Like most long-time Internet users, I've received many versions of the "Nigeria" spams, a form of flim-flam designed to get me hooked into traveling over to Nigeria with a suitcase full of cash.
But the version that just appeared in my inbox a few minutes ago is the scariest one I've seen. Look carefully at the first few lines, and you'll see that not only is it customized with my name, it also conjures up a wealthy distant cousin named R.A. Bredenberg who recently died in Lome Togo!
Here it is:
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Simon Samoeil,Fonser Chambers
Solicitors & Advocates
140,boulevard du 13 janvier,
PB 2932,Lome-Togo
Dear Al Bredenberg ,
I am Barrister James Kofi, a barrister & solicitor at law. I was the Personal attorney to Mr. R. A Bredenberg, a national of your country, who used to own an oil servicing company in Lome Togo.
Herein after shall be referred to as my client. On the 31st of July, 2003,my client, his wife and their three Children were involved in a car accident along Lome- Cotonou express road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. I know that my client had no living kin but I went ahead and made several inquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives but this has proved unsuccessful.I only did so to be double sure of this fact.
I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank where this huge deposits were lodged, particularly the (b.i.a)Bank of african Lome-Togo where the deceased had an account valued at about $2.million dollars has issued me a notice that in the event that no next of kin comes up for the claim, the account will be confiscated after four years if not claimed.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over years now I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased so that the proceeds of this account valued at $2.million dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money.50% shall be for me and 40% for you while 10% is ear marked for expenses that will be incurred during the process of Transfer of the fund.
I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make. All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please get in touch with me by my e-mail to enable us discuss further.You may also send your phone number so that I can call you.I look forward to your urgent response.
Best regards,
Barrister James Kofi.
E.mail, [email protected]
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I've received it too!! Here it is:
Fonser Chambers
Solicitors & Advocates
Block 2, Flat 5, Rue du Riviera,
PB 491,
Lome-Togo
Attn: Nunzia Covone,
I am Barrister Paul Toma Atarvi, a legal practitioner, I am the personal attorney to Mr. A S. Covone, a national Of your country, who used to work with Mobil Development Company in Lome, Togo. He used to be my client .
On the 7th June, 2004, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decide d to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$6.7 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the finance firm where this huge amount were deposited.
The said Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official working days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for the claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of the law.
Awaiting your response.
Best Regards,
Barr. Paul Toma Atarvi
[email protected]
We must be a bunch of lucky millionaires?
Fonser Chambers
Solicitors & Advocates
Block 2, Flat 5, Rue du Riviera,
PB 491,
Lome-Togo
Attn: John Dryden
I am Barrister Henry Nde Chito, a legal practitioner, I am the personal attorney to Mr. A S. Dryden, a national Of your country, who used to work with Mobil Development Company in Lome, Togo. He used to be my client .
On the 7th June, 2004, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$6.7 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the finance firm where this huge amount were deposited.
The said Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official working days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for the claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of the law.
Awaiting your urgent response.
Best Regards,
Barr. Henry Nde Chito
hi.add this on the list
I am Barrister Jean Adovi, a solicitor at law, personal attorney to Mr.A.C.Bernardo, a national Of your country, who used to be a contractor with TOGO RAIL S.A, Lome Togo. Here in after shall be referred to as my client.On the 21st of April 2003, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a caraccident along Nouvissi express Road.
All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts,I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$17.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the Security Finance Firm where this huge amount were deposited.The said Security Finance Company has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicatedwithin the next twenty one official working days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Best regards.
Barr. Jean Adovi.
Here we go!
Fonser Chambers
Solicitors & Advocates
Block 2, Flat 5, Rue du Riviera,
PB 491,
Lome-Togo
Email:[email protected]
Attn: Mark Hackett
I am Barrister Paul Toma Atarvi, a legal practitioner, I am the personal attorney to Mr. A S. Hackett, a national Of your country, who used to work with Mobil Development Company in Lome, Togo. He used to be my client .
On the 7th June, 2004, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$6.7 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the finance firm where this huge amount were deposited.
The said Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official working days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for the claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of the law.
Awaiting your urgent response.
Best Regards,
Barr. Paul Toma Atarvi
please read attatched mail
I am proud to be part of this club we are all very rich.
W
From Victor Jason Esq
Solicitors & Advocates
Block 10, Flat 5, Rue du
Boulevard PB 51,
Dear Hodges,
I am Barrister Victor Jason Esq, a legal practitioner, I am the personal attorney to (Mr. David S. Hodges), a national Of your country, who used to work with Shell Development Company in Lome, Togo. He used to be my client .
