Anybody run across this scam??....

[orange_crush]

Dear Mark K. Lame,

I apologize for contacting you out of this manner. I have a profiling amount in an excess of US$10.5M, which I seek your partnership in accommodating for me. You will be rewarded with 35% of the total sum for your partnership. Can you be my partner on this?

INTRODUCTION OF MY SELF:
I am Maria Duykers (Mrs), a personal secretary to Vladimir Yevtushenkov, one of the richest men in Russia and owner of the following Companies: Chairman CEO: BASHNEFT OIL (One of Russian Most Largest Oil Companies), Chairman CEO: AFK SISTEMA & MTS Tele-communications (Russia?s largest Cellular Company).

SOURCE OF FUNDS:
The documents of the above funds in question was handed over to me to be used in payment to an American oil merchant for his last oil deal with my boss Mr. Vladimir Yevtushenkov. Already the funds have been deposited with BARCLAYS BANK PLC UK, where the final crediting is expected to be carried out. While I was in the process, My boss got arrested for his involvement on politics in financing the leading and opposing political parties (the Union of Right Forces, led by late Boris Nemtsov and Yabloko, a liberal/social democratic party led by Gregor Yavlinsky) which posed a threat to President Vladimir Putin second tenure as Russian president.

YOUR ROLE:
All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the valued sum and I will arrange for the documentation which will enable BARCLAYS BANK PLC UK transfer the sum to you. I have decided to use this sum to relocate to the Australian continent and never to be connected to any of Vladimir Yevtushenkov conglomerates. The transaction has to be concluded in 2 - 3 weeks.

Presently you may be aware that Bashneft Oil Chief Security officer has been jail for eight years (8yrs) for monies discovered from him. With this ugly situation I will not buy the idea of phone discussion between both of us but as time goes, I will introduce you to my only trustee legal adviser who will be able to speak with you.

As soon as I get your willingness to comply through my private email address below, I will give you more details.

Thank you very much.

Regards,
Maria Duykers

[j3rkules]

Delete this shit.

[SBJ]

that one is so 90's!

[orange_crush]

I can't get over how well it's written... It's usually fucked up English!

[PaperstreetWinston]

that shit is real

[Rob]

Originally Posted by orange_crush

I can't get over how well it's written... It's usually fucked up English!

Someone from Fiverr probably wrote it for them.

[orange_crush]

It came from Linkedin with a stolen profile photo. Scam... Whoever wrote it has some education behind them. It probably has been around since the 90's. Someone wouldn't do it unless they occasionally nailed someone.

[SilentKnight]

Welcome to the interweebs.

[sandman!]

[CAHEK]

Greetings,

We the Abu Dhabi United Group invite you to partner with us and benefit in
our new Loan and Project funding program. We offer flexible loans and
funding for various projects bypassing the usual rigorous procedures. This
Funding program allows a client to enjoy low interest payback for as low
as 3 - 4% per annum for a period of 15-20 years. We can approve a
loan/funding for up to USD 800,000,000.00 or more depending on the nature
of business. We are currently funding for:


* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate purchase
* Contract Execution

We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you think
you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any venture,
please do not hesitate to contact us for possible business co-operation.



Best Regards,
Ahmed Ali Tahir
Abu Dhabi United Group


sounds legit

[plaster]

Usually the scam is to lure people in by how poorly it is written. I could find the logic behind this but I am too lazy. Basically, anyone who responds to a really poorly written email becomes a target for other scams more thought out.