Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I got your name and contact from our country chambers of industry (internet department). I prayed over it and selected your name among other names due to its esteeming nature and the recommendations given to me as a reputable and trust worthy person that I can do business with and by the recommendation , I must not hesitate to confide in you for this simple and sincere business .
I am Fatima Nasiru only Daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nasiru . My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip .
My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on october 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of five million,five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD ($5,500,000.00) left in fixed suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan ,that he used my name as his only Daughter for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates.
That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose. Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover, I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas.
Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. Anticipating to hear from you soon.
Thanks and God bless.
Best regards Fatima Nasiru
Terro said
03:24 PM Nov 17, 2009
Whatever gave you the thought that this is a scam Mr Duck. As far as I can see it is an appeal from the heart from a lady who is only trying to regain that which is rightfully hers. Now you should feel honoured that she has asked for your assistance in this quest. In exchange you will be duly rewarded. Take it at face value Mr Duck. How many times are you going to be offered such an attractive proposition? Lucrative is a word that springs to mind. I wish you all the best in your new business venture should you decide to help this poor unfortunate soul. I just can't work out why people are so suspicious of these pleas for help.
Terro.
Disco Duck said
03:45 PM Nov 17, 2009
Sir Terro, Your understanding and compassion appear to have no bounds. Others on this forum (No names mentioned.......but they know who they are) could learn a lot from you.
Some would be sceptical of that poor lonely orphaned heart crying out for help, but not you.
You are a man amonst men!
Terro said
03:56 PM Nov 17, 2009
Just calling it as I see it Mr Duck. Although, between you and me, I am a little wary of the motive behind the scheme. Perhaps a little judicious research would be of benefit before you jump on board. Just trying to help you understand.
Terro.
Disco Duck said
04:18 PM Nov 17, 2009
Always the cautious one Sir Terro. Nice to see. Thank you for you words of advice!!
Cruising Granny said
05:47 PM Nov 17, 2009
Will you blokes get your tongues out of your cynical cheeks!
Such suspicious behaviour. I'm ashamed to be a nomad mate.
Actually I was once asked to look after an American bloke's fortune which he had been advised of just before he went to Nigeria on business. Then he ecided he was coming to Townsville to marry me. We "met" on an internet mating site. He saw my profile and thought I might be an easy touch.
I knew it was a crock of sh.t, but I played along, knowing full well if he was a genuine, credible buisness man he would have an accountant and lawyers to look after the sol-called "funds".
He gave me the email address of the bank holding the funds, but it didn't exist - of course.
The english was very poor in all but one email.
While in Nigeria his friend's daughter fell down the stairs and they needed $500 for medical expenses to treat her injuries. That's the bite!
I replied with a very clear, abusive email expressing my disgust at his attempt to con me out of $500.
For some reason I never heard from him again. I was almost broken hearted. NOT!
Disco Duck said
06:28 PM Nov 17, 2009
Tongue in cheek?? You mean it isn't real?? Herar that Sir Terro............it isn't real !!! Now I'm heartbroken.
Why do you have to be so mistrusting Granny? I guess that has blown my chance of getting some money from you to help pay for my rare Mongolian fan tailed Gold Fish' open heart surgery? I only need to raise another $25,000. The op will cost $25,050 but I already have the $50 saved. I think he will die if you don't help. She is so cute and has these lovely eyes.
Hate anyhting to happen to her because you didn't care and only think of yourself.
Terro said
07:18 PM Nov 17, 2009
WOT! Not real, you've got to be joking! The heart felt appeal in the letter is enough to convince even the hardest sceptic of its voracity (whatever that means). I am ready, nay WILLING tohelpMr Duck fullfil his deepest wish to save his fish. Havivg had a mongolian Fantail I can understand the angst Mr Duck is going through. Please have a little feeling. The Drake has feelings too you know!!! Beak up Mr Duck.
Terro.
Cruising Granny said
07:24 PM Nov 17, 2009
But they don't even know your name! ---- until you tell them.
You didn't tell them, did you?
Rolly said
07:36 PM Nov 17, 2009
voracious adjective wanting or devouring great quantities of food : he had a voracious appetite. -having a very eager approach to an activity : his voracious reading of literature. DERIVATIVES voraciously adverb voraciousness noun voracity noun ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin vorax, vorac- (from vorare 'devour' ) + -ious .
veracity noun conformity to facts; accuracy : officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story. -habitual truthfulness : voters should be concerned about his veracity and character. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from French véracité or medieval Latin veracitas, from verax 'speaking truly' (see veracious ).
There is a difference
Voracity is quite appropriate.