On the 31th October, 2003, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at
US$15.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the Security Finance Firm where this huge amount were deposited.
The said Finance Company has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official working days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Best Regards,
Victor Jason Esq..
Damn, we must be lucky or something!
From Victor Jason Esq
Solicitors & Advocates
Block 10, Flat 5, Rue du
Boulevard PB 51,
Dear Boggs,
I am Barrister Victor Jason Esq, a legal practitioner, I am the
personal
attorney to (Mr. David S. Boggs), a national Of your country, who used
to
work with Shell Development Company in Lome, Togo. He used to be my
client .
On the 31th October, 2003, my client, his wife and their only daughter
were
involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants
of the
vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several
enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended
relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last
name
over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted
you.I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at
US$15.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or
declared unserviceable by the Security Finance Firm where this huge
amount
were deposited.
The said Finance Company has issued me a notice to provide the next of
kin
or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official
working
days.
Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over
2years
now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the
deceased
since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this
account can
be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss
the
sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary
information
and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this
transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under
legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Best Regards,
Victor Jason Esq..
To start with I said what the
%$&&*( is his ?
Attention:David Milich
I am Barrister Michael Jim,a solicitor at law, and personal attorney to Mr.P. Milich , a national of your country, who used to be a contractor and importer here in Lome Togo( west Africa). Here in after shall be referred to as my client. On the 21st of April 2003, my client, his wife and their only daughter were involved in a ghastly motor accident along Nouvissi express Road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my clients extended family relatives, but all efforts proved abortive.
After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the business directory in our chamber of commerce, trade and tourism, to locate any member of his family hence my contacting you. I contact you to assist in repatriating the fund valued at US$15.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confiscated or declared unclaimed by the BANK where this huge amount was deposited.
The said BANK has issued me a notice to provide his next of kin as his attorney and Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over two years , I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased deposited sum in the finance company since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.
Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for the transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for the claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this attract no risk at all for it will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. On the receipt of your response via my email address ,
I will furnish you with a detailed clarification .My Next.You will take 70% while i will take 30%.Hope you do agree with me?
Email: [email protected]
Sincerely,
Michael Jim Esq.
Dear Jesse Morfin ,
I am Barrister Morgan Lucas, a solicitor at law, personal attorney to Mr P.B Morfin , a national Of your country,who used to work as a contractor / and Gold miner in Lome Togo,here in after shall be referred to as my client. On the 30th of April 2003, my client, and their only daughter were involved in a car accident along Cotonue express Road.
All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I have made several enquiries here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts,I decided to search through with his name which motivated me to contact you, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you. I have contacted you to assist in repartrating the fund valued at US$20.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confisicated or declared unserviceable by the Citizen Bank where this huge amount were deposited.
The said Citizen Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confisicated within the next twenty one official working days. Since I have been unsuccesfull in locating the relatives for over 2years now,
I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim. All I require from you is your honest co-operation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
You can call me with telephone number : 00228 9027647 for more details.
Best regards,
Barrister Morgan Lucas(esq)
I Am Barrister JAMES KOFFI Esq., a solicitor at law.I am the personal attorney to ENGR.J.B.Reid ,a national of your country, who is a Contractor and have spent most of his life in my country (Togo) Here in after shall be referred to as my client. On the 21st of April 2003, myclient, his wife and their only son were involved in a car accident along bagida express road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet,to locate any Member of his family hence I contacted you. I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the assets and Capital valued at US$20.5million left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the BANK Lome-Togo West Africa where these huge deposits were lodged. The said Bank, has issued me a notice to provide the next of Kin or have the account confiscated within the next twenty Official working days. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now, I seek the consent to present you as the Next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim. All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Private telephone no:..............If availablePrivate fax no:....................If availablePrivate Email address:.............Age.............. And occupation,also what assurance are you given me that you will be able to handle this fund when it gets to your care,and your advice on what will be good for me over there to invest my own share on ?? as soon as i received the aboved information then i will email you back with the more details of this transaction. BARRISTER JAMES KOFFIKOFFI's CHAMBERS608,NUKAFU DU GAKPOTOLOME TOGO WEST AFRICA.Tell +228-9015845 Awaiting to hear from you. Best regards, Barrister JAMES KOFFI Esq. _________________________________________________________________Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/