New tack on an old trick

[MartinS]

Received this email this morning - we pass these messages on to one of the guys at my firm and they pass them on to the police - I think this has to be the worst one yet.

Originally Posted by [b

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Dear sir,

As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday.
My name is AHMED .L. TIJANI a merchant in Dubai, in the U.A.E.I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer.  It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.  I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for anyone(not even myself)but my business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for. But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world.
I believe when God gives me a second chance to come to this world I would live my life a different way from how I have lived it. Now that God has called me, I have willed and given most of my property and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as a few close friends.
I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul so, I have decided to give alms to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations in the U.A.E, Algeria and Malaysia. Now that my health has
deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore. I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization in Bulgaria and Pakistan, they refused and kept the money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them.
The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of eighteen million dollars $18,000,000,00 that I have with a finance/Security Company abroad. I will want you to help me collect this deposit and dispatched it to charity organizations.

I have set aside 10% for you and for your time.

God be with you.

AHMED TIJANI

[MATTBIN]

Apart from the fact 18 million has 6 noughts not 9 this is, as you say, a very sick individual. I suppose it just shows what some people will sink to for the sake of money.

How sad.

Matt

[Digger]

<font color='#000080'>I e-mailed him. He seemed genuine. Not.

They must realise that there is no market for this sort of thing, surely? People can't be responding to these e-mails ever can they? We've all seen them before, and even the most clueless individuals must be able to see right through this one.

And I always find the Nigerians have a more worthy cause. Money from sale of business etc. is never a great option, I prefer the &quot;I have to get rid of my money or the taxman gets it&quot; ones.

[Dr Stevil]

It only takes a couple of suckers per year to make it worth the while for these spammers/con-men (Fiona told a story recently about a woman who borrowed £250,000 to &quot;participate&quot; in this scam) and like the man said &quot;There's one born every minute...&quot;

[LesleySS]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (MartinS @ Mar. 30 2004,09:06)]

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;this made me laugh, what a great typo - I know what he meant but just a funny one. &nbsp;Sorry, completely inappropriate post I know, but still, I am tickled.

defiled...!

[j.w.]

<font color='#000080'>He can send me a load of cash if he wants , but his next batch of emails will probably read.
Sent cash to jw, he spent it all on diving gear. Hence.............


If only it were true!

This family is not having much luck. Doesn't his brother own a diamond mine and its going tits up as well.

[Mick F]

Yeah, I think one of his sisters married a guvment minister who embezzeled a shitload of dosh &amp; then went and died on her, the selfish b@stard.

Just no luck whatsoever.........

[Norseman]

<font color='#0000FF'>They actually do make money on this... but only with the proper organization. There's a website somewhere (most likely on the web) that tells the story of &quot;counter-scammers&quot; and the unfortunate scammed ones.

I know a specific case here in Norway where a mayor (!) lost about £150.000. This was done by Nigerians with the aid of a Norwegian who was actually tried and convicted for the deed. Money was gone though.

But hey, this guy is dying. Surely if he's in a hurry it should be easy money!

K

[Helen F H]

<font color='#000080'>If that is real i will eat my drysuit.

[Crisspy Fiver]

LINK

Great site well funny

Jamie