Holy crap. Strange e-mail

Booster

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I just received this strange e-mail. Maybe it's spam, but who knows. What do you think of this:

'Dear Friend,


I wish to plead with you to join me in not only serving humanity, but to also benefit in the process. This message could be strange but reality will definitely dawn on you. If you pay some attention to its contents. Please accept my sincere apologies in bringing this message to you; I have to say that I have no intention of causing you any personal pains or discomfort.


My name is Mrs. Loues Ejercito Estrada, wife of his Excellency Joseph Estrada, former President of the Phillipines. My husband was recently impeached from office by a backed uprising of mass demonstrations and the senate and my husband his presently in jail.


I realized some reasonable amount of money from various deals that I successfully executed, during my husband-s regime as president of phillipines. The said amount is $28.7 million US dollars. From past experiences, many people I had regarded as close friends had capitalized on my family-s travail to run away with our money. So I ask for your trust and confidence.


I need you assistance to act as my foreign partner, to allow me send the funds to you, and YOU, in turn, would donate a portion of it (15%) as humanitarian gesture to those in need in my country and other war torn country by purchasing such essential needs like blankets, milk, food, drugs, creating shelter, water-pumping machines and agricultural equipments from the money after deducting your expenses and commission of 25% I shall give to you for assistance, and the rest 60% is for my family and you will assist us to invest it wisely in your country, under your watchful eyes. If you feel that we can trust you and that you are capable to handle this large amount of money, let me know so that we may commence business.


In your response please state the following for easy communication.


Full names


Contact address


Telephone and Fax numbers


On getting a positive response from you, via my email address. I shall then introduce you to my lawyer who will liaise with you to further explanation and details that will help you understand the transaction, every necessary documentation will be made available to you.

I cannot be reached on phone because of the security around us but my lawyer will make sure everything goes on well, in that communication with me will be mostly via email.

Kindly treat as very urgent and strictly confidential. I honestly assure you that this transaction is 100% risk- free. Be assured that I am a reputable personality and I am mindful of the legal implications of this transaction, as I intend taking care of all the legal documentations for a successful and hitch-free transaction.

I look forward to your urgent reply.


Thank you for your expected co-operation.


Best regards

Mrs. Loues Ejercito Estrada.'
 

flot

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Originally posted by: Booster
I just received this strange e-mail. Maybe it's spam, but who knows. What do you think of this:

Even my mom has figured out to ignore these. (which constantly amazes me)
 

yoda291

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If I ever become filthy rich, I'm going to devote lots of time and money to tracking these people to their doorsteps and putting them over my knee.
 

Booster

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Originally posted by: Colt45
booster, i thought you were less gulible than this!

Well yes, I'm actually not. It's just the first time I received that crap. Of course I quickly figured out it was scam and BS and nothing else. Who on earth would give you $28.7 million. I wouldn't believe if they promised me 28 bucks let alone millions.

BTW, what about that sig of yours in Cyrillic? Looks kind of strange to me.
 

squirrel dog

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Scamerino . A very old scam at that . After you respond,somewhere down the line they will need your credit card number or money from you for good faith , after which further emails will cease,and you will be out the moola .
 

Booster

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Originally posted by: squirrel dog
Scamerino . A very old scam at that . After you respond,somewhere down the line they will need your credit card number or money from you for good faith , after which further emails will cease,and you will be out the moola .

Really? What a surprise. And I thought where the trap would be. Anyway, I just learned it's the infamous '419 Nigerian Scam'.
 

kermalou

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if you dont, I will. I am a millionaire off of these Africans and their section 409ers....(i think that is what it is called)