[akula]

(Got this PM from rita4u)

From Miss Rita Bella.

Email:ritabella121@yahoo.com



Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire in West Africa.

Dearest One,

I am happy to request for your assistance and also to go into business partnership with you,after going through your profile I believe that you will not betrayed my trust which I am going to impose on you.

I am Miss.Rita Bella,21 years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs Bella Bamba. My father was a highly reputable business man-(cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory Coast (Abidjan) during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously here in Abidjan.

My mother died when I was just 4 years old, and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12th 2005 he called me secretly beside his bed in the hospital that he deposited the sum of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars.(USD$3.5million). in a Local Bank here in Ivory Coast.


I am just 21 years old and I wanted to further my education, 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. Sir,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. My late father family relative are treating to kill me and take over all my inheritance,I sincerely want this fund to be transfer into your account in order to invest it in your country into a lucritive venture that will benefit the both of us.Moreso, to start up a seriouse realtionship with you personal,I will be very graetful for your assisntace in this matter.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can I completely trust you?

2. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you?
Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.

Looking forward to read from you soon.

Thank you so much.
My sincere regards,
Miss.Rita Bella Bamba

[Bored]

My mom's friend almost fell for this.

[GriZzly]

These sorts of scams crack me up and anyone who falls for them deserves to be scammed. No doubt there will be a 'bank fee' that needs to be paid in order to transfer the money to your account... then another 1000 will be needed due to unforseen expenses...they milk you until you realise you are being scammed and then you never hear from them.

[CP Mr Ofevaw]

I like playing with these people... Giving them false information, incorrect bank numbers, etc.. Bascially just wasting their time LOL.

[CP Mr Ofevaw]

Here is what I sent:

Hello Ms. Rita,

My real name is Johnny Casanova (Robert is an alias), here is my address:

26th. Floor, P.V.
McNamara FOB
477 Michigan Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226

You can call me directly at 1-313-965-2323 - I will be waiting for your call to give you additional information.


Best Regards,

Johnny

The address and phone number is to the local FBI office... I just wish I could see his/her expression when they hear the message "thank you for contacting your local FBI office" LOL!

[GriZzly]

I don't know whether to be flattered or upset, I didn't get this PM, either the guy thinks I am much too intelligent to fall for this nonsense, or he thinks I haven't got enough money for him

[CP Mr Ofevaw]

Originally Posted by GriZzly

I don't know whether to be flattered or upset, I didn't get this PM, either the guy thinks I am much too intelligent to fall for this nonsense, or he thinks I haven't got enough money for him

I actively seeked out "Ms. Rita Bella Bamba". I just sent her an email stating that I would like to help her - LOL.

[Bonsai Jess]

anyone seen this site? it posts trophy photos from scammers like the author of that letter. some amusing stuff.


http://www.419eater.com/forum/index....cbcf890d471e90

[jimmiejo]

I watched a great show on CBC last year that followed up to one of these scam e-mails. The journalist did every single step, provided the intial couple of grand to get the ball rolling, flew to Russia or another Eurpoean country to meet for the final money transfer exchange, etc...

After all of the work he agreed to meet the "Gentleman" in a cafe to finish transferring all of his money to America in exchange for millions of dollars to the journalist for his help. The journalist surprised the African scammer with a camera crew and he took off, along with the dozen other men he had positioned around the area to watchout. The scammer called the journalists number over and over the next day telling him he was going to kill him and his family.

It was pretty crazy. The police were notified but I don't think they could do much because of the country of origin of the scam and it's lack of law enforcement. I'd say stay outta these things though. Don't send them any actual contact info and whatever you do, don't agree to have tea with any of them in a cafe!

[blueeyebrit]

Heh, I've baited a few of these guys for a laugh. Some chap signed his name Esquire, claimed to work for Lloyd's in London etc... I kept asking him if he knew Sir Daniel Andrews (or some other phony name) on the board. Went on for ages.

[steiner2468]

The sad thing is that many computer literate individuals in Africa make more money on these scams then on any job they can find. Some make like $10,000 a year. Nice sum for someone in Kenya. Crazy world...