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Posted at 2:48 PM, Oct. 29, 2007
I just encountered the below real estate scam. This is the first email that I recieved.
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HOME PURCHASE AND RELOCATION
ATTN,
PLEASE I REQUIRE ASSTSTANCE IN ACQUIRING A CHOICE PROPERTY IN YOUR COUNTRY FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE AND RELOCATION OF MY FAMILY URGENTLY.
IF YOU HAVE READILY AVALIABLE LISTINGS,PLEASE GET BACK TO ME WITH MORE INFORMATIONS THAT WILL ASSIST ME IN MAKING A GOOD CHOICE .YOU CAN REACH ME
BY E-MAIL OR PHONE+234-80-83992242
YOUR URGENT REVERSAL IS AWAITED.
YOURS SINCERELY
SENATOR OSITA IZUNASO
MACULAY CLOSE
APO VILLAGE SENATORS QUATERS
GARIKI ABUJA NIGERIA
ATTN,
PLEASE I REQUIRE ASSTSTANCE IN ACQUIRING A CHOICE PROPERTY IN YOUR COUNTRY FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE AND RELOCATION OF MY FAMILY URGENTLY.
IF YOU HAVE READILY AVALIABLE LISTINGS,PLEASE GET BACK TO ME WITH MORE INFORMATIONS THAT WILL ASSIST ME IN MAKING A GOOD CHOICE .YOU CAN REACH ME
BY E-MAIL OR PHONE+234-80-83992242
YOUR URGENT REVERSAL IS AWAITED.
YOURS SINCERELY
SENATOR OSITA IZUNASO
MACULAY CLOSE
APO VILLAGE SENATORS QUATERS
GARIKI ABUJA NIGERIA
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My initial thought was that it might be a scam, something about it just did not feel right, but I wnated to find out for sure. When I replied that I would need more information on what they were looking for, I got the below email:
[quote]
Subject: Home Requirements
Subject: Home Requirements
Dear Julie Ryan,
compliments of the day.Thanks for your response to my mail.i beg you to
please treat my request with utmost despatch and professionalism so
that i can conclude the purchase as soon as possible to enable me
guarantee the safety of my family,and these are my requirements. I have funds
in excess to conclude the purchase ,what i want is the very best for
my family in the region of between $500,000-1M USD .But first and
foremost you have to locate the type of house i require.
I am making arrangements for my wife& and my 5 children to come over
as soon as possible, this is to enable my wife to inspect the property
and sign all the necessary documents in regards to the home purchase.
What I need is a single family house, with five rooms self contained, a
big kitchen, a car garage that can contain up to 3 cars, a flower
garden and also a swimming pool in a very secure neighbourhood or a
very expansive family home. I will be happy if you can put the pictures
together and send it to me or that of a single family home .
The life of my family is no longer safe down hear in Nigeria , my
political opponents and enemies want to assassinate me and my family,
they have several time tried to assassinate us , but the almighty God has
always been with us. You know when you are into politics you bound to
have a lot of enemies.
Please I want you to assure me that you will assist me an d my family
relocate to your country safely, also I want you to keep this plan of
mine very confidential let it just be between you and me please, this
is due to my present situation in Nigeria .
Please I await your reversal.
Thanks and God bless
Sen.Osita Izunaso
[/quote]
please treat my request with utmost despatch and professionalism so
that i can conclude the purchase as soon as possible to enable me
guarantee the safety of my family,and these are my requirements. I have funds
in excess to conclude the purchase ,what i want is the very best for
my family in the region of between $500,000-1M USD .But first and
foremost you have to locate the type of house i require.
I am making arrangements for my wife& and my 5 children to come over
as soon as possible, this is to enable my wife to inspect the property
and sign all the necessary documents in regards to the home purchase.
What I need is a single family house, with five rooms self contained, a
big kitchen, a car garage that can contain up to 3 cars, a flower
garden and also a swimming pool in a very secure neighbourhood or a
very expansive family home. I will be happy if you can put the pictures
together and send it to me or that of a single family home .
The life of my family is no longer safe down hear in Nigeria , my
political opponents and enemies want to assassinate me and my family,
they have several time tried to assassinate us , but the almighty God has
always been with us. You know when you are into politics you bound to
have a lot of enemies.
Please I want you to assure me that you will assist me an d my family
relocate to your country safely, also I want you to keep this plan of
mine very confidential let it just be between you and me please, this
is due to my present situation in Nigeria .
Please I await your reversal.
Thanks and God bless
Sen.Osita Izunaso
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The last paragraph really bothered me and after talking with my broker who agreed and said that someone else in the office had gotten a message similar to the first one, I decided to try googling a bit of the message and found this link that confirmed my suspicions.
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