OT: Variant of the Nigerian Scam--Answered

Post by **Dale** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:04 pm

I know it's a really bad idea to answer these emails, but I couldn't possibly get MORE spam and I just can't resist anymore. So, here's the email I got and my response follows:

FROM:LUCAS NYERERE
NO :8B RIVONIA STREET
SANDTON CITY JOHANNESBURG,
SOUTH AFRICA.
TEL:27-73-249-0122
EMAIL:lucas111nyerere@rediff.com

URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL

ATTN:DIRECTOR/CE

I am PRINCE LUCAS NYERERE,the second son of the late KING MOSHOESHOE NYERERE II.I am 28 years old and a final year student of Medicine in the WITS MEDICAL SCHOOL here in Johannesburg,South Africa where I am presently writing my final thesis.

With regards to detail information and recommendation of your person and company from the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industries(JCCI). I wish to ask for your favour and assistance in this confidential business with you involving the transfer of US$24.5 Millon(TWENTY FOUR MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS)only into your personal or company's account for safe keeping till when I come to your country.

This money was given to me as a portion of inheritance from my father during his ill days,and before his death in a ghastly motor accident in 1996 and was never disclosed to anyone in the family except my two sisters.Due to polygamous battle for the struggle for birthright who becomes my father's succesor to the Lesotho Dynasty,this problem wrecked the entire
family, my dear life was at stake for the pursuant of this goal.I therefore deposited the fund into a Security Company here in Johannesburg to avoid the jeopardy of this fund because we have no legitimate right to
operate an account in South Africa.

Recently,my father's properties were shared among his four wives.Eventually,my mother happens to be the third although she died when I was 7 years old, and we had little or nothing out of it all because,they suspected
that I had conspired with my late father to seal some properties within my reach as I was my father's favourite son,due to my career in education and my general attitude.

All I want from you to do is to assist me in claiming my consignment from the Security Company and assist me also in transferring the fund into your account.Also,it will be imperative that you come to South Africa so
that we can hold a meeting and to open a non-resident account under which the money will be lodged into before onward transfer to your designated bank account.

I am currently in loggerhead with my step-brother, LETSIE III,we do not agree in virtually everything in life.I was ostracised from family affairs by him
because I questioned his extravagant R10
MILLION(US$1.6M)marriage.This is the reason why I want to transfer the money out of South Africa because he is a member of South African Development Community(SADC),and
he has been monitoring my movement after we had a quarrel.

Please,if there is any way you can assist me morally, kindly reach me with the number above.I have mapped out 15% of the total money for you, 80% will be for me and 5% will be set aside for any expenses that might
be incurred in the process of this transaction,and to compensate the bank officials who will help us in this
transaction.Please endeavour to keep this business confidential to avoid tarnishing my royalty.

God bless you!

PRINCE LUCAS NYERERE
(Royal Palace of Lesotho).

Dear Dr. Prince Lucas Nyerere,

Thank you very much for your generous offer. Because you risk "tarnishing your royalty" : Mum's the word, Your Highness. Count on it. But, thanks again for the generous offer. Especially since I am a stranger to you. I am always impressed by the generosity of the South African people.

However, I do not need any additional money at this time because I am already rich. I have a $6000 shower curtain and an employee who does nothing but clean my refrigerator once a month. Her name is "Isabelle." But it's pronounced "EEES-ah-bell." I live on 200-acre estate filled with exotic animals such as Llamas, "English Sparrows", and catepillars. I think there might be some of those damned fire ants, too. SO, anyway, I don't need any of your unfortunate father's funds because I'm rich already. In fact, I THINK I may have been a guest at LETSIE III's 1.6 Million Dollar Wedding. WHOOOO! What a party animal that Letsie is! And his wife! BABE-O-PHONIC!!

