Paul Oko

Hello, I am Miss Young. A scammer often fails in making his victim pay him money. But he does not give up if he thinks it is still possible to convince the victim. He could try a new scam with hidden millions or a big lottery winning. Another approach is a compensation letter where he promises the victim a big sum as compensation. The compensation money does not exist, - it is simply the start of a new scam. The letter below is an example of such a letter.

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From: mrpaulok2010@aol.co.uk

To: mrpaulok2010@aol.co.uk

Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:42 AM

Subject: Hello my good friend.

Hello my good friend.

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I am using this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has been concluded with the assistance of another partner from Chile who financed the transaction to a logical conclusion. Due to your effort,sincerity,courage and trust worthiness You showed during the course of the transaction. I have left a certified Bank Draft. for you worth of $1,100,000.00 cashable anywhere in the world.

CONTACT: Mr.J.C Willian.
Account Officer, Bank of Africa Plc,
Cotonou, Benin Republic,
Tel: +229-93138769.
His email address: mr_willian12@yahoo.fr

Therefore, you should send him yourfull Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want himto send the draft to you, or your account information for depositing the Bank Draft. Thanks and God bless you and your family. Hoping to hear from you assoon as you cash your Bank Draft.

Mr.Paul Oko

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