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Alina Matei 
Austrália
Local time: 01:26
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I have recently received the following message. Anyone who's ever seen one of these messages before could see straight away what the message was about, but I hev become some weird 'collector' of these stories so I had to see how it went. It's onle of the funniest ones I've seen. (Or I might just have a weird sense of humour. Apologies in this case).
From: Ahmed Williams
Tel: 0027-72-5870-437
ATTN: SIR,
PRIVATE AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL
... See more I have recently received the following message. Anyone who's ever seen one of these messages before could see straight away what the message was about, but I hev become some weird 'collector' of these stories so I had to see how it went. It's onle of the funniest ones I've seen. (Or I might just have a weird sense of humour. Apologies in this case).
From: Ahmed Williams
Tel: 0027-72-5870-437
ATTN: SIR,
PRIVATE AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL
Greeting! I know you will be surprised to read from
me, but please this letter is a request from a family
in dire need of assistance. I am Mr. Ahmed Williams
from Angola. The first and the only son of Brigadier
Chanza Williams communicating to you from
Johannesburg, South Africa.
I got your address from a business directory in
Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. And,
I, on behalf of my widowed mother Mrs. Bridget
Williams decided to solicit for your assistance to
transfer the sum of US$35.8 Million (Thirty-five
Million Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars),
which he deposited in a safe box to private security
company in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In fact, my father said, and I quote: ?My son, I wish
to draw your attention to US$35.8 Million (Thirty-five
Million Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars).
I deposited the box containing the fund in a security
company in Johannesburg, South Africa as valuables.
During the war, I was very committed and dedicated in
winning the war against the rebels, until I found out
that the senior army officers and government
functionaries were busy helping themselves with
government funds and properties, sending them to
foreign countries. Due to this, when the former
adviser to the president and I were assigned by the
president (JOSE EDUARDO SANTOS) to purchase arms in
South Africa, we saw this as a golden opportunity and
diverted the money and share it, of which I got a
total sum of US$35.8 Million (Thirty-five Million
Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). In
case of my absence on earth as a result of death, only
you should solicit for assistance of a reliable and
sincere foreign partner to assist you to transfer this
money out of South Africa for investment purpose. I
deposited the box in your name and you can claim it
alone with deposited code. Your mother is with all
the documents. Take good care of your mother and your
sisters.
From this words of my late father, you can understand
that life and future of my family depend on this fund,
as such I will be grateful if you can assist us. We
are now living in South Africa as political asylum
seekers. Financial laws and regulations of the
Republic of South Africa do not permit us certain
financial rights. In view of this, I cannot invest
this fund in South Africa hence; I am seeking your
assistance to transfer this fund out of South Africa
for investment purpose. For your assistance, we are
prepared to offer you 20% of the total fund while 10%
will be set aside for any expenses incurred during
this transaction.
Please note that this transaction is 100% risk-free
and the major thing I demand from you is to assure me
the safety of this money when it finally gets to you.
Further information and arrangement commence as soon
as trust confidence and good relationship are
established. I shall be most grateful if you maintain
the confidentiality of this matter. Please, confirm
your interest through the above contact Telephone
number and send me a mail .
Best regards,
AHMED WILLIAMS
For the family. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Kirill Semenov
Ucrânia
Local time: 18:56
Membro (2004)
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| Lucky you, Stefania! | Sep 14, 2005 |
So touching story... but still so familiar. I just wonder how many hidden millionaires in need they have in Africa.
| | | | | Do people fall for it? | Sep 14, 2005 |
This kind of emails have been going around for so long, I wonder if there are people that actually fall for them.
| | | | sarahl (X)
Local time: 08:56
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| So that's where she was! | Sep 14, 2005 |
Stefania Matei wrote:
Your mother is with all the documents.
I know you have been looking for her.
