I would like to confirm about the mail I have received?

[Pradeep]

I have received one mail which is as under. Please let me know the matter is genuine or fake ?

FIRST NATIONAL BANK via blumail.org
Nov 26 (1 day ago)

to me


First National Bank
6th Floor,1 First Place, Bank City
Cnr Simmonds and Pritchard Streets,
Johannesburg Gauteng South Africa 2001
Direct Office Phone: +27-11-053-6741
Cell Phone: +27-78-703-0060
Email: jamesadams1962@live.co.za
Website: http://www.fnb.co.za





Att: PRADEEP MAHADESHWAR,




After a through investigation carried out on the application submitted on your behalf by your claim agent, we have confirmed the authenticity of your claim. Be informed that all approvals have been issued to transfer the approved lottery fund valued $800,000.00(Eight Hundred Thousand United State Dollars Only) through your receiving Financial Banking Institution Information as stated below:


METHOD OF PAYMENT: TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER {T T}
BANK NAME: IDBI BANK
ACCOUNT NAME: PRADEEP MADHUKAR MAHADESHWAR
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0299104000036120
COUNTRY: INDIA

With the transfer arrangements in place, you are advised to pay our Mandatory Endorsement Fee immediately which includes,

1) Registration and Notarization fee: US$150.00.
2) Stamp and Deed Duty Fee: US$ 35.00.
3) Affidavit from the high court Fee: US$135.00
4) Legalization and Administrative cost Fee: US$195.00.
Grand Total: US$515.00.


Note: Your winning prize has been deposited with us in an Escrow Non-Resident Dollar Bank Account Number (903-3380-1139-1) for onward transfer to your bank account in your country. As requested by the Department of Ministry of Finance And International Remittance Department FNB Bank in accordance with the stipulations and foreign regulation act with the world bank international monetary fund ( IMF).

The Total fee you are required to pay is US$515.00 {Five Hundred and Fifteen United State Dollars Only} as indicated. You will be direct on how to send the fee on your acknowledgement of the receipt of this letter with your request for payment information. And your won fund will be transferred and reflect into your bank account within two to three working days. Note: that your total won prize to claim has been insured to its real value; hence it cannot be deducted from as an internal control measure to safeguard winners from misappropriation of funds/under-payments by our officials.


Kind Regards,


Mr. James Adams