Disco Duck said
09:00 PM Nov 17, 2009
Here we are, in the middle of a dire financial Crisis and Rolly swallows a dictionary. What chance do we have Sir Terro? I have a deep concern for the future of my beloved Goldfish. Is it only you and I that are taking this seriously? UNFEELING NOMADS!!!
No Granny.........I didn't tell them my name. I didn't get them. My ISP provider has a great spam filter that nothing gets through so I actually downloaded them from the net on an anti-scam site. Quite interesting to read some of the letters that get sent out and how clever some of these people are. As you said , making a scam out of a scam......not bad!
Cruising Granny said
12:01 AM Nov 18, 2009
I don't receive them since I changed my email address. I used to forward them to scam watch or the Dept of Consumers who investigate these things.
It's amazing how they get hold of everyone's details.
I've been receiving a few in the snail mail recently. I just don't know how they get my address. It's really a worry.
I give them the attention they deserve - in the wheelie bin where I think they've really been.
Scary really, to the practical, logical person like myself.
Technology is a wonderful thing, but the gherkins out there abuse it to rip people off to get rich quick.
The pattern of good and bad continues.
Disco Duck said
10:06 AM Nov 18, 2009
The method they use to get your details Granny, is very simple.
Anything you fill in with your name and address such as applications for credit cards, store cards, lottery tickets, raffle tickets etc etc (You get my drift). Are all databased by the companies and the lists are then sold to marketing companies and these lists then become very public. So all a
scammer has to do is look at a list (who knows where they end up) and Viola!!
Most things you fill out now will say (in very fine print) that your information may be used for market research. You take that any way you want!
You have no idea who has your details and information. All your banking, phone, and credit etc. details are in India. This is all thanks to the big companies going off shore. There is nothing you can do about it because once you fill out their paperwork.....your information becomes their information and they will use it and on-sell it as they see fit to do. This is despite what they tell you about privacy......more like piracy!! Trying taking it to court!!
There was a big problem with the internet Facebook thing a couple of years ago. Somebody's info or pictures ended up where they shouldn't have been and they kicked up. The courts said that once you gave Facebook the info........it was theirs. End of story!!
Be careful what you fill out.............although it is already too late.
Terro said
01:19 PM Nov 18, 2009
We more or less covered this subject a while ago in a thread to do with people knowing you are not home etc. Can't see any solution to the banking details but surely the banks are not allowed to openly sell our details? As for Facebook Mr Duck, I experience that every night. Usually just before I turn off the light which is just after the book has hit me in the face......
Terro
Disco Duck said
02:48 PM Nov 18, 2009
LOL Sir Terro................ Don't you hate it when the book volumes get thicker too. They started out as the thin Mills and Boon and you are now up to the Encyclopedia Britannicas. You really hope your wife's arm gets tired soon don't you??
I apologise as I was not aware that that subject had been covered previously. Why wasn't I told??
Terro said
03:51 PM Nov 18, 2009
Encyclopedia Brittanik, Brittank, Britta, hell I can't even spell it let alone read it! As for my wifes arm, how did you know it gets tired so quickly!!!!!! Not saying any more.
Terro.
Cruising Granny said
08:14 PM Nov 18, 2009
Terro, that's really too much info, but thanks for sharing...I think.
I remember something on here, but it's quite good to compare notes, and for the benefit of newbies.
Scammers are around every corner and mega byte.
That unfortunately is the way of the world at the moment.
There is always someone out there who wants what someone else has, without earning it honestly.
Rolly said
10:02 PM Nov 18, 2009
Honesty and sense, of the common kind, seem to be as rare as each other.
biggles said
11:13 PM Nov 18, 2009
Disco Duck wrote:
Tongue in cheek?? You mean it isn't real?? Herar that Sir Terro............it isn't real !!! Now I'm heartbroken.
Why do you have to be so mistrusting Granny? I guess that has blown my chance of getting some money from you to help pay for my rare Mongolian fan tailed Gold Fish' open heart surgery? I only need to raise another $25,000. The op will cost $25,050 but I already have the $50 saved. I think he will die if you don't help. She is so cute and has these lovely eyes. Hate anyhting to happen to her because you didn't care and only think of yourself.
Hi Disco, Mate, I would love to donate to such a worthy cause, I have a spare 2.5 million to donate, so if you would PM me your account number & pin number I'm sure we can have that little fish back on its feet in no time.
Signed, A caring friend:
Terro said
11:20 PM Nov 18, 2009
biggles wrote:
Hi Disco, Mate, I would love to donate to such a worthy cause, I have a spare 2.5 million to donate, so if you would PM me your account number & pin number I'm sure we can have that little fish back on its feet in no time.
