Philip OKeefe Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I got this in an email today: ************************************ Dear Friend, Compliment of the day to you. I've been trying your phone but could not get through. I am from Sri Lanka investor currently on exile in London UK because of the tsunami devastation that claim over 140, 000 souls within days in my country. I survived from the Deadly Quakes and ran to London where am currently on exile looking for where to invest my late husband's funds in a country with a political stability, reliable, dependable infrastructure and security of life and property. I know you will have pity for my family which has gone by the deadly quakes that claim even last daughter Anita; I was given your contact address by Lady Presenter who was on coverage visit to Sri Lanka before my departure to London. She said that you could assist me on my investment plans in your place with security. It may interest you to know that I am having $50.5 Million US Dollars ready for investment; this amount was "willed" to me and children by my late husband JACKSON SILVA who also died by the wicked quakes recently in my home town Sri Lanka. I am willing to invest in a company with potentials for growth and stability including your investment suggestion if your bye- laws allow for foreign investors like me or any other good and profitable business that you may suggest to me. I will be very happy if this inquiry receives urgent attention. You should mail your acceptance through the below email box sending to me your personal or company profile as I will also send to you all required information about myself including my picture and the help that I need from you about my investment plans. You can reach me immediately via the below email only, so that I can explain more in details on how to receive the funds for a mutual business relationship with you. Kindly assist me to forget the loss of my entire family. My name is currently listed in the survived list in the world database ************************************ Quite obviously a scam and a variation on the various Nigerian scams we all know and hate. What really pisses me off is that people would use the disaster in their little rip-off schemes. Just a warning - there are legit charities and then there are the downright ripoffs. Know the difference before you give or provide any information to people. And as usual, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Base Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Send the e-mail and details to the guy that runs THIS page I tried it once, convinced the guy my name was Dr Victor Von Doom and that I was in the world domination business, despite the typed maniacal laughter I used in all of my replies, but his address seemed to mysteriously be shut down, wonder what happened there?!?! Fa Fa FA Fa fa fa fa fa FA fa FA FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris. Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Oh my god, If you're scam-inclined, would you not write something a little less obvious than that? I really don't know who'd fall for that. I hope this sick fool gets caught and put away though. I wonder what would happen if we arranged for Shars to meet up with this rich business minded lady. Base and I be hiding in nearby bushes with our nightvision cam. http://www.faceoffriendship.org/fof_banner_468.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Yep they are bastards. I led on a guy for a month once pretending I was interested. The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Base Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I'm far more scared of what would happen to us if Shars caught us lurking nearby her with a nightvision cam!!! Fa Fa FA Fa fa fa fa fa FA fa FA FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Originally posted by Base: I'm far more scared of what would happen to us if Shars caught us lurking nearby her with a nightvision cam!!! Hey base - next time you speak to Shars could you please ask her whether the 2nd version of the song is now on Robbie's server? I'm pretty sure she organised it but wanted to check The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anifa Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Phil, Here is a release by the FBI about the Tsunami scams going around. http://www.fbi.gov/page2/jan05/tsunamiscam010505.htm You should forward the email you received to: http://www.ic3.gov/ They will investigate reports of scams and trace IP addresses of those sending fraudulent emails. Also, they investigate agencies claiming to be not-for-profit charities operating under illegal status. Those not properly licensed through US and International Laws. You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Just write 'em back and tell 'em that for each time they download the tunes, we'll donate a dollar to tsunami relief. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 And on the flip side.... I caught this in the Toronto Star the on the weekend and thought it reflected our spirit rather well. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/pek63/Star.jpg ...like your message proves... ass holes come in every form. I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Base Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Another One Is it worth putting up a watch page listing stuff like this?? Fa Fa FA Fa fa fa fa fa FA fa FA FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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