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Scam?

TrishloveTristan - 08:23am Jun 3, 2009 EST

I received this message and it sounds a lot like those scams you see on TV or Emails.... Did anyone else get this email? I think its cruel that they are preying on the people people who are hurting.
Sent:
 2 hr ago - 3 Jun 2009 6:19 am New

From:
 henry4u
 To:
 TrishloveTristan

Subj:
 From Henry / Lilian Johnson.

From Henry / Lilian Johnson. Tele: 225-01-54-47-53 EMAIL (henry_7812j@yahoo.fr)

Ma y this mail meet you well because Good a thing to write you this proposal since we are seeking for your humble assistance. We are Henry and Lillian Johnson,children of late Mr and mrs Johnson.Our Father was a highly reputable business magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during His days.

It is sad to say that He passed away mysteriously after returning from France during one of his business trips abroad .Though His sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of ours who travelled with Him at that time. But God knows the truth!Our mother died when where small ,and since then our Father took us so special.

Before His death , My father called called me at his sick bed few minutes before his death and told me that he has the sum of (USD$8.700,000) ( MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS)disguisely deposited with a Security inCote'DIvoire west Africa.

We are just young 22 and 18 years old and a high school student, with no knowledge of business that is why We are in need of a sincere and capable partner who will assist us claim and secure this fund on a viable venture while We proceed with our education in your country. Dear, We are in a sincere desire of your humble assistance on this regard, and your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated. Now permit Us to ask these few questions, 1. Can we you honestly trust you without any betray of trust ? 2. can We treat this project as one family and will you sincerely handover to us when we are capable of staying on our own in your country that after we must finished our education? 3.what is your advise to us and be rest assured that this project is 100% risk free. Please,Consider this and get back to us as soon as possible via our privateemail:(henry_7812j@yahoo.fr) so that we can give you more clarifications. Thank and remain blessed. Best regards, henry and Lilian



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krissy4 - Jun 11, 2009 6:02 pm (#7 Total: 8)  

 

This is definately a scam from money launderers - omg i am in disbelief that they can be so dumb and so rude.
They have tryed to pull at your heartstrings thinking your emotions would over rule your thinking more fool them!
You should just delete it and i hope that you never get another one.
All the best
Chris

goodman2009 - Jun 22, 2009 9:20 am (#8 Total: 8)  

 

this is so Fake

this is sooo fake it need to be delated



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