from: PAYMENT DEPARTMENT <payment.department1971@gmail.com>
reply-to: payment.department1971@gmail.com
date: Jan 11, 2026, 11:14 AM
subject: HOW DO YOU WANT ME SEND YOUR ATM Card or Cashier's Check?
mailed-by: gmail.com
FROM Mrs.Helena Browan
Assistant Secretary of U.S Embassy
in Benin Republic for African Affairs.
Attention:Dear Beneficiary
We the monetary affairs of USA embassy of Benin Rep. discovered that you have not Received your Funds yet, your inheritance fund kept on hold from the west African bank and individuals because of Government policy.
The USA embassy and I.M.F decided to retrieve the funds and install into an ATM card to restore the hope of all American citizens and others who have lost their hard earned money to the African corrupt banks and individuals.
Thus we urge you to send your full names… Your Home address.. Your cell-Telephone number. Forwards the information to the USA embassy Benin Rep. contact email to claims your funds (payment.department1971@gmail.com)
Yours In Service,
Mrs.Helena Browan..
Assistant Secretary of U.S Embassy
in Benin Repulic for African Affairs
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