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Email scams - a warning…
Below is an example of a fraudulent e-mail that is currently doing the rounds:
Subject: Rnotification of Bequest
St.Mark's Mission Owerri
10 Christ Church
P.0.Box 3375 Owerri
Nigeria
ATTN:County Galway Surname List (Maa-Mzz)
Notification of Bequest
On behalf of the trustees and executors to the Will of late Engr. xxxxx xxxxx.I have tried to reach you by mail but the letter was returned undelivered;I now try your e-mail I wish to notify you that you were named as a beneficiary to the bequest of the sum of $ xxxxx [xxxxx us dollars]in the codicil and last testament of the deceased . The late late Engr. xxxxx xxxxx until his death was a former managing director and pioneer staff of a giant construction company, he was a very dedicated Christian and strong A member of my parish, he was a great philanthropist and this earned him a papal award during his life time. Late Engr. xxxxx xxxxx died on xxxxx xxxxx He was buried on the xxxxx of xxxxx, xxxxx and his will is now in execution Late Engr. xxxxx xxxxx even though he was an American living and working here as a foreigner he requested before his death that he be buried here in his words" I regard here as My home and the people as my people" He said that this token is to support your Christian activities and help to the less privileged.I hereby request that you forward any proof to identify you such as details of your passport or driver's License e.g the number,city obtained etc Also forward your current telephone and fax numbers and your current contact address to enable the attorney file necessary documents at our high court probate Division for the release of the bequest .Send these via my email email address: now may the good lord be with you.
congratulations!
Yours in His service
Fr. xxxxx