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Date:      Sat, 05 Mar 2005 00:37:38 -0500
From:      bsdnooby <bsdnooby@optonline.net>
To:        and2004steve@yahoo.com, freebsd-questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org>, abuse@yahoo.com
Subject:   Re: trust
Message-ID:  <422945A2.4030800@optonline.net>
In-Reply-To: <41FED313000B0D70@mk-cpfrontend-4.mail.uk.tiscali.com>
References:  <41FED313000B0D70@mk-cpfrontend-4.mail.uk.tiscali.com>

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"I have actually done a feasibility study and i am sure it will take something in the region of 35 to 50 thousand US dollars to see it thru."


I guess these email lists are being harvested by 419 scammers.  At least they have a sense of humor (i.e "Austin Martins"):


"From my investigations and confirmations, the owner of this account a foreigner by name Austin Martins died in August 2000 and since
then nobody has done anything as regards the claiming of this money because he has no family members.."



thx





steve anderson wrote:

>Hello,
> 
>Do accept my sincere apologies if my mail does not meet your personal ethics.
>
>I am, by introduction, a branch manager of one of the most reputable financial
>
>institutions here in the United Kingdom and my name is Anderson Steves. One
>of 
>our accounts at the headquarters with holding balance of £15,000,000(Fifteen
>
>Million British Pounds) has been dormant and has not been operated for the
>
>past 4 years. From my investigations and confirmations, the owner of this
>
>account a foreigner by name Austin Martins died in August 2000 and since
>then 
>nobody has done anything as regards the claiming of this money because he
>has 
>no family members who are aware of the existence of neither the account nor
>
>the funds. Also information From the National Immigration states that he
>was 
>also single on entry into the UK. 
>
>I must tell you at this junction that i was intimated of this whole affair
>by 
>my bank chaiman, board of directors who is a confidant and a close personal
>
>friend. He has mandated me in confidence to look out for a reliable foreign
>
>partner to deal with. We thus propose to do business with you, standing in
>as 
>the next of kin of these funds from the deceased and funds will then be 
>released to you after due processes have been followed. You will be required
>
>to provide a bank account to receive this funds. We can use your existing
>bank 
>account or you may establish a fresh account for this purpose, even an empty
>
>bank account will do. Only ensure it is an account that you have full control
>
>over. I, as an insider, will guide you through all official procedure till
>the 
>final remittance of the total inherittance fund into your norminated offshore
>
>account. Thereafter at the end of a successful transfer, we (the chairman,
>
>yourself and my humble self) will share the funds at a ratio to be!
> discussed and agreed upon later. I am hoping that you will indeed prove
>
>trustworthy and reliable, however i intend to transfer only 5 million pounds
>
>first and when you have proved your capability in handling this, will then
>
>transfer the balance of 10 million. Note that this is legitimate as the funds
>
>does not originate from drug, money laundry, terrorism or any other illegal
>
>act, all that is required here to ensure success is committment, sincerrity
>
>and ability and willingness to handle this with utmost confidentiality. 
>
>Admittedly, a transaction of this magnitude will definitely incure some 
>financial expence, especially as the account has become dormant having been
>
>untouched since August year 2000. I have actually done a feasibility study
>and 
>i am sure it will take something in the region of 35 to 50 thousand US dollars
>
>to see it thru. This will iclude cost of international transfer(COT) all
>legal 
>charges, reactivation fee and others. But this should not be any worry for
>you 
>as i will arrange to have all expences covered so that you do not have to
>
>spend any of your personal money upfront. Althese will depend greatly on
>your 
>readiness and willingness to be straightforward, sincere and reliable all
>thru 
>this transaction. I am hoping that you will not disappoint me now or in the
>
>future. Note that at the end of a successful transfer of the initial 5 million
>
>pounds, i will come over to your country for my share. And also at the end
>of 
>a successful transfer of the balance 10 million, i will also !
>come over for our share and possible investment in your country. On receipt
>of 
>this mail, reach me if you are willing to do this with me, i will inturn
>give 
>you further details on modalities to ensure a hitch-free transfer. And if
>you 
>think you do not want to spend any of your personal money in financing this
>
>upfront, also let me know so that i will immediately arrange to have money
>
>sent to you to cover expences. Do include your private phone numbers for
>more 
>confidentail discussions on your response. You may also send me some form
>of 
>concrete identification like the data page of your international passport
>or 
>drivers licence just to know you better. I wait to hear from you soonest.
>
>Sincere regards,
> A. Steves.   
>                  
>
>DISCLAIMER: This message contains confidential information and is intended
>
>only for the specified addressee. If you are not the named addressee, you
>
>should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. The sender therefore
>
>does not accept liability for any actions that may be visited upon an 
>unauthorized third party. Please note that we reserve the right to monitor
>and 
>read any emails sent and received under the Telecommunications (Lawful 
>Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 ONLY.
>You 
>are therefore strongly adviced in your interest to completely delete if you
>
>are not the intended addressee. 
>
>___________________________________________________________
>
>Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005.
>Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/flights/
>Bargain holidays - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/holidays/
>
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