RICHARD WILLIIAMS

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: RICHARD WILLIIAMS <deliverydesk_rwilliams@live.com>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 5:20:01 AM
Subject: DELIVERY UPDATE

Attention

I was directed by my boss to send you the certified bank cheque as Compensation .Be inform that the cheque will be sent from WEST AFRICA but through my boss account with HSBC bank London. So the cheque will bear HSBC bank London. This is a real cheque so be rest assured that the money will be cleared in your account immediately it is deposited in your account. 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 cashier cheque through FedEx courier Service and the tracking number will be sent to you to enable you track it down before it arrival in your country.

Meanwhile be inform that cost of shipment and the insurance coverage of certified cashier cheque is at your expenses.
Get back to me to enable me inquire about the cost of the Insurance and the courier charge of your cheque to be delivered at your doorstep and keep you informed. Fill this form and return it back to me to enable me dispatch your cheque at once.

(1) Your full name------------
(2) Your address---------------
(3) Your telephone number------------
(4) present country-------------------
(5) Occupation------------------------------
(6)Age-------------------------------------

Send the above information immediately.
Awaiting your urgent response.

Sincerely,
Richard Williams
+234 802-820-6438

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