Online Fraud Again

They just never give up, don't they? These people never fail to try to get your hard-earned money. I can imagine their resume. Current Position: Online Fraud Expert. I got this email from mary_ubah02@yahoo.co.jp --

Hi Dearest One -- Dearest? How touching! For a 22-year-old girl, she sure sounds sweet!

I know how surprise this mail will come to you (actually, it doesn't surprise me. I get this all the time. Everyone does!) but i advise that you consider it as a request from a girl in dare (Dare? Oh, you mean dire, tonta!) need of assistance.

I am Miss Mary Ubah the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs. Johnson Ubah.My father was a highly reputable businness magnate (with a daughter who can't spell business) who operated in the capital city of Ivory coast during his days.

It is sad to say that my father passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad in the year 12th.Febuary 2006.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! - (Seriously putting the Lord's name in vain!)
My mother died when I was just 8years old,and since then my father took me so special.

Before his death on Febuary 12 2006 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of Seven million,Five hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$7.500,000 Million) left in a Security Company here in Abidjan, that he used my name as the only daughter for his next of kin in deposited of the funds. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was posisoned. (Erm, he was what? Posisoned? or Poisoned? Your facts are all screwed up.)

He also gave an out standing instrution to the company that the Consignment must be sealed and well kept until i ask for it. and it was deposited as an atifact to avoid problem or tamparing by the officers of the company.before use, (The least that she could have done is checked her spelling before she send this out, huh?)

I am just 22 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds and after the transaction i will come and live with you (live with me?! Do I have any choice on this?) as a partner and i'm ready to do anything of your choice.

This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life and i wished to invested under your care with your advise please. I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly help me as your partner? Yes, I could! :)
2. Can I completely trust you that you can not betray me? (Talk of the Kettle... Look who's frickin' talking!)
3.What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your control while i come over and finalize my education? percentage? Well, all of it!

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible Immedaitely i confirmed you willingness then i will send to you my picture.And i will need your own pictures as well.
Your's Sincerly Girl, -- Her letter makes my head ache!
Miss Mary Ubah

They just never learn. And I always cannot resist emailing back with some scathing words of my own. Sometimes, I just tell them to F*** off! Sometimes, I write things like this (which I emailed back to this Mary Ubah --

I saw this kind of scheme in Oprah.

The next time you do this, email the person first and ask, "Do you watch Oprah?" or send some survey just so you'd know if he or she watches Oprah.

If the person answers, "No."

Voila! You get someone you can dupe for a thousand bucks!

Goodluck with your lawless and unworthy endeavor.