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From: Barrister Edward James. <[email protected]>
Reply: <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 08:33:52 -0700
Subject: Profitable Business Proposal=
Barrister Edward James.
56 Anreith Road,
Roosevelt Park,
Johannesburg 2195,
South Africa.
Tel: +27 74 313 6973
Attention My Friend.
My name is Barrister Edward James. I have A deceased Client NAMES with held, who here in shall be referred to as my client, made a Fixed Deposit of $15.5 Million Dollars (Fifteen million Five hundred United States Dollars Only in a bank). My client was a Consultant, and contractor with the South African, Solid Minerals Corporation (SSMC). My late client, an Brazillian citizen who unfortunately lost his life and his entire family in June 1 â Air France A330 Crash in the Atlantic Ocean on their way to a ski vacation to France.The choice of contacting you is aroused from the geographical nature of where you live, particularly due to the sensitivity of this transaction and the confidentiality herein. Now the bank has been waiting for any of the relatives to come up for the claim but nobody has done that. I personally tried to locate any member of his family but have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for 7 to 8 years now,I have also checked the deposit documents and discovered that he did not declare an
AS a lawyer I, will secure all necessary legal documents that could be used to back up this claim. All the need as a lawyer is to fill your names to the documents and legalize it in the Court here to prove you as the legitimate next of kin to the late depositor My late client then the bank will release the funds to you as the rightful beneficiary.
This is a fair deal without any risk attached either on your part or on my part as long as we comply with the laws governing the claiming of funds in our establishment. All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us sees this deal through, and with my position as a lawyer, I will do every thing possible to protect your interest and to make sure that everything workout successfully.
If you are interested in this deal, kindly send me your complete information.
1. A copy of your valid identity document
2. Your complete contact details
3. The beneficiary name and designated bank details where you want the funds paid to.
As soon as I received the above requirements from you, I will file your name to the bank as the beneficiary of the funds. I can be reached on +27 74 313 6973, if you need any further clarification.I await your prompt response in this regard.
Best regards,
Barrister Edward James.