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Fake "Compliments of the Season" Email from Michael Khoza of South Africa

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Uh, apparently we "share the same last name" as the benefactor and are willing to give us millions!! Wow!! how did that happen again?

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Compliments Of The Season

I am Mr. Michael Khoza a South African citizen and auditor with one of the leading bank in South Africa, In my Department I discovered an abandoned sum of USD$15.5Million belonging to one of our foreign client who died in car accident with his family. I am seeking for your Co-operation to present you as the beneficiary to this late client since you share the same last name of the deceased.

This transaction will be executed under legitimate process that will protect all parties involve and please send me your Country of Origin, Age, Occupation and your Phone Number and for your assistance you will be offer 40% from the total sum of USD$15.5Million when the fund get into your account.

I await your urgent reply for further details

Thanks,
Mr. Michael Khoza

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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous said,

    why didn't u contact this guy?
    40% of 1.5million is quite substantial.

    do you mind if i email him i'll do what ever he wants for just 10%!

    on January 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM  


  2. Anonymous said,

    I hate these scammers for wasting people's time and money! they don't have conscience at all!

    on February 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM  


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