Dear Partner,
Naturally, this letter will come to you as a surprise
since we have not met, permit me however to introduce myself.I am Ian
Elsworth, a white Zimbabwean Farmer, currently in hiding in Zimbabwe.
I used to work in three tobacco farms in Chipinge, and I was also part
owner of these farms which were owned by my late father. I am contacting
you as the need for me to have a foreign partner in your country has
become necessary due to my plans to relocate to that country that I can
purchase some land and start farming all over again, as the present
political instability in Zimbabwe, does not encourage financial investment
as the environment is no longer conducive for farming investment and most
of all,security is not guaranteed, just as reported by international
media.
This problem started when the Zimbabwean government under the leadership
of President Robert Mugabe announced a decree on May 31st 2000 to seize
more than 849 white-owned farms. During this period, as reported by
international media and the CNN, more than 6 white farmers(including my
father) were killed; the government is not stopping at this, as the
government has already asked all white-farmers to give up their farms to
black farmers or risk going to prison. So far, more than 1,400 white owned
farms have been invaded and confiscated, as well as claiming the
properties of the farmers. Also, about 133 white farmers arrested for
defying the orders to leave their farms under the controversial land
reform programe of the government.
Having lived in this country Zimbabwe for years, I have no other country
to go to, therefore, I decided to contact you, for your assistance, so
that I can divert my interest in Zimbabwe to a more stable country as
yours. Also, I must re-interate the importance of having a citizen of your
country to front for me, since we intend to purchase some land for
farming, I do not know much about your land-ownership laws, I thought it
wise to seek the help of a foreigner to act as proxy for me. For this
purpose, I have put in a security deposit all monies from the sale of my
farming equipment(including tractors etc) and also all financial profits.
I will upon receiving your consent prepare every document to enable you
receive this money on my behalf, pending my arrival to meet with you in
your country so that we can both make further arrangements with regards to
the purchase of land. For your assistance to me, you will be entitle to a
commission of 20% of the total sum that you will be receiving on my behalf
for the above purpose. If you are interested and willing to assist me, you
should please forward to me via my confidential email address:
ianelsworth@malaga.net
the following information, so that I can reach you:
1. YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS
2. YOUR TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER
I am waiting urgently for your response, while also
requesting that you treat this matter in strict privacy.
Cheers and God bless.
I will give you more details when I hear from you. You can click on the
link below to get a better understanding my situation and why I need to
move out my money: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1068528.stm
Best Regards
IAN ELSWORTH{MR}.
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