All,
I am constructing this post to alert you of individuals, who are part of a Nigerian 419 scam. These individuals, Victor Lester and Nasah Mirande, lure unsuspecting and aspiring entrepreneurs from financial networks, i.e. GoBigNetwork.com and inform them that they respresent a network of investors who would be willing to fund your project. Victor Lestor, who claims to be afilliated with CitiFinancial Group in the UK, will contact you and draft a "Term Sheet" for you and the prospective investor to agree upon. A sample of this email is below:
"On behalf of my client... Edward Wray 'the prospective Private investor who intends to invest in your project and business plan' and as the fiduciary to the Investment Capital, this is to acknowledge receipt of the information forwarded.
Meanwhile, later today, I will forward it to my client... Edward Wray, 'the prospective Private investor for thorough review and evaluation. Thereafter, perhaps in 2 business days from now, I shall get back to you with the amount to be invested, repayment terms, interest and dividends that are anticipated to be earned on the investment, and other key factors.
Just so you know... I am a member of CitiFinancial Europe plc. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. FSA authorisation No. 204598. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No. 1375237. And the Investment Capital/funds will be facilitated through CitiFinancial.
Sincerely,
Victor H. Lester
Member of CitiFinancial Europe plc.
Private Email: [email protected]
Fax #: 44 8715049777
Skype Id: victorhlester
Upon both parties agreeing to the "Term Sheet", he will ask you to forward copies of your identification, i.e. Passport, Driver's License, etc., as part of a "Know Your Customer" and "Due Diligence Requirement" clause in the "Term Sheet". A sample of this email is below:
"F.Y.I: Proof of Funds documents and a current verifiable financial statement from an accountant verifying the assets and liabilities of the Investor 'from the corresponding Financial Institution' available on request.
After further consultation and negotiation with the prospective investor, he seems to be satisfy with the financial information forwarded, and he is now willing to invest, finance and commit his investment funds to the tune of your requested amount for the Debt Financing.
And attached herein to this email is a revised INVESTMENT TERM SHEET (HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL). This term sheet summarizes the principal terms with respect to establishing the foundation of a working relationship with you/your company. The terms have been simplified to match the stage of this Investment and are offered for consideration and acceptance prior to a DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
Download the attachment and peruse over the overtures. Upon thorough review, fill all the appropriate financial information and sign where appropriate and advise against or willingness to proceed by forwarding the KYC & DD Requirement (KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER & DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENT) A.S.A.P. so that we can review all additional information prior to proceeding to drafting a binding and definitive business agreement.
For further discussion and correspondence, you can contact me directly via email or call me directly on this cell/mobile phone number i.e... 44 7045717779.
Sincerely,
Victor H. Lester
Email: [email protected]
Fax #: 44 8715049777
Tel (Cell): 44 7045717779
Skype Id: victorhlester
*PS: Pls. confirm receipt of this update by replying this email ASAP."
Under NO circumstances should you EVER send copies of any of your identification. Next, he will then suggest that you procure the services of an attorney/barrister in the UK, whether you have your own representative or not. He will then inform you that the investor has chosen an attorney for you, "Nasah Mirande". Nasah Mirande, who claims to work for CLP Lawyers in the UK, will charge you 3% of the total amount of the investment at "Closing", until Victor Lester "negotiates" him down to 2%. Should you question the authenticity and integrity of Nasah Mirande's business practices, Victor Lester or Nasah Mirande, will provide you with a link, as "proof" of Nasah Mirande's legitimacy. See sample of this email below:
"More so, in anticipation of this proceed, I need you to contact the Investor's Legal Counsel for the legal structure proceedings and the total cost/expenses charged for the Investor Fees for Legal Counsel, although it has already been indicated in the Term Sheet and I quote "As advised by the Investors Legal Counsel and in consideration of performing the legal service, the Investors Counsel shall charge and you shall be required to pay a reasonable legal fees of Investors Counsel capped at 2% on the value of the Investment Funding secured (NEGOTIABLE) for all documented and reasonable out-of-pocket fees and costs actually incurred by the Investor's legal counsel and related to this transaction, including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of counsel/attorney fees, notarization fees, statutory expenses fees, recording fees, logistics Fees, contingency fees/success fees, and costs incurred in review and preparation of due diligence materials, including, without limitation, satisfactory review of all third-party reports".
Stated below is the Investor's Legal Counsel's information i.e.
CLP LAWYERS
NASAH MIRANDE (Princpal Attorney & Head of Chambers CLP Lawyers)
Suite 30, 17 Holywell Hill ST. ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 1DT ENGLAND
Website: www.clp-lawyers.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Phone (Direct Line ): 44 70457 72759
Fax: 44 87150 48736
F.Y.I.: I've already conducted and completed my due diligence on the Law Firm and I've confirmed it's registration under the law of England and Wales and regulated by the law society. In fact for your immediate reference, here is the web link signifying it's registration and regulation with the UK Law Society i.e...
www.lawsociety.org.uk/choosingandusing/findasolicitor/view=lawfirmdetails.law? orgid=498092&searchType=L
Conclusively, endeavor to contact the Investor's Legal Counsel A.S.A.P. And after concurrence, endeavor to keep me posted so that we can move forward to finalising this deal before this last quarter of the year in due time of requirement.
I look forward to hearing from you soon for any further discussion and correspondence. You can contact me directly via email or call me directly on this cell/mobile phone number i.e... 44 7045717779.
Sincerely,
Victor H. Lester
Email: [email protected]
Fax #: 44 8715049777
Tel (Cell): 44 7045717779
Skype Id: victorhlester
Upon the payment the initial fee and "closing"
Although the "Law Society" website indicates that there is actually a "Mirande Nasah" at CLP, with a totally different web address and phone number than the transposed name of "Nisah Mirande", they will try to convince you that "Nasah Mirande's name has been tranposed and it's only a mistake.
Nasah Mirande will then require you to complete an "Engagement Letter" and "Engagement Form" to procure the Law Firm's Legal Representation. Upon completion, you will be required to pay one half of the fee which was to be paid "at closing". See sample email below:
"The standard 3% capped is a typographic error, and since we have already negotiated the fees of Investor's Legal Counsel to 2%. I think I will modify the typo error. Meanwhile, regarding the funding of your proposal and project, finacing is certain to be consummated, I am here to protect your interest as well as the Investors.
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