So, I must pass on your scrumptious deal. However, since you are a medical student, I wonder if you can help diagnose a medical problem I have. Whenever I eat (1) cheese (2) tomatoes or (3) cotton candy, I get this rash on my buttocks that is red and crusty. Later, I develop scales each of which ends with a barbed pointy thing, sort of like the surface of a pineapple. In fact, not to be unpleasant, but it smells like pineapple, too. On the third day, these scales fall off and the skin underneath them is smooth and unblemished and pleasantly tingly.

In your medical studies, have you come across anything like this? If not, please feel free to name it Nyerere's Red Rear Syndrome.

Thank you,

Dale

Sean · Post by **Sean** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:13 pm

In fact, not to be unpleasant, but it smells like pineapple, too

You have a sense of vocal over-statement that I really like.

[ This Message was edited by: Sean on 2002-09-20 19:14 ]

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:14 pm

The great thing is it's all true.

I get so sick of the Nigerian scam, the herbal viagra, the discreet extramarital dating, et al. Do these spam scams really make money for anybody?

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:14 pm

I haven't seen that one and I'm averaging two of them a week... of recent it's been the diplomat who as killed in an attack, the money is in limbo and 'wifeypoo' needs help getting it out of the country.

There was a TV show about this. What amazes me is the number of people who fall for it.

Cees · Post by **Cees** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:20 pm

Cees · Post by **Cees** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:22 pm

On 2002-09-20 19:14, Tony wrote:
There was a TV show about this. What amazes me is the number of people who fall for it.

Surely people wouldn't really get on a plane and head for South Africa because of this??

SteveK · Post by **SteveK** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:23 pm

So how come ya don't invite us all down for a big whistle party, Dale-air fare paid, of course. What's a "polygamous battle"?

Steve

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:28 pm

BRAVO DALE!!!

I've gotten those (in the regular mail) for years. I always have just tossed 'em. Next time maybe I'll respond like that. That is hi-larious!

Walden · Post by **Walden** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:29 pm

On 2002-09-20 19:23, SteveK wrote:

What's a "polygamous battle"?

It's what happened when Sean was forced to marry all three Evangelicals who saw him "nekkid" (as per the unedited post).

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:45 pm

Cees wrote:
Surely people wouldn't really get on a plane and head for South Africa because of this??

No Cees, they play on greed and hope you dilvulge all your banking information, such as account number, passcode or pin numbers and social security number. While you are expecting them to pass millions of dollars through your account, and leave you with the 'agreed' commission as a thankyou. In reality, they steal your identity, clean out your savings, apply for loans against your creditline... all from the comfort of your computer.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 6:00 pm

Cees- I read an article (although I forget where) that Americans are swindled out of MILLIONS of dollars a year on this scam. Hard to believe, but true.

[ This Message was edited by: paul on 2002-09-20 20:00 ]

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 6:21 pm

On the Nigerian front,
in a case you may have heard about,
a Nigerian woman has been
sentenced to death by
stoning for bearing a
child out of wedlock.
Her lawyer has 30 days
to appeal the sentence;
also she's been given
time to wean the baby.

Amnesty International
is collecting signatures
to a letter to the Nigerian
president, appealing to
him to intervene on
her behalf:

http://www.mertonai.org/amina/

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 7:52 pm

Dale..ya got me laughing out loud! May I have your permission to share this with some friends on line?

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 8:21 pm

Hey, this isn't funny, guys! This guy has serious problems! Well, he did, at any rate. I solved all his problems for him. I sent him a Meg. A good whistle can solve a multitude of problems.

Now he can just sit around playing all day.

Post by **Dale** » Fri Sep 20, 2002 8:46 pm

On 2002-09-20 21:52, Lizzie wrote:
Dale..ya got me laughing out loud! May I have your permission to share this with some friends on line?

Yes, with pleasure. I got inspired to do this by a terrific website I learned about on this board: http://www.spamletters.com . Go and see THIS guy's correspondence with his Nigerian friend. Very, very funny stuff.

Anyway, I'm going to be answering more & more spam. It's therapeutic.

[ This Message was edited by: DaleWisely on 2002-09-20 22:48 ]