Mr. Denis Thomson

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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> Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 01:26:44 +0000
> Subject: SEND YOUR RECIEVER'S ADDRESS INFORMATION
> From: mrdenisthomson@bizhat.com
>
> I was directed by my boss to send you the certified bank
> Cheque as compensation .Be informed that the cheque will be
> sent from West Africa but through my boss account. So the
> check will bears my boss bank name. This is a real check so
> be rest assured that the money will be cleared into your account
> immediately it is deposited in the bank.
>
> You are required to reconfirm your full name, address where
> the certified bank Cheque will be sent. Your telephone number
> is also needed for easy communication. As soon as the information
> is received I will send you the bank draft check through FEDEX courier
> delivery
> company.
>
> Meanwhile be informing that the insurance coverage and custom
> stamp duty of certified cashier cheque are at your expenses with
> the delivery cost.
>
> Get back to me to enable me inquire about the Insurance & stamp
> duty and the charges. Your check will be delivered to your doorstep.
> Fill this form and return it back to me to enable me dispatch your check
> at once.
> You can call me on my private number : +234-708-255-3847
>
> (1) Your full name
> (2) Your address
> (3) Your telephone number
> (4) Country
> (5) Occupation
>
> Awaiting your urgent response.
>
> Sincerely,
> Mr. Denis Thomson

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