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Charlie has received what looks like a very creative phishing scam:
From: Priory Of Sion Society <notifications@prioryofsionsociety.com>
Date: 24 December 2006 13:03:34 GMT
Subject: Beneficiary Of 2006 Funds Grant By Priory Of Sion Society.....
Reply-To: rsalter_crsqc@safe-mail.net
Dear Beneficiary,
The Priory Of Sion Society of Edinburgh under the jurisdiction of the all Seeing Eye, Master Nick Cobb has after series of secret deliberations and random ballot as selected you to be a beneficiary of 2006 end of Year foundation laying grants and also an optional opening at the round table of the Priory Of Sion Society.
These grants are issued every end of year around the world in accordance with the objectives of the Priory Of Sion Society as stated by King Francis Aurthor I in 1815 which is to ensure the continuous freedom of man and to enhance mans living conditions.
We will also advice that these grant funds awarded to you which amount to $350,000.00 be used to better the lot of man through your own initiative and also we will go further to inform you that the open slot to become a Priory Of Sion is optional.
I hope you understood and do contact the Grant Claims Office Co-Secretary, Name: Barr. Richard Salter, E-mail:grantclaimoffice@prioryofsionsociety.ourprofile.net,do send along your personal information’s (Names, Residential Address,Occupation,Tel/Fax Numbers,Sex,Age and Country) for more information's on what you are to do to make claims of your grant awarded to you.
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Judith Ernest.
Co-ordinator.
Priory Of Sion Society of Palmerston Place Lane, Edinburgh
All grammar left as composed by the august 'Priory'. The currency mentioned is presumably some new Scottish dollars to be introduced after independence.
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