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Those type of guys but still, retarded.  I once in a while, feed into the bs and responde with some smart ass comment like yours LOL but still.  I think it's hilarious though, that you responde like that omgosh, I think I need to and actually just did LOL.  Cindy, you are the best hun.

Smooches,
Tasha

TashaVegas1681 reads

I just recieved an e-mail, which isn't the first, with this retarded scam.  I feel sorry for the people or fall for this honestly, but you would think they'd get a clue after a while.

From Mr Kelvyn Bothes
#46 Cresent Close,
Lynnwood Road
Hatfield Pretoria
Gauteng, South Africa.

Dear Friend,

                    {INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE TRANSACTION}

I am Mr Kelvyn Bothes. I trained and work as an external auditor for Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) South Africa,working as part of a bigger team that covers the entire South Africa region. An investor (name with-held) died without naming a next of kin(beneficiary) to his fund in my bank. The amount is $50Million and banking regulation/legislation in South-Africa demands that I notify the fiscal authorities after three years.

The above set of facts underscores my reason to seek your permission to have you stand as the next of kin to the deceased. This funds will be approved and release in your favor as the next of kin if only you will adhere to my instruction and cooperate with me in one accord.

I have all the legal details of my deceased client that will facilitate our putting you forward as the claimant/beneficiary of the funds and ultimately transfer of the $50M.Consequently. My proposal is that I will like you as a Foreigner to stand in as the next of kin of the funds that is deposited in my bank. I am writing you because I am a public servant, I cannot operate a foreign account.

The proceeds of this account valued at $50 million dollars can be paid to you and then you and I can share the money, 50% to me and 40% for you and 10% for miscellaneous expenses that might arise. I would want you to understand that this is a DEAL. Do contact me immediately whether you are or not interested in this deal. So it will enable me scout for another foreign partner to carry out this deal. But if you are interested, contact me only through my private email address below for more details as time is of the essence in this business.

Please observe utmost confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in real estate within your country. Due to the nature of confidentiality in this Transaction our communication can only be via email and phone mostly.

Awaiting your urgent reply via email
Thanks and my regards

Mr Kelvyn Bothes.
 
But I doubt they ever will.

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THESETTER321790 reads

Tasha, I got the same one in the mail yesterday at my office from South Africa.  The crazy part was that it was hand written and claimed that someone with the same last name as me had died in the Tsunami and that since we had the same last name I can collect the money.  For me the spooky part was that they had my name and it was handwritten and also had my office address. It was post marked from South Africa, these scam's usually come form Nigeria. Funny the amounts are different otherwise it is the same email.

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bifur1380 reads

If you search around on the Web, there are a couple of sites that have transcripts of email exchanges with these guys, leading them on in the interests of humor. :)

--b.

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TashaVegas1888 reads

if you google it, the whole thing is a spam/scam mail that has been going on for ages.  I usually get one about once every two months from either Africa or Nigeria.  You think they'd give up on it but if they are getting suckers to responde then I guess they won't.

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bifur1755 reads

That's just it: they do still get suckers, proving Mr. Barnum right again. The Internet gives them a huge potential market.

--b.

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WebTerrorist3249 reads

Useless Fact #1:
It wasn't PT Barnum that said, "there is a sucker born every minute", but instead a guy named David Hannum, who actually said that to insult customers of PT Barnum's, over a hoax of a fossilised giant.
http://www.historybuff.com/library/refbarnum.html

Useless Fact #2:
With changes in population growth, death rate, birth rates since the mentioned statement in 1870...the adjusted rate of suckers born every minute is approximately 2.7  :)

-- Modified on 4/8/2007 9:56:41 AM

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little phil1575 reads

My ex was a descendant of PT, and I have considered myself the sucker born on that fateful minute.

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boneboybob1709 reads

You'll never go broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people.

-- PT Barnum

This explains why the Nigerian spam scam is still going out even today...

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Biglvguy2184 reads

In the last two weeks I have "won" over 4 million pounds(uk) according to lottery officials in England and The Netherlands(funny, I thought the Netherlands used a different currency). I hoe I can collect all that moolah cause I sure can use the dinero.

Anybody want to share????

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CindySpice1140 reads

Yep got those too……..ok how can you win the lottery in Europe if you didn’t even play ?? Like we were born yesterday !! ;-)

All those scams are so old I don’t see how anyone can still fall for that crap!

From African/Nigeria scams to I want to hire an escort for 4 days I will send you a cashier check you send me back cash.
I get those almost everyday ………….. yeah that is what a DELETE button is for.

Sometimes if I am in a feisty mood I will email them back ………” oh the check is in the mail” or  “sorry payment is in CASH only”
Or my favorite -  “Oh I forward your email to the feds”  yeah I know then they will just close one email account and make a new one ………….so let them have some extra work  LOL LOL

With NBC’s  success of “to catch a predator” they  have now started a new series
“to catch a con man”

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17697615/

Lets hope they won’t think to do one called “to catch a …………..” well you figure that one out ;-)

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TashaVegas2001 reads

Those type of guys but still, retarded.  I once in a while, feed into the bs and responde with some smart ass comment like yours LOL but still.  I think it's hilarious though, that you responde like that omgosh, I think I need to and actually just did LOL.  Cindy, you are the best hun.

Smooches,
Tasha

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hot search1865 reads

Try looking at this site.  Being in the business thay you are in, you could be in for great fun if you use some of the ideas here.

Related Link: http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com

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little phil1361 reads

Now everyone will know he's got piles of money!!!!

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MikeRH1544 reads

"The Vibrator Ring is the latest craze to sweep the world and people just can't get enough! Its both safe and easy-to-use, you'll want
10."

Umm, you can only put ONE on at a time, why would you need TEN?

I've also received a few variations on the Nigerian scam using religion, claiming they wanted to use the money to do good works in the name of God or something like that.

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