Mondo Jay's E-mail.....???

Mondo J. Gecko · 02-02-2004, 03:57 PM

Hey Guys and Gals..... Check out this E-mail I got about my Site and My name...... I think Its a Scam... and I'm not answering back.... Tell me what you think about it........:

Quote:

Originally Posted by david franklin <[email protected]>

DAVID FRANKLIN& ASSOCIATES
15 NNAMDI AZIKIWE
VICTORIA ISLAND
LAGOS-NIGERIA
Private mailbox:[email protected]
Your kind attention:A Gecko
I am Barrister David Franklin,the attorney at law to Late Mark Gecko,a national of your country, who used to work with shell Development Company in Nigeria. Here in after shall be referred to as my client. On the 21st of April 2003, myclient, his wife and their three Children were involved in a car accident along Sagbama express-road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives.
Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful.After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to track his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you.
I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the money
and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank here. These huge deposits were lodged Particularly,with the "BANK OF AFRICA PLC" An Affliate of Commercial Bank of Africa where the deceased had an account valued at about $11million dollars.The bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account confiscated.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since you have the same last name so that the proceeds of this account valued at $11million dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money.60% to me and 40% to you I will procure all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make.All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

Best Regards,
David Franklin,
Principal-Partner.
PLs.Contact us via:[email protected]

.....Cracked out, eh?

~~Reznorite420~~ · 02-02-2004, 04:01 PM

Here's my question: why did you open it if you didn't recognize the name or address?

**Kali** · 02-02-2004, 04:13 PM

It's bogus. I've gotten a few like that.

Gremlin · 02-02-2004, 04:28 PM

Hey! I want a mail like that, a couple of millions would fit just fine into my life right now

*Hannah* · 02-02-2004, 04:29 PM

It's either a scam or someone has the last name "Gecko" and searches found you.

*Kid Icarus* · 02-02-2004, 05:12 PM

Lol, if it is real, i'd take the money, and then threaten to blow his cover if he dosent let you keep it all

.

But it's obiously fake.

Gremlin · 02-02-2004, 05:18 PM

I'm willing to have any last name you want me to have for that amount of money, even gecko

*damnhooligan* · 02-02-2004, 10:30 PM

This is a verified scam called "419", after the section criminal code in Nigeria.

http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/ - Here's just one of the many links explaining the scam, how it works and why not to listen to it.

*Voltron* · 02-02-2004, 11:11 PM

Why does that bastard get 60%? I'd take that **** er to court and find out why you aren't getting all 11 mil.

**azure turtle** · 02-02-2004, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltron

Why does that bastard get 60%? I'd take that f*** er to court and find out why you aren't getting all 11 mil.

LOL!

I've also received a similar e-mail. Scam city. Damnhooligan's link has lots of interesting info about it, though.

*That Matt Guy* · 02-03-2004, 07:24 AM

I get those emails all the f***ing time.

*The Defibrillator* · 02-03-2004, 12:39 PM

I used to get emails like that. Then I blew Nigeria up. Well actually I just switched email addresses. It worked just as well.

*That Matt Guy* · 02-03-2004, 03:36 PM

Don't ever reply to those, because within an hour you'll have about 5 new ones from different people. I replied to one with "Who is your daddy and what does he do?" I never got an answer.

View Poll Results: What Do you think of the E-mail?
It's a Scam....	6	85.71%
I think its real....	1	14.29%
What kind of name is Mark Gecko??	0	0%
11 million... Thats a lot of Money for A Gecko	0	0%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

02-02-2004, 04:29 PM	#5
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	It's either a scam or someone has the last name "Gecko" and searches found you. __________________

02-02-2004, 10:30 PM	#8
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	This is a verified scam called "419", after the section criminal code in Nigeria. http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/ - Here's just one of the many links explaining the scam, how it works and why not to listen to it. __________________

02-02-2004, 11:11 PM	#9
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Why does that bastard get 60%? I'd take that **** er to court and find out why you aren't getting all 11 mil. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

02-03-2004, 12:39 PM	#12
The Defibrillator Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dee Eff Dubble You Posts: 1,631	I used to get emails like that. Then I blew Nigeria up. Well actually I just switched email addresses. It worked just as well. __________________ My newest signature.

02-02-2004, 04:01 PM	#2
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Here's my question: why did you open it if you didn't recognize the name or address?

02-02-2004, 04:13 PM	#3
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	It's bogus. I've gotten a few like that.

02-02-2004, 04:28 PM	#4
Gremlin Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 242	Hey! I want a mail like that, a couple of millions would fit just fine into my life right now

02-02-2004, 05:12 PM	#6
Kid Icarus Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angel Land Posts: 4,150	Lol, if it is real, i'd take the money, and then threaten to blow his cover if he dosent let you keep it all . But it's obiously fake.

02-02-2004, 05:18 PM	#7
Gremlin Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 242	I'm willing to have any last name you want me to have for that amount of money, even gecko

02-03-2004, 07:24 AM	#11
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	I get those emails all the f***ing time.

02-03-2004, 03:36 PM	#13
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Don't ever reply to those, because within an hour you'll have about 5 new ones from different people. I replied to one with "Who is your daddy and what does he do?" I never got an answer.