My name is Emily Portney, CEO of BNY Mellon’s Asset Servicing division. I was a close friend of the late American engineer, Richard D. Petrelli, who passed away in a car accident in New York on July 7, 2013.
In July 2014, a fixed deposit of US$155,000,000 was made in his name through an oil consultant at American Petroleum Corporation for a duration of twelve months. Since his passing, I have made several unsuccessful attempts to locate any of his relatives. While searching, I came across your contact information and believe you may be a reliable person to assist me.
I am contacting you to propose a partnership to claim these funds, which are currently held in an account at my bank. The bank has requested that a next of kin be identified; otherwise, the account risks being frozen or seized. With your consent, I would like to present you as the next of kin so the funds can be released to you.
Once the amount of US$155,000,000 is transferred, we would share it equally—50% for you and 50% for me. I will ensure all legal documentation is arranged to support your claim and protect both of us. If you are willing to proceed, please provide the following details so we can move forward:
Full Name
Address
Phone Number
Occupation
Thank you for your cooperation, and I look forward to your response. Please email me at [email protected] for more details.