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An Email with the Subject "COMPLIMENTS TO YOU ( INVESTMENTS )" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:40:33 -0800 and has been classified as a Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam Email. The sender shows as Michael Smith <mhsmith@ministryoftransprot.gov.ie>.
The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.
Dear Sir/Madam, I have a profiling amount of 56 Million United States Dollars secured in anoffshore private bank. I am seeking your assistance in securing these funds into a safe account for future investment purposes but requiring maximum confidentiality. This is borne out of the fact that I am still in active service in the Ministry here in Scotland-UK.Upon your positive response to my proposal, I will provideyou with the following information: * How I will introduce you/your company to the holding bank and make you the beneficiary of the money. * Who I am and why I have decided to sought for your assistance. * What percentage of the money I am willing to give you for your assistance. Kindly respond with your private phone and fax numbers for easier and faster communication. Michael Smith