SyntheticBlinkerFluid
SyntheticBlinkerFluid SuperDork
3/19/12 2:04 p.m.

I can't believe I'm still getting these emails.

I am Mr.Alusi obi, from CBN fund transfer  department Central Bank Of Nigeria, There is  counter claims on your funds presently by one Mr.Jones Tsai,who is trying to make us believe that you are dead and even explained that you had an agreement with him, to help you in receiving your part payment of $7.3Million US, kindly reconfirm to us,for your urgent release of the Premium immediately. Reconfirm the above information to avoid making payment to a wrong person. Your full name................ full address.................... Your working ID card.................. working telephone or mobile phone number...................... bank information's...................... Mr.Alusi obi, Transfer Department Central Bank Of Nigeria
BBsGarage
BBsGarage HalfDork
3/19/12 2:05 p.m.

I cant believe that people still fall for them.

failboat
failboat Dork
3/19/12 2:15 p.m.

You must be a trillionaire at this point. Or more.

I think google is intercepting some of my emails and taking all the monies that rightfully belong to ME.

The bastards.

bravenrace
bravenrace UberDork
3/19/12 2:48 p.m.

Just the other day I got an email (went to look if I still had it, but didn't) about a car I am selling and it was an email I've gotten in the past from different addresses. Talked about wanting my car and even paying more for it if necessary, then some crap about proxy and him arranging shipping, etc.. Didn't sound in the least bit legit. Are people really stupid enough to fall for this crap? Don't answer.

JohnInKansas
JohnInKansas New Reader
3/19/12 2:49 p.m.

I've got that email too, about a welder I had listed on craigslist.

I've still got the welder, if that answers the question.

cwh
cwh UberDork
3/19/12 2:59 p.m.

We are looking for a nicer place to rent than our present abode. Jane found one of those "Too good to be true" listings on CL. 900.00 / mo on a waterfront palace. Sent an inquiry., the house is a 1.3MM estate, we would have to send rent plus deposit to the Doctor that had to go to Nigeria suddenly, and he will then send the keys. Yeah, sure. Jane contacted the Doctor that actually owns the place. He was a bit surprised. Same ad is running all over the US.

iceracer
iceracer SuperDork
3/19/12 5:47 p.m.

I had one that said, "open this to get your inheritence" Of course, I jumped all over it.

mndsm
mndsm UberDork
3/19/12 6:00 p.m.
failboat wrote: You must be a trillionaire at this point. Or more. I think google is intercepting some of my emails and taking all the monies that rightfully belong to ME. The bastards.

You've solved the mystery of why google owns everything. Turns out the Nigerians WERE rich.

mndsm
mndsm UberDork
3/19/12 6:02 p.m.
SyntheticBlinkerFluid wrote: I can't believe I'm still getting these emails.
I am Mr.Alusi obi, from CBN fund transfer  department Central Bank Of Nigeria, There is  counter claims on your funds presently by one Mr.Jones Tsai,who is trying to make us believe that you are dead and even explained that you had an agreement with him, to help you in receiving your part payment of $7.3Million US, kindly reconfirm to us,for your urgent release of the Premium immediately. Reconfirm the above information to avoid making payment to a wrong person. Your full name................ full address.................... Your working ID card.................. working telephone or mobile phone number...................... bank information's...................... Mr.Alusi obi, Transfer Department Central Bank Of Nigeria

Email him back and say you are dead. See what happens.

JLineberg
JLineberg None
3/19/12 8:46 p.m.
mndsm wrote:
SyntheticBlinkerFluid wrote: I can't believe I'm still getting these emails.
I am Mr.Alusi obi, from CBN fund transfer  department Central Bank Of Nigeria, There is  counter claims on your funds presently by one Mr.Jones Tsai,who is trying to make us believe that you are dead and even explained that you had an agreement with him, to help you in receiving your part payment of $7.3Million US, kindly reconfirm to us,for your urgent release of the Premium immediately. Reconfirm the above information to avoid making payment to a wrong person. Your full name................ full address.................... Your working ID card.................. working telephone or mobile phone number...................... bank information's...................... Mr.Alusi obi, Transfer Department Central Bank Of Nigeria
Email him back and say you are dead. See what happens.

Win. Do it.

novaderrik
novaderrik SuperDork
3/19/12 10:06 p.m.
mndsm wrote:
failboat wrote: You must be a trillionaire at this point. Or more. I think google is intercepting some of my emails and taking all the monies that rightfully belong to ME. The bastards.
You've solved the mystery of why google owns everything. Turns out the Nigerians WERE rich.

then why do they still live in Nigeria?"

corytate
corytate Dork
3/20/12 12:30 a.m.
novaderrik wrote:
mndsm wrote:
failboat wrote: You must be a trillionaire at this point. Or more. I think google is intercepting some of my emails and taking all the monies that rightfully belong to ME. The bastards.
You've solved the mystery of why google owns everything. Turns out the Nigerians WERE rich.
then why do they still live in Nigeria?"

because racecar.

curtis73
curtis73 SuperDork
3/20/12 2:32 a.m.

I must have about 20 rich Nigerian uncles by now. According to their lawyers' emails, I could be a billionaire if just forwarded some transfer fees. My first clue was that I'm PASTY berkeleyING WHITE.

And I love those CL emails; "do you still have item for sale? I can send bank funds as I am overseas...."

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