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The old Nigeria Connection does it again. What I love most about these sob-stories are the names: Ahmed "Williams", etc. No local Nigerian would carry that name with pride. The one my late husband fell for was "Dr. Mustafa Briggs". When he started calling my husband "my white brother" I started smalling a rat. Being from "Seouf Effrica" I have a notion about these things
Keep 'em coming, just don't fall for them. Yes,... See more The old Nigeria Connection does it again. What I love most about these sob-stories are the names: Ahmed "Williams", etc. No local Nigerian would carry that name with pride. The one my late husband fell for was "Dr. Mustafa Briggs". When he started calling my husband "my white brother" I started smalling a rat. Being from "Seouf Effrica" I have a notion about these things
Keep 'em coming, just don't fall for them. Yes, and people do fall for them; I speak from bitter experience!!!
Regards to all,
Kathinka ▲ Collapse
| | | | Agnieszka Hayward (X)
Polônia
Local time: 17:56
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Dear Stefania,
provided you can be bothered to even send them a reply, I'd suggest to request them to send you the money as cash in a VERY BIG envelope, because you don't trust banks with such big money
regards,
Agnieszka
| | | | Anne Grimes
Canadá
Local time: 11:56
Membro (2005)
espanhol para inglês
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I get those "funny" emails every day, at least 5 of them. Some of the names are hilarious! And the stories too, I could send you a collection of them , if you would like some more to add to your 'weird' collection, just let me know! Hahaha---anne
| | | | Jalapeno
Local time: 17:56
inglês para alemão
| The best part... | Sep 15, 2005 |
The best part is definitely this sentence:
"In case of my absence on earth as a result of death".
Lovely.
[Edited at 2005-09-29 14:09]
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Klaus Herrmann
Alemanha
Local time: 17:56
Membro (2002)
inglês para alemão
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| Makes sense, though | Sep 15, 2005 |
Jalapeno wrote:
The best part is definitely this sentence:
"In case of my absence on earth as a result of death".
Lovely.
Hmm, but that's a reasonable clause. It ensures that your money will not be given away if you've merely been abducted by aliens.
| | | | | Milliardaire | Sep 15, 2005 |
A lot of milliardaires are living in the world. I received a similar e-mail 2 days ago and I received about 5 this year. I would be a milliardaire a lot of times. The difference is the person offered me only 15% of the total of the 35 000 000 $.
I answered to the e-mail in asking him a lot of questions and I finished the e-mail by writing that he was a stupid guy who takes people for more than stupid than himself.
I regret all the money that I lost (hi.hi.hi.) but I co... See more A lot of milliardaires are living in the world. I received a similar e-mail 2 days ago and I received about 5 this year. I would be a milliardaire a lot of times. The difference is the person offered me only 15% of the total of the 35 000 000 $.
I answered to the e-mail in asking him a lot of questions and I finished the e-mail by writing that he was a stupid guy who takes people for more than stupid than himself.
I regret all the money that I lost (hi.hi.hi.) but I could not resist to answer.
Lise
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| | | | Andy Watkinson
Espanha
Local time: 17:56
Membro
catalão para inglês
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| Hadn't thought of that........... | Sep 15, 2005 |
Klaus Herrmann wrote: Jalapeno wrote:
The best part is definitely this sentence:
"In case of my absence on earth as a result of death".
Lovely. Hmm, but that's a reasonable clause. It ensures that your money will not be given away if you've merely been abducted by aliens.
..........where do I sign?
Andy
| | | | | Bite the biter | Sep 15, 2005 |
Hi!
See these links for hints on how to annoy those scammers. If some time you feel nervous and want to release tension, it might be a nice way to do it, while laughing at their expense, ... See more Hi!
See these links for hints on how to annoy those scammers. If some time you feel nervous and want to release tension, it might be a nice way to do it, while laughing at their expense, for a change.
http://nowscape.com/suck/NIGERIAN_SCAM.htm
http://www.419eater.com/html/baiting.htm
I remember once while browsing I came across the page of a scambaiter, with the full story (and hilarious photos) of how he wasted the time of one of those scammers and made him do whatever he wanted. He told him he was a priest of some phony microreligion, and he demanded that the scammer converts to this religion, which included a ritual with green paint on the chest and silly prayers. The "poor" scammer followed his instructions for quite a while, thinking he was going to make some easy money. It was really funny, but I can't find the web right now. If you know the url, please post it here.
Cheers! ▲ Collapse
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