The other day and today, I received the e-mails below which are variants of the "Nigerian scam," a type of advance fee fraud. I'm posting them to warn you.
E-mail # 2
From Mrs Gloria Pelaez. MRS GLORIA PELAEZ
Dearest one,
I am Mrs Gloria Pelaez.A complete citizen of Philippines.I was the Wife of Late Mr Emmanuel.N.Pelaez of Philippines,he worked with America Embassy as An Ambassador for years and hold Political positions in Philippines before he died in the year July 27 2003.We were married for 19 years without a child.He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christians and we lived happilly.Since his death,I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home due to the love i have for my late Husband.
Before my husband Death I inherited a total sum of(9million United State Dollars)from my late Husband when he was in his Sick bed.This money which is concealed in a Metallic Trunk Box is deposited with a security and finance company in a Country in west Africa,Cote D'Ivoire under a secret arrangement as a family treasure.This means that,the security Diplomatic Company does not know the content of this box that was shippedfrom Philippine to Their office in Cote D'Ivoire under a Diplomatic coverage.
Recently,i fell Sick and my Doctor told me that from all the test conducted on my health,Without and Urgent and a specialist from your Country I am not going to last long,especially,due to my Throat Cancer and Stroke.But what disturbs me most now is Stroke.
Having known my condition,I decided to Contact you and Reveal to you in person Regarding my Heritage from my Late husband after my late husband brothers has neglected me and has well sit on my late husband properties and his bank accounts,so i will seek the help of your Christian or you inperson that will help me Secure the release of this Fund from were it was deposited and utilize this money the way I am going to instruct.And also help me to your Country for best Medical Treatment.
I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives Have kept me under dureces just to know the whereabout of this saidfund,after they have inherited all my late Husband Properties because l could'nt bear a Child for their Late brother.I don't want my husband's hard earned money WILL to me to be misused or taken from me by my late husband wicked brothers and use for their own selfish interest and in an ungodly manner.
I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health,and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me sometimes.I don't want them to know about this development,but I know that With God all things are possible.
As soon as I receive your reply in my next mail I shall give you the contact of the Security and Diplomatic Company in Cote D'Ivoire and the Authorization Certificate which is the Certificate of deposit that they gave me on the very day when the box of money was deposited under their company to enable you call them and give them your address for the immediate shipment of the box to you as the original- beneficiary of this fund.
I want you and your church to always pray for me because God work in mysterious ways.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian.Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth.Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for another christian individual for this same purpose.Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.Hoping to hear from you soon.
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs Gloria Pelaez.
E-mail # 1
MRS. MARIFE C. DERONA
CREDIT ACCOUNTS OFFICER
HEAD OFFICE EQUITABLE PCI BANK TWR.
MKT AVENUE. COR.H.V DELA COSTA STR
PHILIPPINES.
Good Day,
Let me start by introducing myself, I am MRS MARIFE CARREON DERONA, CREDIT
ACCOUNTS OFFICER EQUITABLE PCI BANK. I am writing you this letter based on
the latest development at my bank, which I will like to bring to your
personal edification. I am writing you this letter with so much joy and
excitement even though my heart goes out to the very powerful and
distinguished gentleman who I was fortunate to have worked for and
extremely privileged to have known for numerous years. I am a top official
in charge of client accounts in EQUITABLE PCI BANK inside the Philippines.
In 2001, my client was going through a horrendous divorce in the United
States Of America and Was on the verge of losing most of his estate to his
vicious and diabolical wife. As a result of this alarming predicament, my
client came to me with a very brilliant idea. He transferred some funds,
ten million two hundred thousand dollars($10.2m) to a fixed deposit
account in my bank under an alias which only the two of us knew about as
the confidentiality of the matter was necessary for his protection.
Due to his untimely death in early 2002, the funds have been sitting in
the account ever since and will continue to do so perpetually unless we do
something about it. This is where you come in. I located you through an
agency that helps seek people by their email. My client did not declare
any next of kin in his official papers including the paper work of his
bank deposit. Against this backdrop, my suggestion to you is that I would
like you as a foreigner to stand as the next of kin to our client so that
you will be able to receive his funds. I want you to know that I have had
everything planned out so that we can come out successful. I have
contacted an attorney that will prepare the necessary document that will
back you up as the next of kin to my client. All that is required from you
at this stage is for you to provide me with your Full Names and Address so
that the attorney can commence his job.
After you have been made the next of kin, the attorney will also file in
for claims on your behalf and secure the necessary approval and letter of
probate in your favor for the move of the funds to an account that will be
provided by you.There is no risk involved at all in the matter as we are
going adopt a legalized method and the attorney will prepare all the
necessary documents.The allocation of our money will be as follows:
20%($2.02m) to you for your part in this, 75% for me and my partners and
5% for any unforeseeable expenses we may incur. I think this is extremely
fair, as you have nothing to lose but just a little time, while on the
other hand I am staking my flawless reputation among other things. And
besides $2.02 million is no pocket change. Once you are approved, the
entire transaction should take no longer than twelve business days after
which we will go about our daily business, but just millions of dollars
richer.
As you can see this is easier than taking candy from a baby, but mind you,
trust is something that is developed over time and that is something that
we do not have. So I have to let you know that it will highly unfeasible
to try to run away with the money because even though only you can
transfer money in and out of your account, the transfer can only be
authorized by my department of which i happen to be the head. The money
will be transferred from my bank to an account you will provide. So
please, there should be no room for greed because ten million two hundred
thousand dollars can quench even the most insatiable desire for the
almighty dollar.
Again, I will be in charge of everything else. I will assume all
responsibilities for this endeavor so you don't have to worry about any
legal ramifications, just what you will do with all that money. Your
urgent response is highly anticipated so please email me through this
email; mrsderona77@yahoo.com.hk , for more details on this transaction as
soon as possible. This should be kept very secret and confidential. I
believe you know.
kind Regards,
Mrs. Marife C. Derona.