Plain Talker Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Apparently I could be due a forty percent-share of an eight million dollar inheritance. of course, I don't believe it... not in this world or the next... can you say "Nigerian scam?" My name is Mr. Sophiya San Choeng. I am a Branch Business Manager with a bank here in Cambodia am as well an account officer to a deceased customer of our bank, that shares the same last name as yours ******* who died in November 2008. His account of $8,765,000.00 million with us has been unclaimed due to unavailability of next of kin/relatives to claim his estate. * In accordance with the Estate laws in Cambodia as a kingdom, the Board of Directors of the bank met forth night ago and resolved to turn the estate of the deceased over to Government purse having waited for too long without the deceased relatives/next of kin coming forward and if this is done, invariably, the funds will end up to become Government property and it is as a result of this that am moved to contact you considering the fact that you share* the same name with the deceased. * In view of this, am seeking your cooperation and understanding to stand as the deceased next of kin to enable us claim the inheritance before the period given by the bank elapse. All I require is your honest co-operation and I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please accept my apologies and keep my confidence. At the end of the transfer you shall have 40% of the total amount. * Considering the money involved, and due to the nature of this transaction, it is necessary for you to be sure of whom you are transacting with. I want to be sure that you are ready, to execute this transaction with me. What I expect from you is trust and commitment. I want this large sum of money transferred with your assistance and you should have nothing to worry about regarding legality at all because what affects you Shall also affects me too, but I will appreciate you to follow my directives amicably as everything shall be done in accordance passing through all international banking laws, and as a banker I know that if we follow up this transaction diligently it would be completed within 14 working days. * Do not fail to get back to me as soon as you have receive this mail to enable us discuss further, with your telephone and fax numbers for easy communication and oral discussion. * I await your prompt reply on this. * Kind Regards * Mr. Sophiya San Choeng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 It's Cambodia, not Nigeria, so it must be true. I'd go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Apparently I could be due a forty percent-share of an eight million dollar inheritance. of course, I don't believe it... not in this world or the next... can you say "Nigerian scam?" Geography needs tweaking, wrong continent:hihi::hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Geography needs tweaking, wrong continent:hihi::hihi: True, the scam is called a "Nigerian scam" or a "409", if I remember correctly, as they originally purported to come from Nigeria. I think I ought to forward it to the brilliant chap who does the mickey-take replies to these scam e-mails. I wouldn't mind, but the name they gave (starred out, above) as a surname is a) not my surname, it's my first name, and to cap it all, b) it's my "Islamic" name, which I chose for myself when I converted! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Spyda Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Don't we get this thread every week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Don't we get this thread every week? Have to admit I did look for the 2008 start date with an expectation of 2 million posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy90 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 True, the scam is called a "Nigerian scam" or a "409", if I remember correctlyl 419 or untargeted phishing. My favourite started with something along the lines of: "Dear Breatheren, May the gods shine on your and your family and the wishes of all your friends come true. I am the manager of the FBI and I...." Class!! If you get bored... http://www.419eater.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 It seems like they're trying to comit fraud, and intercept monies due to the Nigerian govenment, by getting someone to pose as the deceased relative. I should mail them back and point out how dis-honest they are being, and what they suggest is almost certainly illegal. Perhaps the Nigerian govt. would be interested to hear their proposal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 It's Cambodia, not Nigeria, so it must be true. I'd go for it. Perhaps it's Nigerians in Cambodia? It wouldn't surprise me TBH. If anyone sees something with a name like akin***, Ade*** or Olu***** in it, it should immediately sound the alarm bells. In my line of work, I think the forgery team said something like 91% of documents from nigeria are fake. don't let me taint your view though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CXC3000 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Perhaps it's Nigerians in Cambodia? It wouldn't surprise me TBH. If anyone sees something with a name like akin***, Ade*** or Olu***** in it, it should immediately sound the alarm bells. Thankfully, George is ok : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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