I’ve gotten several messages like this recently:
From: WEBSTER ENTERPRISES PLC [jenni@reedtribe.org]
Subj: BE OUR REPRESENTATIVE
I represent Webster Enterprises Import and Export Company based in the UK.
My company exports cocoa,rubber and timber for world trade. We are searching
for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our
customers in Europe and America as well as making payments through you as
our payment officer. It is upon this note that we seek your assistance
to stand in as our representative in your country. Note that, as our representative,
you will receive 10% of whatever amount you clear for the company and the
balance will be paid to us. If you are interested in this business transaction,
forward to us the
information below:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. Eric Moore
WEBSTER ENTERPRISES LTD
EMAIL:webster_meoric2007@yahoo.co.uk.
Goods for Import & Export.
It may seem unbelievable that somebody would send you money and let you keep a percentage of it, just for forwarding it on to another bank, but it happens! People actually do this… have you manage their bank deposits, and give you a slice, for the tiny bit of work you put forth! Just doing a few dozen deposits and withdrawals in a day can earn you a tidy side income!
It’s called money laundering. It usually involves making cross border money transfers, after shuffling deposits in and out of several accounts in changing amounts. Crooks put money in, and take money out at the end, and anybody who gets a percentage is a crook, too. They may be too naive to know they are being criminals, but trust me, the attorney general will have no such illusions. The I.R.S., too.
