Second one.
FROM: FRANK SMITH
TEL:+ 27 83 511 9111
FAX:+ 27 73 318 3229
E-MAIL:[email protected]
I know you will be surprised to read from me, but please consider
this letter as a request from a family in dare need to assistance.
Firstly l must introduce myself, my name is MR FRANK SMITH from
ANGOLA, in the southern region of AFRICA. I am 30 years old, I am
the eldest son of the UNITA REBEL LEADER MR JONAS MALHEIRO SMITH
who was ambushed and killed on 22nd February 2002 by GOVERNMENT
TROOPS OF MPLA. I am presently residing in SOUTH AFRICA with my
widowed mother MRS ELIZABETH SMITH, my WIFE and my 4year old
son.
I got your address from the CAPE TOWN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND
INDUSTRY here in SOUTH AFRICA. On behalf of my widowed mother MRS
ELIZABETH SMITH, I decided to solicit for your assistance to
transfer the sum of US$25.000.000.00 (TWENTY FIVE MILLION UNITED
STATES DOLLARS) which l inherited from my late father into your
PERSONAL/COMPANY ACCOUNT.
In his WILL he specifically drew my attention to the
US$25.000.000.00, which he deposited with a SECURITY/FINANCE
COMPANY here in SOUTH AFRICA fully documented on my name. In fact
my FATHER said and l quote (my beloved son, l wish to draw your
attention to the US$25.000.000.00 which is deposited with the
PRIVATE SECURITY /FINANCE COMPANY IN SOUTH AFRICA. I am very much
dedicated and committed to win this war against the ruling
Government troops of MPLA, incase of my absence on earth, as a
result of death, only you should solicit for assistance for
investment purpose).
From the above you will understand that the lives and future of my
family depends entirely on this money, as such l will be grateful
if you can assist us. We are now living in SOUTH AFRICA as ASYLUM
SEEKERS and the FINANCIAL LAW of SOUTH AFRICA does not permit
ASYLUM SEEKERS certain FINANCIAL RIGHTS. In view of this, you can
see that I cannot be able to invest this money in SOUTH
AFRICA.
For your effort I am prepared to offer 25% of this total sum, while
5% will be set aside for local and international expenses. Then 70%
will be for my family and me for our investment purposes.
Finally, modalities on how the transfer will be made will be
conveyed to you once we have established trust and confidence
between ourselves. Please treat this matter as very urgent, contact
me on line or email as above.
Best regards,
MR FRANK SMITH
Comments from CAD on such schemes:
African Scams
The public is advised to be wary of conmen involved in the infamous
'African scams', commonly termed "419" fraud ( named after the
relevant section of the Nigerian Criminal Code). The scams involve
a number of schemes, all designed to dupe victims into parting with
their money. The conmen typically send letters through the postal
mail, facsimile or more recently, the Internet, claiming to have
acquired or inherited large sums of money, sometimes purporting it
to be 'excess government or bank funds.' They seek the victims
help to supply a foreign bank account number to be used to transfer
the 'funds' out of Africa. The victim is promised a huge commission
in return. These offers are bogus and the victims are often duped
into paying large sums in up-front payments, purportedly as taxes
or fees in order to transfer the 'funds.'
Another ruse used by the conmen is to dupe the victims into
believing that blackened US currency notes smuggled out of Africa
can be 'washed' and used after treatment by 'special chemicals'.
The victims are usually offered large sums of the US currency notes
at a huge discount. The catch is that the currency notes are
painted black to avoid detection and can only be washed by using
'special chemicals.' The conmen also sometimes conduct
demonstrations to 'wash' the notes with the 'special chemicals.'
The victims are then duped into paying huge up-front payments
purportedly for the purchase of the 'special chemicals.'
What to do if...
If you receive a "419" letter or e-mail, do not reply. Be wary when
offered such get rich-quick-offers that promise exorbitant returns.
Those who receive such offers or wish to pass on the letter to the
police, can contact the Duty Officer, Commercial Affairs Department
at 63250000 or at 391 New Bridge Road, #06-701 Police Cantonment
Complex Block D, Singapore 088762. They can also contact any police
station.
Remember: "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably
is!"
