『私の名前は Mr. XXX(氏名記載あり)、リビア危機の前、私はリビア中央銀行の通貨運用部長の個人的なアシスタントであり、私の立場で1500万米ドルの資金を作ることができた。しかし、国の危機が始まり、反政府勢力が有力な市民を誘拐して殺すことを始め、経済情勢が悪くなったため、私は自分で作った資金を持って国を離れることを決めた。そして今、私はタイにいる、私の計画は・・・(つづく)』
冒頭だけ、日本語にしてみましたが、流れとしては怪しい投資話。
この手紙はタイ国内で投函されたもの。3ヶ月の間で2通とどいた。
Mr. XXX のメールアドレス、電話番号の記載もあるので、本当に連絡したらどんな対応になるのかと、少し興味を持ったが、触らぬ神にタタリナシ、当然無視。
詳細は原文参照。
「原文」
My name is Mr. XXX I used to be the personal assistant to the director of operations currency department in the Central Bank of Libya before the recent crisis, And due to my position I was able to make some reasonable amount of money $15 million US Dollars ( fifteen millions US Dollars) But as the crisis in the country started, and the rebels began to kidnap and kill prominent citizens, the economic climate became bad, I decided to leave the country with the money I made and I am now in Thailand, my plan is to further move this fund to a country more investor-friendly, like yours where it will be invest in
your Company or your Country I believed that you will be in best position to corporate with me hence you have vast knowledge in the field of international transaction and Investment.
For your assistance, I am ready and willing to compensate you adequately both in cash and through joint venture collaboration as we will hereafter negotiate. I will like to meet with you here in Bangkok for us to know ourselves better in order to establish the confidence and trust which is vital in having a long-Iastilng business relationship.
While I look forward to your urgent reply and thank you for your understanding. If you have any question feel tree to ask in your reply am waiting for your urgent reply by xxxxx@live.com