Africa email scams - should I report this?

[Liza]

I know that this is a scam - in fact this is the second one I've come across in my email. The first one was from a woman in Swaziland who needed my help (yes, I, poor, starving college student that she's never met before in her life, am her only hope) to save 4 million dollars that are rightfully hers. All she needs is my bank account numbers ( ) so she can "transfer" the money and she'll give me 2 million for my trouble. Isn't that nice of her?

I just now got contacted by some guy from a country I've never heard of keeps emailing me asking me to help him transfer 9 million dollars out of Africa, and he'll reward me with 3 million dollars. I don't know what to do about this. Should I report these emails? My mom said to just let it go, but now that I've gotten two I'm starting to wonder. Just for the heck of it I emailed the second guy back with the message "Quit bugging perfect strangers. Earn money the legal way!" And he has been emailing me back every day - trying so hard to convince me he's honest! It is hilarious! Maybe I should save the emails and send them to the police or something, but for right now, I'm having a really fun time reading them! Here are the last two, they're at least good for a laugh:


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Dear Emily,

i must say that i'm not surprise at your action or statement
saying this is a scam because i guess you might have received something related to this which you think is a scam but i want to assure you that this is no scam and if you need more proof on this transaction please feel free to contact the back on this email address.

Tell them that you were sent by Mr. Jones Leach and you want to get the full proof of this transaction. The major aim why we need a foreigner with a foreign account is to enable us to make good use of the money which you will benefit most out of it because without you involve nothing can be done and you involving your self you are risk free because you can't give out your informations without contacting the lawyer

There's a saying that says that God provides but u don't expect God to come down him self and give u ur daily bread,this an opportunity for us to be ****ed rich

Any delay in response to this mail may actract us to someone else but i feel God wants to answer ur long time prayers

Anxiously awaiting to read from you

Urs. in service,
Mr. Jones Leach Anan.


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Dear Emily,
Thanks for your quick response,i really appreciate it
All i want is just a third party and that was the main reason why i
contacted you,i searched your e-mail address from commerce book and before then i've put every thing to God in prayers and i felt you're the right person for the deal.

Fine,seems you said you 're not in habit of given your e-mail address to strangers,seems you don't trust me as a stranger,why not open a new account for this transaction and i bet you,you'll never regret you did.Because this is a life time oppotunity for us to be realy rich and i'm planning to resign after this transaction has been completed 'cos i that the amount involve is no joke to let go.

Be rest assured that this transaction is risk free as i'm the head of the bank i'll use my position and influence to obtain all legal
approvals for onward transfer of this money to your account with appropriate clearance from the relevant ministries and foreign exchange departments.But all i need from you is your full co-operation because it is for the betterment of both of us.

Hoping to read from you soonest
Yours in service
Mr. Jones Leach Anan

[Brent88]

Yep, that's a good scam. It's amazing how many people who will get that email will send money too. Blows my mind.

[Liza]

This guy just won't quit! I am finding this so amusing

Here's his latest:

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Beloveth Emily,

How are you doing and that of your family,Hope the Lord is still in control.I got your message and i was a bit releaved that i've gotten the right person to help me in success of this transaction.
So firstly,i will like you to apply to the bank,seeking for a next of
kin application,and when you've been issued the application,do fill and farward it to me for verification and clearification before sending it
back to them.
Believe me you've got nothing to loose just keep on smiling 'cos we're rich already but it all depends on you to comply with me 'cos i have all the details as to transfer this money to your account.The only problem we might encounter on the way is the law firm where the lawyer of the deseased works but with my influence as the head of foreign operations he'll definatly dance to my tune.
Be rest assured that we're successful in this transaction but you have a major role to play.
Hoping to read from you soonest
Yours in service
Mr. Jones Leach Anan

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What a deal! All I have to do is claim him to be my next of kin and I'm a millionare! That's it! Does anyone actually believe this stuff? That's just sad.

