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Did you receive an email from a "MR MIKHAIL DZYUBAN, Mr. Mikhail Khordokovsky former C.E.O of Yukos Oil Company in Russia" who has "FUNDS TO BE RE-PROFILLED" It's a variation of the usual dead, wealthy person with no will and no heirs and you-have-the-same-last-name - scam! Only this time it is the former head of Yukos Oil, who the present dictator of Russia (Vladimir Putin) has in jail (to make sure Putin would have no opposition). How did he find YOU of all people to send the former oil baron's hidden money? Also see this version of the scam .
In any case, MR MIKHAIL DZYUBAN" hopes to con you into sending money for various "fees" to free the fortune. If you would like a step by step explanation of how this type of "Advance Fee Fraud" works, click here!
From: MR MIKHAIL DZYUBAN < mjn8535 @cox.net >
Reply-To: mikhail_dzyuban120 @yahoo.com.hk
Subject: PRIVATE MESSAGE FROM YUKOS OIL
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:50:36 -0400Dear Friend,
I am Mr. Mikhail Dzyuban personal secretary to Mr. Mikhail Khordokovsky former C.E.O of Yukos Oil Company in Russia. I ask for your partnership in re-profiling funds USD $46 Million.I will give the details, but in summary,the funds are coming via Bank in europe.This is a legitimate transaction, and i have all the documents.You will be paid 20% for your Management Fees.
I shall furnish you with necessary information and my identifications as soon as i receive your acceptance which should be sent to my private email box mikhail_dzyuban190@yahoo.com.hk
Please keep this confidential,and finally note that this must be concluded within two weeks.
Regards,
Mr Mikhail Dzyuban
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3213505.stm
http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2005/03/29/58914.html
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