ATTENTION!!! RESPONSE NEEDED URGENTLY/ ACT SWIFTLY

Now this one has got a subject heading to get my attention -- and to act fast, as well!

Comments: Now, I have to admit that the first thing to catch my eye on this week's letter was subject heading, but as I read on, I realized that this was really a gem in the rough. The first thing that strikes you as you read this email is the great use of bad grammar. In most emails, the senders seem to genuinely try to make themselves sound as though they are English proficient -- this one does not even attempt the pretence, giving it a certain international charm. The second thing that struck me was the great use of supporting documentation, in the form of multiple web links. In some older emails, I noted that there was sometimes an online newspaper article that would be included to support the claim of a plane crash, political coup, or whatever. This email comes with six, including the Hoovers Factsheet and NPR story -- very impressive.

Grade: A

And now, the email...

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Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:22:30 -0500 (EST)

Dear friend

I was reading through a web page and found your profile interesting while searching for a possible partner following an opportunity that will be of immense benefit to both of us, if pursued to its logical conclusion. Although, I do not know you in person but I do maintain my late father's-philosophy that business are people and contacts [and a fine philosophy it is! ...I think]. Business is always based on trust and open mindedness, and it is on this note that I act. I am Mr. Marinchenko Alexander a personal treasurer to Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Presently in Russia and worked in the following companies: Chairman CEO: YUKOS OIL (Russian Largest Oil Company) Chairman CEO: Menatep SBP Bank (A well reputable financial institution with its Branches all over the world)

I have a profiling amount in an excess of US$100.5M (One Hundred and Five Million United States Dollars) which I seek your Partnership in accommodating for me only and invest same in your country privately for mutual benefit. I have agreed to employ your services since you are in no way associated with Yukos Oil & Gas company, to assist receive some funds for safe keeping and for onward investment in your country on my behalf, as our assets have been frozen in Russia and while excess of US$100.5M is just lying there, we are unable to liquidate them, or use them as guarantee for payment of taxes inflicted on us by the government [whew! Talk about a runon sentence!!!]. I have decided to use your able self to realize our business you will be rewarded with 4% of the total sum for your partnership. Can you be my partner on this [well, I suppose I could put it into a highly lucrative investment, which in my country is called "blackjack"]? Before my boss arrest I was a personal consultant to him, authority was handed over to me in transfer of money of an American oil merchant for his last oil deal with my boss Mikhail Khodorkovsky [uh, arrest?].

Already the funds have left the shore of Russia to a European private Bank where the final crediting is expected to be carried out. While I was on the process, My Boss got arrested for his Involvement in politics by financing the leading and opposing political parties (the Union of Right Forces, Led by Boris Nemtsov, and Yabloko, a liberal/social democratic party Led by Gregor Yavlinsky) which poses a treat to President Vladimir Putting Second Tenure as Russian president [well, nothing like hedging your bets]. Please take a moment of your very busy schedules to read about it on the following internet WebPages:

http://www.yukos.com
http://news.ft.com/cms/4bb9612a-d254-11d8-b661-00000e2511c8.html
http://www.hoovers.com/yukos/--ID__53700--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4105663
http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/11/13/51215.html
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050531/ap_on_bi_ge/russia_khodorkovsky

All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above quoted Sum and I will re-profile the funds in your names [why do these guys always assume I have more than one name?] so as to turn away Russian authorities from us since you are in no way associated with Yukos Oil & Gas nor Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his associates, which will enable The European bank transfer the sum to you [...and you're sure that I won't be arrested by the KGB or anything, right?]. I have decided to use this Sum to relocate and never to be connected to any Of Mikhail Khodorkovsky Conglomerates. As Soon as I confirm your readiness to conclude the Transaction with me, I will provide you with the details. Humbly send in your Letter of Acceptance and a brief background description of you via this private email address only:

NOTE; My private email (alexander_marinchenko4@yahoo.de) more details of the logistics and modalities of realizing this transaction shall be discussed with you upon the receipt of your detailed information/Credibility.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Regards

Mr. Marinchenko Alexander
Yukos Oil & Gas,
Russian Federation.