Signed, A caring friend:
Mr Duck have you got a Mexican Walking fish as well? how many fish do you have and are they all suffering? Please let me know I may not sleep tonight through worry!!! You certainly need to apply for the millions if you whole aquarium is going crook.
Terro.
Disco Duck said
11:35 AM Nov 19, 2009
Thanks Biggles. At last!! someone who care...............!! I have sent you a PM with my account number and details. I was going to post it here on the forum but there are a couple of people on here that I wouldn't trust.......if you know what I mean. Always looking for the easy dollar!!
Sir Terro............. How did you hear about my three legged Mexican Walking fish which is in urgent need of a wooden leg??
Rolly said
11:40 AM Nov 19, 2009
That confirms it.
I just knew that there was something fishy about this thread.
Basil Faulty said
01:54 PM Nov 19, 2009
Cruising Granny wrote:
We "met" on an internet mating site.
ROTFL.... Ok Granny I'll bite.... How do you "mate" on the internet???
DeBe said
02:51 PM Nov 19, 2009
Ah Basil I thaught sex was allin the brain you just have to think about it on line. just another thaught???
Disco Duck said
04:07 PM Nov 19, 2009
Basil...............I can remember you saying that number 24 was "Hubris". Maybe it isn't, hubris, on an internet mating site?? LOL
I've heard telepathy has come a long way.....................
Basil Faulty said
04:42 PM Nov 19, 2009
Disco Duck wrote:
Basil...............I can remember you saying that number 24 was "Hubris". Maybe it isn't, hubris, on an internet mating site?? LOL
I've heard telepathy has come a long way.....................
Yer I did try it a while ago with some Russian woman who wanted to marry me and have my kids, she lost interest when I told her she would have to cough up her own airfare but I would get her a good well paid position at the Mi Mi Club in Fyshwick. She said she could not work with Asian Women.... Oh well her loss.... The tricky bit would have been explaining why I kept driving to Fyshwick to SWMBO.....
Ducky because I have my tinfoil beanie on I'm impervious to telepathy.....
Cruising Granny said
05:55 PM Nov 19, 2009
Basil Faulty wrote:
Cruising Granny wrote:
We "met" on an internet mating site.
ROTFL.... Ok Granny I'll bite.... How do you "mate" on the internet???
Basil, when I find out I'll let you know. Sounds like a challenge to me.
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Dearest one ,
Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I got your name and contact from our country chambers of industry (internet department). I prayed over it and selected your name among other names due to its esteeming nature and the recommendations given to me as a reputable and trust worthy person that I can do business with and by the recommendation , I must not hesitate to confide in you for this simple and sincere business .
I am Fatima Nasiru only Daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nasiru . My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip .
My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on october 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of five million,five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD ($5,500,000.00) left in fixed suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan ,that he used my name as his only Daughter for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates.
That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose.
Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1) To provide a bank account into which this money
would be transferred to.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your
country to further my education and to secure a
resident permit in your country.
Moreover, I am willing to offer you 15%
of the total sum as compensation for your effort/
input after the successful transfer of this fund into
your nominated account overseas.
Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. Anticipating to hear from you soon.
Thanks and God bless.
Best regards
Fatima Nasiru
Terro.
Terro.
Terro.
adjective
wanting or devouring great quantities of food : he had a voracious appetite.
-having a very eager approach to an activity : his voracious reading of literature.
DERIVATIVES
voraciously adverb
voraciousness noun
voracity noun
ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin vorax, vorac- (from vorare 'devour' ) + -ious .
veracity
noun
conformity to facts; accuracy : officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story.
-habitual truthfulness : voters should be concerned about his veracity and character.
ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from French véracité or medieval Latin veracitas, from verax 'speaking truly' (see veracious ).
There is a difference
Voracity is quite appropriate.
Terro
Terro.
Mate, I would love to donate to such a worthy cause, I have a spare 2.5 million to donate, so if you would PM me your account number & pin number I'm sure we can have that little fish back on its feet in no time.
Signed, A caring friend:
Terro.
I just knew that there was something fishy about this thread.
Yer I did try it a while ago with some Russian woman who wanted to marry me and have my kids, she lost interest when I told her she would have to cough up her own airfare but I would get her a good well paid position at the Mi Mi Club in Fyshwick. She said she could not work with Asian Women.... Oh well her loss.... The tricky bit would have been explaining why I kept driving to Fyshwick to SWMBO.....
Ducky because I have my tinfoil beanie on I'm impervious to telepathy.....
Basil, when I find out I'll let you know. Sounds like a challenge to me.