the email says she was there staying in a hotel ballams that she was robbed her money and valuables taken no way to pay hotel bill the hotel manager mr clement is holidng her visa and plane tickets till her bill is paid gave me the u.s.embasy email they verified the email if it is real ad they are real how can i help her back to the states
2007-01-11 04:17:35 · 31 answers · asked by john s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a scam, don't send money, don't give credit card numbers, don't give any information about yourself. Delete or spam the email.
2007-01-11 04:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by WelshKiwi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You haven't heard of all the fraud coming out of Nigeria?
How did this person end up e-mailing you? You would think if that happened to someone, they would call on family and friends for help, not you. Unless you know this girl personallly. In which case I still wouldn't send the money.
But, if you have a big heart and lots of money, consider this.
If I just had an extra $200 every month, I could afford to move into a bigger apartment- can you help me out? I have a job, I just need more money.
2007-01-11 04:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Thurston Howell III 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the advice of the many people on here. This is a scam. Don't send money, don't give account numbers, delete the email and move on with your life. If the girl, however, is your daughter, granddaughter, or someone who you know, then go ahead and send the money - it will make you feel better.
It is so nice to see that there are people out there who are so willing to help others out when they are in trouble. What I don't like, though, is that there are those out there who are willing to take advantage of a stranger's kindness.
Good luck to you!
2007-01-11 04:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Only_my_opinion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT send her money scams are very common through Nigeria if she is not a citizen of Nigeria then she needs to contact her Embassy , red cross or family do not allow your self to be scammed I know most human iinstinct is to help but more than likely she only wants your money. Offer the information I have given you and wish her good luck
2007-01-11 04:28:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs.Bridal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know the us embassy address she gave you wasn't a separate email account she set up to respond to questions about the legitimatcy of her story. If you don't know this person,either delete the email or send reply telling her to contact the embassy herself for assistance. That is what the embassy is there for, to assist citizens in trouble in foreign countries.
2007-01-11 04:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. Clement is also a banker in switzerland, investor, and the guy who tells you that you've just won a brand new porhce. Are you that much of a sucker or what? Give me 1000 dollars I am a starving student and my school won't let me go until I have a degree ^U^ a ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!
2007-01-11 04:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by WINGS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not give a dime. Only if you know her should you help her. If she is a complete stranger do not give anything. It could and most likely is a scam. I receive e-mails from different countries everyday. In the e-mails they try to get personal information from you, or just money. DON'T DO IT.
2007-01-11 04:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by msbobbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a scam, it was on 20/20 last month... don't be stupid, how can she e-mail anyone if she is broke and has no visa? the embassy would not let her in... I was a Marine Security Guard, without a passport she has no way in, it's a scam don't do it...
2007-01-11 04:26:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can help her by giving me your bank account info, SS#, Credit Card Information and the title to your car. After I recieve all this i'll be sure to help get her out of Nigeria.
2007-01-11 04:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by Laquishacashaunette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a scam to me. If she were in that much trouble I am sure that the embassy would help her get out of it.
2007-01-11 04:25:48 · answer #10 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