text: "military regime in my country government officials set up companies and =awarded themselves contracts that were grossly over-invoiced in various =ministries and parastatals.The present civilian government set up the Contract Review Panel which has =the mandate to use the instruments of payments made available to it by the =decree setting up the panel to review these contracts and if necessary pay =those who are being owed outstanding amounts. The money in question is ready =for transfer into an overseas account which we expect you to provide.We have agreed that the money will be shared according to the ratio Stated =below;(i) 25% to the account owner (you).(ii) 65% for us (the panel officials).(iii) 10% to be used in settling all expenses (by both you and us)incidental =to the actualization of this project.We will require from you:a) Name and address of Company/Beneficiary telephone and fax numbers.b) Bank name address telephone and fax numbers and Details of the Account =which you are the only signatory that the money will be Transferred into. We =do not mind if the account is a zero-based account or an account with no =funds in it so long as it is functional for this purpose.The above requirements are to legalize the claim for payment and transfer of =the money to your account. Be informed that the reason we are sending you =this letter is because we know that the only way to succeed is to seek the =help of a foreigner. Your professional status is not a matter of hindrance in =this transaction. Please your assistance is highly solicited. We have no =doubts at all that this money will be released and transferred if we get the =necessary foreign partner to assist us in this deal.Therefore when the business is successfully concluded we shall through the =same connections withdraw all documents used from all the concerned =government ministries for 100% security. All expenses regarding the opening =of an account if not already in existence shall be borne by you all expenses =is however reimbursable on the conclusion of this business transaction.It is of high hope that you will consider this humble request and Respond =positively. If you are still in doubt after the receipt of this letter please =do not hesitate to contact and ask any question(s) that may hinder your =decision on this matter via my telephone number234-1-776-7324 or through the above email address and/or fax number.Please acknowledge the receipt of this letter if you are interested. While =awaiting your early response thank you in anticipation of your most valued =assistance.Yours faithfullyBALA MANCHA"