Example of Nigerian Scam letterMarch 20, 2005 Dear Friend, It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and assistance in the context stated below: May I first introduce my self as Mrs. Mariam Abacha, the wife of Late General Sani Abacha (former military head of state and president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) who died suddenly on 8th June 1998. I came in contact with your particulars through a consultancy dairy [sic!] in which your particulars were recommended to my late husband for proposals, which was disorganized by the sudden death of my husband. Having noted the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the recommendation, I became convinced of your capability and goodwill to assist me in receiving the sum of US$35 Million secretly willed in my favour by the late general (my husband). This money is lodged in a Security Company in Europe. However, the current civilian administration of retired General Olusegun Obasanjo (the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) is seeking vengeance on the Abacha family because of the life prison jail sentence confirmed on him by my late husband. In pursuit of this vendetta, the present government have resolved to freeze all known assets of General Sani Abacha, including properties at home and abroad and are presently embarking on to seize the various bank accounts of my husband. In fact, the attack on our family (The Abacha's) is so devastated to an extent of seizing our traveling passport, family accounts and even trying some members of our family in court for offences allegedly committed by my late husband. In view of this grievous threat to our Economic and personal survival, our family trustee have secretly protected the will, but seriously advised me to seek for a trustworthy foreigner, hence the reason why I have chosen you and hope that you will come to my full assistance and unlimited co-operation. In the meantime, there is a traveling embargo on us (the whole family members) and our local accounts have been seized. In view of this plight, I expect you to be trustworthy and kind enough to respond to this distressed call to save my family from a hopeless future. And we have agreed to compensate you and your candid efforts sincerely in this regard with 25% of the total amount of 35 Million US Dollars. In that case, when the money ($35 Million) is moved into your discrete account, you will be allowed to draw 25% in your favour, while the remaining 75% will be invested meaningfully for my children's future. And in due course, all contacts must be made through me and no other person for now. I look forward to your quick response while thanking you for your co-operation. In view of all above details, I request you to keep this letter and operation highly confidential. Best wishes, "Mrs. Mariam Abacha" <mariamabachafamily@fsmail.net> N.B: IF IN DOUBT PLEASE VISIT THE BELOW LINKS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/613565.stm http://www.search.eb.com/Blackhistory/article.do?nKeyValue=389478 http://www.globalpolicy.org/nations/launder/regions/2002/0523abacha.htm http://www.wsws.org/articles/2000/nov2000/nige-n10_prn.shtml http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/366259.stm http://newswww.bbc.net.uk/2/hi/africa/4271245.stm http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/bank/hba79943.000/hba79943_0.HTM return to the Skeptic's Dictionary entry on the Nigerian scam
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