I'm going to be rich.

[Sturdee]

This is an email I got from a generous benefactor that is going to make me rich.


OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR
STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
(MR. GILBERT ZUMALI)
EMAIL: ( deleted as I don't want anyone to steal my loot )

ATTN: Peter,

Good day! I’m MR. GILBERT ZUMALI the PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR OF STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA. I got your contact information courtesy of Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the last auditing, verification /investigation in out bank at the end of last fiscal (financial) year,

I discovered the sum of US$5, 400.000.00 (FIVE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED THOUSANDS UNITED STATES DOLLARS) in a dormant account belonging to an Israeli International businessman who died along with his family in a plane crash on 5th November 1997 in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. My investigations revealed no survival for claims as I have long been expecting someone to forward applications for claims as it applies to our banking regulations and if I do not remit this money out urgently, it will be forfeited.

However, I kept this information (SECRET) confidential within my jurisdiction to enable me submit claims and transfer this fund through trustworthy person whom I shall present as the bona fide next of kin to the deceased. With my position now in the office, I can transfer this fund to any reliable designated foreign account, with assurance that this fund will be intact pending my physical arrival in your country for sharing. All documents to this transfer will be destroyed on confirmation of the money in your account thus leaving no trace to anything. Meanwhile, all domestic arrangements have been put in place awaiting your response to enable me conclude this transaction.

At the conclusion of this transaction, you will be given 45% of the total money, while 55% will be for me, and you must understand that, this is a once in life time opportunity and a deal of high magnitude, there your undivided assistance MUST be needed, and you will withhold any assistance when needed, because I won’t present myself in all task to avoid suspicion, hence our government is out to track most of us in Financial Sectors down.

Rather, I will present you whole as the next of kin and you must be bold and confidence in putting the claim in accordance to my instruction Kindly call me on my phone numbers above before sending any fax message for security reasons. I need your strong assurance and confidentiality. God bless us.

Best regards.
Mr. GILBERT ZUMALI
EMAIL: (again deleted)

NB: send the below information as quickly as possible:
(1) Your private telephone and fax numbers.
(2) First three pages of your international passport.
(3) Your physical address.
(4) Your bank account information.


and here is my reply :


Thank you for the trust placed in me in becoming your partner in this crime of filching this money out of a dormant bank account.

However before becoming your partner in crime I wish to satisfy myself of your bonafides as you may well be a agent provacateur.

So please forward by email the following so that I can consider joining you :

(1) Your private telephone and fax numbers.
(2) First three pages of your international
passport.
(3) Your physical address.
(4) Your bank account information.

BTW why is your return address different from your originating address? Any special reason?


Peter.



I think I might be able to afford some more tools soon. Especially when he gives me his bank account details.


Peter.

[johnc]

Peter,

When your rich don't forget your friends, I'll send you a list of toys to help if you like.

John.

[Barry_White]

No your not Peter

He's dealing with me and I'm going to be rich.

[Rossluck]

You may have missed the boat, Peter. I supplied Gilbert with the infomation he requested a few days ago. He seems very genuine and he has assured me that the funds will be in my account any moment. He actually rang me and asked me for my PIN number, which I was more than happy to supply.

I'm sorry if my fortune is your misfortune.

[Sturdee]

There must be many dormant bank accounts in that bank. Probably enough for every one of us.


Peter.

[Barry_White]

I would agree with that Peter I receive on average one of those letters every week all from different kind benefactors.

[echnidna]

I seem to get many emails offering me money.

But money doesn't buy happiness.

So just give me your email addresses and I'll forward all the money offers
So You Can All Be Rich

[Iain]

I got one from his daughter, brother, mum and his mates sisters boyfriend.

[bitingmidge]

Well, for a bit of wood carving content, and a most illuminating response, check out this series of communications with your new friend's cousin!

http://www.419eater.com/html/john_boko.htm


Once you have finished that thread, you may file the 419eater.com address away for a rainy day. I've heard you get some of those down there!


Cheers,

P

[Iain]

And to think he paid the postage
Sturdee, eat your heart out.