2004/12/06 @ 11:50:42 by Christopher Crespo: I've received a version somewhat similar to this with different wording:On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:45:37 +0100 (CET),
[email protected] wrote:
>
>
> MR CHEUNG PUI
> Hang Seng Bank Ltd
> Sai Wan Ho Branch
> 171 Shaukiwan Road
> Hong Kong.
> 06-12-2004
>
> Good Day,
> Let me start by introducing myself. I am Mr. Cheung
> Pui director of operations of the Hang Seng Bank Ltd.
> I have a obscured business suggestion for you.
> Before the U.S and Iraqi war our client Major Fadi
> Bassem who was with the Iraqi forces and also business
> man made a numbered fixed deposit for 18 calendar
> months, with a value of Twenty Four million Five
> Hundred Thousand United State
> Dollars only in my branch. Upon maturity several
> notice was sent to him, even during the war early this
> year. Again after the war another notification was
> sent and still no response came from him. We later
> find out that the Major and his family had been killed
> during the war in bomb blast that hit their home.
> After further investigation it was also discovered
> that Major Fadi Bassem did not declare any next of
> kin in his official papers including the paper work of
> his bank deposit. And he also confided in me the last
> time he was at my office that no one except me knew of
> his deposit in my bank. So, Twenty Four millions Five
> Hundred Thousand United State Dollars is still lying
> in my bank and no one will ever come forward to claim
> it. What bothers me most is
> that according to the to the laws of my country at the
> expiration 3 and half years (3yrs, 6months) the funds
> will revert to the ownership of the Hong Kong
> Government if nobody applies to claim the funds.
> Against this backdrop, my suggestion to you is
> that I will like you as a foreigner to stand as the
> next of kin to Major Fadi Bassem so that you will be
> able to receive his funds.
> WHAT IS TO BE DONE:
> I want you to know that I have had everything planned
> out so that we shall come out successful. I have
> contacted an attorney that will prepare the necessary
> document that will back you up as the next of kin to
> Major Fadi Bassem ,all that is required from you at
> this stage is for you to
> provide me with your Full Names and Address so that
> the attorney can commence his job. After you have been
> made the next of kin, the attorney will also fill in
> for claims on your behalf and secure the necessary
> approval and letter of probate in your favor for the
> move of the funds to an account that will be provided
> by you.
> There is no risk involved at all in the matter as we
> are going adopt a legalized method and the attorney
> will prepare all the necessary documents. Please
> endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters
> concerning this issue. Once the funds have been
> transferred to your nominated bank account we shall
> negotiate our sharing percentage and agreed on it.
> Should you be interested please send me your full
> names and current residential address and I will
> prefers you to reach me on the email address below
> (
[email protected] ) and finally after that
> i shall provide you with more details of this
> operation.
> Your earliest response to this letter will be
> appreciated.
> Kind Regards
> Mr. Cheung Pui
>
>
Hang Seng is a major bank, and I've already notified them of the problem.2004/12/28 @ 09:25:13 by KingPIG : Hey, I've just recived a mail from Mr CheUng Pui. WHO IS THAT GUY??? A scammer? I think so... If someone knows something about that please write at [email protected]. Thanks.2005/01/07 @ 19:04:01 by TISNE Frederic: I've received a version somewhat similar to this with different wording:FROM: CHEUNG PUI
[email protected]Dear Sir,
Let me start by introducing myself. I am Mr. Cheung Pui director of
operations of the Hang Seng Bank Ltd. I have an obscured business
suggestion for you.
Before the U.S and Iraqi war our client Major Fadi Basem who was with
the Iraqi forces and also business man made a numbered fixed deposit
for 18 calendar months, with a value of Twenty Four millions Five
Hundred Thousand United State Dollars only in my branch. Upon maturity
several notice was sent to him, even during the war early this year.
Again after the war another
notification was sent and still no response came from him. We later
find out that the Major and his family had been killed during the war
in bomb blast that hit their home.
After further investigation it was also discovered that Major Fadi
Basem did not declare any next of kin in his official papers
including the paper work of his bank deposit. And he also confided in
me the last time he was at my office that no one except me knew of his
deposit in my bank. So, Twenty Four millions Five Hundred Thousand
United State Dollars is still lying in my
bank and no one will ever come forward to claim it. What bothers me
most is that according to the to the laws of my country at the
expiration 4 years the funds will revert to the ownership of the Hong
Kong Government if nobody applies to claim the funds. Against this
backdrop, my suggestion to you is that I will like you as a foreigner
to stand as the next of kin to Major
Fadi Basem so that you will be able to receive his funds.
WHAT IS TO BE DONE:
I want you to know that I have had everything planned out so that we
shall come out successful. I have contacted an attorney that will
prepare the necessary document that will back you up as the next of
kin to Major Fadi Basem , all that is required from you at this stage
is for you
to provide me with your Full Names and Address so that the attorney
can commence his job. After you have been made the next of kin, the
attorney will also fill in for claims on your behalf
and secure the necessary approval and letter of probate in your favor
for the move of the funds to an account that will be provided by you.
There is no risk involved at all in the matter as we are going to
adopt a legalized method and the attorney will prepare all the
necessary documents. Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in
all matters concerning this issue.
Once the funds have been transferred to your nominated bank account we
shall share in the ratio of 70% for me, 30% for you . Should you be
interested please send me your full names and current residential
address and I will prefers you to reach me on the email address below
[email protected]and finally after that i shall provide you with more details of this
operation.Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Cheung Pui
Dear Frederic,
Thank you very much for your response, and your interest in this transaction, I am also glad to note that you are noble and trustworthy person whom I can rely on for your capabilities to handle this transaction.I have not contacted anyboby but you for assistance.
Like I said before,due to this issue on my hands now,it became necessary for me to seek your assistance, I appreciate the fact that you are ready to assist me in executing this project,and also to help me in investing my money in your country. You should not have anything
to worry about. I will do everything legally required to ensure that the project goes smoothly,it shall pass through all Laws of International Banking Having resolved to entrust this transaction into your hands, I want to remind you that, it needs your commitment and diligent follow up.
If you work seriously,the entire transaction should be over in a couple of days.
READ THE FOLLOWING AND GET BACK TO ME:
Firstly,You should note that this project is highly capital intensive. This is why I have to be very careful. I need your total devotion and trust to see this through. I know we have not met
before,but I am very confident that we will be able to establish the necessary trust that we need to execute this project.
I am now in contact with a foreign online bank. I now intend that you open an account in your name in this foreign bank.The money would be transfered to your account which you will open in the bank for both of us, this is the best way,I have found,it will protect us from my bank.
I want us to enjoy this money in peace when we conclude. So you should listen to my instructions and follow them religiously. Also You have to know that I cannot transfer this money in my name as my bank will be aware that it is from me. This is where I need you.
As result of this,you will have to open an account in the corresponding bank. I will obtain a certificate of deposit from this my bank,it will be issued in your name. This will make you the
bonafide owner of the funds. After this,the money will be banked online for both of us. We can then instruct the bank to transfer our various shares into our respective home bank accounts. I will also perfect the documentations with the assistance of my attorney to give the transaction the legal right.
Before I commence,I will need you to send me a copy of any form your identification (Driver's licence or International passport) and I am including my work ID for your perusal and trust.
I want to be sure that I am transacting with the correct person. As soon as I get these from you,I will commence the paper work.
I hope you will understand why I need all these. The money in question is big and I want to ensure that I know you well before I proceed to give you all the details to commence the project.
I will send the name and contact details of the bank and their website to you so that you can commence communication with them.
Ensure that you keep this project confidential, do not discuss it with anybody, because of the confidential nature of this transaction and my work.
Please reply soonest.
Regards,
Cheung Pui
2005/01/19 @ 04:19:42 by Debby: I received this the same today. I am furious that they are using a sldiers name to scam people. This is SICK.Mr Cheung Pui
HANG SENG BANK
SAI WAN HO BRANCH
171 SHAUKIWAN ROAD
HONG KONG
Let me start by introducing myself. I am Mr.Cheung Pui director of operations of the Hang Seng Bank Ltd. I have an urgent business suggestion for you.
I honestly apologize and hope I do not cause you much embarrassment by contacting you through this means for a transaction of this magnitude,but this is due to confidentiality and prompt access reposed on this medium.Furthermore,due to this issue on my hands now,it became necesary for me to seek your assistance, and it is imperative for me to know your opinion
Before the U.S and Iraqi war our client Major Fadi Bassem who was with the Iraqi forces and also business man made a numbered fixed deposit for 18 calendar months, with a value
of Twenty Four millions Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars only in my branch. Upon maturity several notice was sent to him, even during the war early this year. Again after the war another notification was sent and still no response came from him. We later find out that the Major and his family had been killed during the war in bomb blast that hit their home.
After further investigation it was also discovered that Major Fadi Basem did not declare any next of kin in his official papers including the paper work of his bank
deposit. And he also confided in me the last time he was at my office that no one except me knew of his deposit in my bank. So, Twenty Four millions Five Hundred Thousand United
State Dollars is still lying in my bank and no one will ever come forward to claim it. What bothers me most is that according to the laws of my country at the expiration 3 years the funds will revert to the ownership of the Hong Kong Government if nobody applies to claim the funds.
Against this backdrop, my suggestion to you is that I will like you as a foreigner to stand as the next of kin to Major Fadi Basem so that you will be able to receive his funds.
WHAT IS TO BE DONE:
I want you to know that I have had everything planned out so that we shall come out successful. I have contacted an attorney that will prepare the necessary document that will
back you up as the next of kin to Major Fadi Basem , all that is required from you at this stage is for you to provide me with your Full Names and Address so that the attorney can commence his job. After you have been made the next of kin, the attorney will also file in for claims on your behalf and secure the necessary approval and letter of probate in your favor for the move of the funds to an
account that will be provided by you.
There is no risk involved at all in the matter as we are going to adopt a legalized method and the attorney will prepare all the necessary documents. Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning thisissue.Once the funds have been transferred to your nominated bank account we shall share in the ratio of 70% for me, 25% for you and 5% for any expenses incure during the transaction. Should you be interested please send me your full names and current residential address and I will prefer you to reach me on the email address below
{
[email protected] }
and finally after that i shall provide you with more details of this operation.Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated.
Kind Regards
Mr.Cheung Pui
2005/03/07 @ 13:59:22 by Steiner: i got this same e-mail. I am just wondering if anyone knows what happens if they actually go through with the process? I too believe that it is a scam condering when i googled this guy all i got was HOAX:Scam and his name. But, still i was just curious.