Another Nigerian scam...

[Gary_in_Indiana]

If anyone doesn't know, this works by getting someone to send their bank information in anticipation of getting this huge deposit but, instead, the entire account (and sometimes others at the same institution) are completely emptied. It falls into the "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" category.

Here is the email I got;

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Dear Friend,

Good Day,

Before i proceed, i must say that I am very sorry for jumping into your private
mail box, there was no other safe way to contact you in regards to this business
transaction, which requires a direct contact with you and all confidentiality.
I got your email address from an a reliable email journal and i decided to
mail you which i beleive it's your private email box, i do NOT know you,
but hope to meet a trust-worthy friend.

My name is Major Anthony P. Kanayo, a very close and personal
assistance to the late Head of State of Nigeria, who died in Office in 1998.
During my boss rule, some persons in the now ruling political parties (PDP)
were charged with felony in the court of jurisdiction and those found guilty
were consequently jailed. Now as a retaliatory measure on all that served
under the Late Head of State of regime and late Head of state family itself,
they are all out to seize, destroy and confiscate all perceived and suspected
wealth, estate, companies etc that has to do with my late boss since this
wealth where acquired through some of the late head of state private illegal
deals. Few days before the death of my boss, I was mandated to deposit some
GOLD in a security company,since i was his chief personal assistance in one
of the Europes States and to be precise Holland, Only came back to meet the
death of my boss and this Gold, they have not discovered. Right now, my accounts
has been frozen, my compaines, estates, cars have been taken confiscated.

To avoid seizure of this gold if discovered, my lawyer (BARRISTER KOFI A
BASIL) advised me to open a correspondence with someone who can help us evacuate
the GOLD to a safe place and change ownership (ON TRUST) till we conclude
with the buyer of the gold. I am ready to cede some portion to you consequent
upon an agreement signed by an attorney. If you are capable and trusted,
and it touches your mind to assist a fellow human that has been subjected
to a different tortures and humiliation, my children especially, my family
are suffering because of this reason. It is like **** now for me and family,
leaving a life of not been sure of tomorrow. My wife has been very sick and
needs proper medical attention which i can not afford now, i love my wife
so much and can not afford to loss her. What is wealth without a dear family
to share it with. I have been feeding my family with the help of my attorney
who wouldn't have done all this for me, if i had nothing to offer for his
services.I need to move out of my country immediately the gold is sold money
transfered into your account for a business investment.

Please quickly send an email to my attorney, Barrister Kofi Basil indicating
your interest to assist. Any questions you may have should be directed to
him. His email address.
(chambers.kofi.basil15@lawyer.com)

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING.

(1).The worth of the GOLD is 13.5 M Euros

(2).We shall cede 30% worth of the GOLD to you for your urgent and kind
assistance.

(3). Your presence will be required at the security company ,Change of ownership
will be done in at the high court and other required process will as well
follow.

(4) My attorney has been able to make contact with buyer in london. The buyer
is ready to pay immediately we deliver this gold to him.

(5). It will only take 7days to complete with the change of ownership, fill
and sign all the necessary form in at the security company. My attorney has
made contact with a buyer, who is ready to pay cash as soon as we deliver
the gold.

Please this communication is confidential . It is only in the known of the
attorney ,you and me. While expecting your urgent response, i will inform
my attorney about you,as you send him a mail.

Please accept my sincere greetings onces again.
God bless you and family
Best Regards,
Major Anthony Kanayo.
majoranthony_kanayo13@mail.com

NOTE: I AM ENBOLDEN BY THE PROVED FACT THAT, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ALL AROUND
THE WORLD IS BASED ON MUTUAL TRUST,CONFIDENCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF ALL THE
PARTICIPATING PARTNERS. PLEASE THIS IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL, NO MATTER THE
MEANS OF WHICH YOU RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION, YOU ALONE HAS THIS INFORMATION
AND DO NOT ABUSE THE PRIVILEGE AND HONOR THAT HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO IT.

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[Inspector507]

Gary...........He said it was "confidential" you betrayed his trust already /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[LarryD]

Oh...now his wife is sick, that's a new twist for me.

I should write him immediatly...wait, there's a football game coming on...I'll get to it later /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif