Hi all:
I just got this via hotmail, and I found it amusing and it does have an interesting civil war angle. This is a variation on the Nigerian Bank Scam, unless I miss my guess:
From: Almendo
This letter may come to you as a surprise due to the
fact that we have not yet met. The message could be
strange but real if you pay some attention to it. I
could have notified you about it at least for the sake
of your integrity. Please accept my sincere apologies.
In bringing this message of goodwill to you, I have to
say that I have no intentions of causing you any
pains.
I am Mr. R. Savimbi, son of the late rebel leader
Jonas Savimbi of Angola who was killed on the 22nd of
February 2002 . I managed to get your contact details
through the internet myself Time is of the importance
and I was desperately looking for a person to assist
me in this confidential business.
My late father, Jonas Savimbi was able to deposit
large sums of money in different security firms in
Europe and Ghana. My father is presently dead and
the movement of his family members (including me)
is restricted. We are forbidden to either travel
abroad or out of our localities. Presently our
movements are monitored. Right now there is a rush
for all my Father's wealth both home and Abroad by
the Government who are claiming that most of the
wealth was got by Arms smuggling and therefore
illegal and by my father,s extended family and
relations.
His wealth has been estimated to be $500 million
to over $1 billion and being close to my father
I happen to be in possession of documents
and information of some of the wealth.Approx.
$250 million and only my trusted mother knows
that I have this information.
Presently, the US$100,000,000.00 (One Hundred
Million Dollars) cash and precious materials
my father moved to Europe and Ghana before his
death is deposited with a security firm . Before
you can get access to it I have to give you the
some hints.
I am therefore soliciting your help to travel to
Europe/Ghana in west Africa to recieve this money and
transfer into your account before my government
get wind of this fund .You know my father was a
rebel leader in Angola before his death. My
reason for doing this is because it will be
difficult for the Angolan government to trace
my father's money to an individual's account,
especially when such an individual has no
relationship,I decided to keep that money for
my family use. At present the money is kept
with some Security Companies in Europe and
Ghana
I am currently and temporarily living in Angola
with a refugee status,I intend to communicate
with you as regards this transaction on a
SATELLITE TELEPHONE WHICH BELONGED TO
MY LATE FATHER.
Moreover, the political climate in Angola at the
moment being so sensitive and unstable.With this
password and information and I will send you a
power of attorney to the security firm, When you
are ready I will give you the information needed
before you can get access to 7,000kg of AU gold dust,
8500kg of pure Diamond and raw cash of USD100 million
America dollars. you will then proceed to Ghana for
collection.
PLEASE YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IN THIS
RANSACTION IS HIGHLY REQUIRED.
Yours sincerely,
A. Savimbi.
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