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From: Maria Lopez <[email protected]>
Reply: [email protected]
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:07:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: CAN YOU HELP ME?
Dear Sir/Madam
After my official inquiry from the foreign trade office of the chambers of commerce & industry Here in Burkina Faso, I decided to contact you to solicit for your assistance in making a business investment and transfer of US$5,000,000 to your country within the next few weeks. I work with the Department of (agriculture, land reform& rural development) in Burkina Faso.
This fund accrued from over inflated contract executed by foreign contractors, the over inflated fund is presently waiting to be remitted from a commercial bank in Burkina Faso. By virtue of my positions as civil servants in my country i cannot acquire this money in my name. Because as a civil servant, I am not allowed by the civil service code of conduct to own or operate bank accounts outside our country. I have decided to look for an overseas partner who could work with me to facilitate transfer of this fund for our mutual benefit,hence the reason for this email.
My proposal is that after you receive the funds, it would be shared as follows: 40% to you as Commission for your co-operation and assistance in facilitating the transfer, while the Remaining 60% belongs to me. Since my objective is to invest the money in a foreign country, it would be appreciated if you could also help me with advice and direction on investing into Profitable ventures in your country. If you can handle this please forward to me your contact details.
Regards,
Maria Lopez KOFFI.