[Brent88]

Originally posted by Liza


This guy just won't quit! I am finding this so amusing

Here's his latest:

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Beloveth Emily,

How are you doing and that of your family,Hope the Lord is still in control.I got your message and i was a bit releaved that i've gotten the right person to help me in success of this transaction.
So firstly,i will like you to apply to the bank,seeking for a next of
kin application,and when you've been issued the application,do fill and farward it to me for verification and clearification before sending it
back to them.
Believe me you've got nothing to loose just keep on smiling 'cos we're rich already but it all depends on you to comply with me 'cos i have all the details as to transfer this money to your account.The only problem we might encounter on the way is the law firm where the lawyer of the deseased works but with my influence as the head of foreign operations he'll definatly dance to my tune.
Be rest assured that we're successful in this transaction but you have a major role to play.
Hoping to read from you soonest
Yours in service
Mr. Jones Leach Anan

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What a deal! All I have to do is claim him to be my next of kin and I'm a millionare! That's it! Does anyone actually believe this stuff? That's just sad.

OMG... *falls into floor laughing*

[ConservativeBalla]

Any scam you should report. Losers who do stuff like this and create viruses, ad-ware, and spyware need to be tossed in jail.

[Cashodeen]

I've never heard of this before! I had a Ugandan for awhile trying to get my money, but this is far different. Report it.

[Kazza]

Can't you get his email addy blocked? I had received that before and blocking worked; just get e-mails from 'people you know' list and filter the rest

[Liza]

Originally posted by Cashodeen


I've never heard of this before! I had a Ugandan for awhile trying to get my money, but this is far different. Report it.

Yeah, but who to? Should I go to the police or what?

[Liza]

Originally posted by I'maDESIlover
Can't you get his email addy blocked? I had received that before and blocking worked; just get e-mails from 'people you know' list and filter the rest

I definately can, but I'm really finding his mail entertaining

Besides, if this guy's for real I may want to turn him over to somebody and let them deal with him.

[Brent88]

Originally posted by Liza
Yeah, but who to? Should I go to the police or what?

I am enjoying it.

[Cashodeen]

Originally posted by Liza
Yeah, but who to? Should I go to the police or what?

You could report it to the Federal Trade Commission. This website talks about it: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/inbox.htm

[Liza]

Originally posted by Cashodeen
You could report it to the Federal Trade Commission. This website talks about it: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/inbox.htm

I think you're right. I need to get this reported to somebody soon. Here's his latest:

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your urgent response to my mail and for the fact
that you are confuse,my dear you don't have to 'cos you have nothing to loose.Your willingness in assisting me in this opportunity transaction will shows that we can work together to actualise this claim in a very short time.

Regards how i got your contact,i got your contact through my search for a relaible and reputable person and i discovered that you are trust worthy and i contacted for the immediate assistance,all i want is to ensure that the money is transfered into your account and you will inform me and i will be in your country for the sharing of the money.

Note that all underground works needed to actualise this claim has been concluded and i will use my contact and connection as the Managing director of auditing and accounting in this bank to make you the bonifide next of kin to the late customer of the bank and all informations needed to actualise this claim are in my possesion,so as an insider i will assist you 100% to make sure that you do not make any mistake that will lead to jeopardise this transaction,in as much you follow all my advice and instruction.

I will send to you the text of application form which you will fill
correctly,forward a copy to me first fo clearification before sending it direct to the bank for the claim of late customer fund in the bank, as soon as i recieve your reply to my message.

Do not worry as i will be the an insider in the bank to feed you with all needed information to enable you recieve the money, I will send to you my international passport for you to recognise me when i will be coming to your country for the sharing of the money and i will want you to send to me your international passport or your picture for my own perusal,but please for sucurity reasons keep my international passport highly confidential and top secret as i wish to quietly retire and come over to your country and live the rest of my life with my family in your country as soon as the fund is credited into your nominated bank account.

I will expect you to keep this transaction very confidential and top
secret as we don't know who our enemies may be.

Thank you and remain bless,
Await to hear from you soon,
Best regards,
Mr. Jones Leach Anan.

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I told him I wouldn't give him my bank account numbers - so, no problem, he just wants me to send him my passport!