The fake "General Legal Council of Ghana" email below is an advance-fee scam used by scammers and who may be impersonating someone or an organization. This scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.
The "General Legal Council of Ghana" Scam
From: Alex Mensah <alexmensah@sanousya.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 8:39 AM
Subject: Very Important Massage" Please Reply Back
My Name is Alex Mensah (Senior Advocate of Ghana) A well to do Financial Member of General Legal Council of Ghana. I would like to seek your
permission to present to you my Financial Proposal that might interests you.
My Political Exposed Client have directed me to source for a credible Individual with wealth of experience in the areas of Entrepreneur, Fund
Management and Investments. This Individual is to partner with my client by standing as the Beneficiary of my client’s US$325 million in order to
facilitate and expedite bank to bank swift transfer of the aforementioned amount to your designated bank account in your Country. I
therefore need you to confirm if you have the capacity to receive the aforesaid fund without involvement of my client.
Nevertheless,If you accept to partner with my client on this transaction, you will retain 20% of the US$325 million while Net Profits
from any investment established will be shared 50/50.I will provide evidence of availability of the US$325 million such as Bank Statement,
Certificate of Fund Ownership and Proof of Fund Letter for your record.
This transaction requires collective responsibilities whereby each party have a role to play in order to make our dream come to reality. If this
offer interests you, please respond with your direct telephone number for discussion of this business deal in full details.
Sincerely,
Alex Mensah.
Senior Advocate of Ghana