I've Just Been Scammed!

[DanStat]

I keep getting letters from "Frank in Africa"....it says I'll be receiving $18 million and I need to contact him so he can use my bank account to transfer the money!

I saw this on Inside Edition once...

DELETE!

I hate these e-mails!

 

[General Grizz]

I want 18 million!! What's his address?


Arrgh...sorry, I'm sick. :hammer: :brick:

 

[Fievel]

See...I go and send you guys and email and this is the thanks I get.....I mean....uhh...nevermind.

 

[DanStat]

That explains the car splurge! :hammer: :lol:

 

[DanStat]

Originally posted by grizzlyhall


Arrgh...sorry, I'm sick. :hammer: :brick:

I figured that out a long time ago! :drevil:

 

[DBF John]

Heres one from Mr. Henry

Dear Sir,

Top of the day to you.and i hope this proposal will not be embarassing to you
as i am soliciting your assistance in a hitch free and legal business venture
which will mutually benefit both of us in our life time.

I will like to introduce my self to you firstly as the general manager
(corporate and investment banking)of societe general Bank (Nigeria) limited
my names are Mr.Adebayo Henry.


A Fixed deposit was made by a foreign contractor with the Nigerian Government, Mr. Harvey Robins
on the 10th of febuary 1998 in my bank with the sum of (usd$22,500,000.00) twenty-two million five
hundred thousand Dollars for a period of one year (365 days).


Upon maturity, We sent a routine notification to his forwarding address
but got no response.After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered
from his contract employers,the Ministry of Trade and commerce that Mr.Harvey
Robins was assasinated by unknown gunmen. I later discovered that he died without making
a "WILL", and all attempts to trace his next of kin was futile.upon further investigation
I discovered that Mr. Harvey Robins did not declare
any next of kin or relations in all his official documents, including his
Fixed Deposit document in my Bank. This sum of US$22,500,000.00 is still
sitting in my Bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year.
No one will ever come forward to claim it.


According to Nigerian Law, at the expiration of 5(five) years, the money will revert to
the ownership of the Nigerian Government if nobody applies to claim the fund.

Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you as a
Foreigner to stand in as the next of kin to Mr.Harvey Robins so that
the fruits of this old man's labor will not get into the hands of
the corrupt government officials.

This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your full names,current address,place
and date of birth so that the Attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits,
which will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall employ the service of two
Attorneys for drafting and notarization of the "WILL" and to obtain the
necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor
for the transfer.

A bank account in any part of the world, which you will provide,
will then facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the beneficiary/next
of kin. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in
the ratio of 60% for me and 40% for you. There is no risk at all as
all the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the Attorney
and my position as the general Manager(corporate and investment banking) guarantees the
successful execution/approval of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply
immediately via the private email address above. Upon your response,


I shall then provide you with more details and relevant documents
that will help you understand the transaction. Please observe utmost
confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction will be most
profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to
invest my share in your country.

Awaiting your urgent reply

Thanks and regards.

MR.Adebayo Henry




I cant belive people would fall for this

 

[General Grizz]

:zipit:

 

[figmentmom]

My husband got almost the exact same letter! Regretfully, we decided to pass up that golden opportunity (not that 18 million wouldn't come in handy, with Christmas right around the corner !)

 

[Lilo]

I keep getting these kinds of email at work. I have a nice laugh, then delete it. I work for an investment advisor/broker/dealer which makes it even more funny.:lol:

 

[darthdarrel]

LOL! I just got this same E mail 2 hours ago!:lol:

 

[CDS Disney]

Re: Heres one from Mr. Henry

Originally posted by DBF John
Dear Sir,

Top of the day to you.and i hope this proposal will not be embarassing to you
as i am soliciting your assistance in a hitch free and legal business venture
which will mutually benefit both of us in our life time.

I will like to introduce my self to you firstly as the general manager
(corporate and investment banking)of societe general Bank (Nigeria) limited
my names are Mr.Adebayo Henry.


A Fixed deposit was made by a foreign contractor with the Nigerian Government, Mr. Harvey Robins
on the 10th of febuary 1998 in my bank with the sum of (usd$22,500,000.00) twenty-two million five
hundred thousand Dollars for a period of one year (365 days).


Upon maturity, We sent a routine notification to his forwarding address
but got no response.After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered
from his contract employers,the Ministry of Trade and commerce that Mr.Harvey
Robins was assasinated by unknown gunmen. I later discovered that he died without making
a "WILL", and all attempts to trace his next of kin was futile.upon further investigation
I discovered that Mr. Harvey Robins did not declare
any next of kin or relations in all his official documents, including his
Fixed Deposit document in my Bank. This sum of US$22,500,000.00 is still
sitting in my Bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year.
No one will ever come forward to claim it.


According to Nigerian Law, at the expiration of 5(five) years, the money will revert to
the ownership of the Nigerian Government if nobody applies to claim the fund.

Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you as a
Foreigner to stand in as the next of kin to Mr.Harvey Robins so that
the fruits of this old man's labor will not get into the hands of
the corrupt government officials.

This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your full names,current address,place
and date of birth so that the Attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits,
which will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall employ the service of two
Attorneys for drafting and notarization of the "WILL" and to obtain the
necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor
for the transfer.

A bank account in any part of the world, which you will provide,
will then facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the beneficiary/next
of kin. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in
the ratio of 60% for me and 40% for you. There is no risk at all as
all the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the Attorney
and my position as the general Manager(corporate and investment banking) guarantees the
successful execution/approval of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply
immediately via the private email address above. Upon your response,


I shall then provide you with more details and relevant documents
that will help you understand the transaction. Please observe utmost
confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction will be most
profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to
invest my share in your country.

Awaiting your urgent reply

Thanks and regards.

MR.Adebayo Henry




I cant belive people would fall for this

There is no return adress. :lol:

 

[Camelot]

I have also received something similar to this a few years ago in the mail, and just recently by email. (Why is Nigeria always mentioned in these letters???) Amazing how they keep circulating around and around, hoping to find some sucker who will fall for it.