This morning at coffee, my friend Sheri was telling me how she recieved one of those e-mails... you know the ones... where the person is in some foreign country (I.E. Nigeria), and in need of your help to assist them in getting the large sum of money out of the country.
Well, she then went on telling me how she replied to a couple of them.
With her permission - I am pasting them below. I thought that they were very funny - and I hope that you do too. (I was laughing my silly head off at coffee, listening to her describe her reply.)
---------- pasted reply number 1 ---------- How many people fall for this bullshit? Really, how many? Do you realize that every day I receive an e-mail asking me to help transfer millions of dollars to the US? If I had a dollar for every e-mail like yours that I received, I could quit my second job. But seriously, how many people fall for this? Are they old people on fixed incomes who need an extra income? Or are they just really stupid people? Do you have their names and address? How about a phone number....I'de really like to call them and ask just what made them think that you were for real. And by the way, what makes you think I am that honest reliable person you are looking for? I have three felonies under my belt and can't keep a steady job. Sure.....give me your money (is it Monopoly)? and we'll see if it's there within fifteen minutes of it being deposited in my account (of course the account won't be in my real name, I have mob connections who will take of all of that). I'll make a deal with you, send me cash, at least $30,000 US dollars (I prefer UPS shipping) And I'll open your account in a name that only you and I will know. Then you can transfer money all day long until your little heart is content. Deal? ---------- pasted reply number 2 ---------- Now, I have two other offers on the table. I am going to give you the unique opportunity to counter these offers. I require $30,000.00 US funds in cash prior to ANY bank info given out. This will ensure me that you are genuine. Upon my receiving the funds, which I prefer to be sent to me by UPS, I will give to you, by personal messenger, all the bank info you will need to transfer your money. You will in return, send me a large supreme pizza from Pizza Hut with the words "Transaction Complete" spelled out with mushrooms. I will then know that you have dropped off 1 million US dollars in cash in a dumpster behind the state capital of Arkansas. Now you must do this yourself. I know it might seem scary, you being from Nigeria and all. But the people in Arkansas are starting to be a little more politically correct and they shouldn't give you any problem. Just be alert for anybody wearing sheets that are over 200 thread count and yelling out "You take the left side Bill and Roger will get the right" (Clinton country). What do ya say? Deal? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Jim TX