo ID), shipping address and your Direct Cell Phone number, for immediate delivery of your card. Please ensure that all details are correctly stated to avoid wrong delivery. EOPOTUS takes very seriously its responsibility to protect your information and ensure your privacy.
We expect your urgent response to this email as to enable us monitor this payment effectively.
I can be reached directly at (202) 996-9244 or [email protected]
John F. Kelly
White House Chief of Staff