Has someone offered you a huge sum of money or a valuable consignment? It's a 419 or advance fee fraud - find out how they work, and what to do to be safe.
by sunny*starflower84 Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:32 am
Found another lovely letter in my spam folder. This is a good one!
Really don't know who would fall for this, but anyway, here's the letter:
I really like the way this scammer adresses me. Unfortunatly for him I'm happily married.

Beloved,
Let me first introduce myself to you My name is Zenab Justin Yak, 24years old originated from Sudan. I really want to have a good relationship with you. My father Dr. Justin Yak Arop was the former Minister for SPLA Affairs and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan for Decentralization.
My father Dr. Justin Yak and my mother including other top Military officers and top government officials had been on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008. You can read more about the crash through the below site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm
After the burial of my father, my uncles conspired and sold my father’s properties to a Chinese Expatriate and live nothing for me. On a faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out the documents which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I travelled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.
On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that my father's instruction to the bank was the money be release to me only when I am married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me.
More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my uncle has threatened to assassinate me. The amount is $8.4 Million and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso. You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country. However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies.
It is my intention to compensate you with 20% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Please do keep this only to your self, I beg you not to disclose it till i come over because I am afraid of my wicked uncle who has threatened to kill me.
Sincerely yours,
Zenab Justin Yak.

Really the only reaction one should show after reading this is laughing. :laugh-s:
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by Bubbles Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:06 pm
Sadly, it does work. Not everyone who receives scam emails are English speakers. Many are in dire straits and are looking for something amazing to happen for them.

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Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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