it is my own experience, i got a email from someone named princess sarah dongoson, who told me in email, her late father is king of Burkinafaso, who left her a huge amount of money which was deposit in a security company, for security reasons she cant claim for release, she ask for anyone help her then get 30% ,but have to send 1500 Euros for demmurage fees first, she also left the security company email adress, and telephone no, i send my passport copy for claim, no money, the company told me fees first, then release of treasure. i dont think this is real, what do u think? if u have same experience, tell me about it. i will not trust someone just send me a email and a photo, and ask for that much money, would u do that?
2006-08-27 13:41:20 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
It's a scam. More specifically, it's one of the countless variations of the good old Nigerian bank scam. I get an email like that a couple times a month, at least. See source below.
2006-08-27 13:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by peachy78 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Do not believe anything of that sort. I received over the years at least 3 emails from various daughters of the former king of Burkina Faso, and all had a pressing need to get money out of the country.
Go check www.419eater.com.
You will see how those crooks operate, and how some people are fighting back. If you want to, you can also fight back, but do so from another email you just created from a free service so your real name cannot be tracked back, and then reply as if the email was frist sent to your fake address. Then act as if you are really rich and stupid, and do not give your real phone number -- say that you are hearing impared or something.
But NEVER EVER give them your real name, address or phone number, and NEVER send them any money. Crooks like that gross from $50000 to $100000 a year from suckers world wide.
2006-08-27 14:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha how do you spell "swindled" again is it with "y-o-u f-o-o-l" or "D-u-m-b-a-s-s" its a scam the so called company is probably one of her people working for her, why would you need to send 1500 euros? Why you? what security reasons could possibly stop her from getting her own money? If she's a princess (I guess now a queen) surely she would have her own money or be able to demand her father's if its rightfully hers, if more than one person helps (surely you don't think you're the first person she asked) and everyone gets 30 percent, what's she going to get? And if she's a princess surely she could pay the measily 1500 euros right? or at least get friends and familes to do it for her (she's a princess for crying out loud)....too many questions mate :D
2006-08-27 13:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by Ajescent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right it is NOT believable. It's a scam, and not even a very sophisticated one at that. I get similar emails from Nigeria, from someone who claims that he has millions available if only I send him bribe money. And don't send them your passport info either, unless you want it voided.
2006-08-27 13:55:30 · answer #4 · answered by Michael K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe me that is a scam. It is not new , this same old trick has been on the Internet for years now. We can simply stop this scam by not being greedy, be pleased with what we have and stop pursuing uncertainty.
2006-08-27 14:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Whizkidonboard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, its a complete scam and sadly I have heard of so many people who have been conned in this way but I can assure you that if you send any money that will be the end of it and you will be out of pocket so delete the email and forget about it..
2006-08-27 13:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by maidenrocks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I received one about a person who had inherited cash but couldn't open a bank account, and if I sent cash and details I would get a share. The story, which I quickly forgot, wasn't quite the same as yours. I only ever received one message like that.
2006-08-27 14:18:10 · answer #7 · answered by filmwatcher59 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never - it is very dangerous to do that. I'm sure there is something that you can send the email to & they can tell you if its genuine or not. Try searching on the internet & see if anything comes up. You might just be safer to ignore it!!
2006-08-27 13:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by ang_macd2000 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is SUCH a scam. It has been going around for a couple years now. Different names, different countries, but same scam. DO NOT send them ANYTHING!
2006-08-27 13:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hands down it's a scam. Delete the message.
2006-08-27 13:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by BettyBoop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