this mornig i recieved an email from someone claiming to be a legal practitioner in malaysia. He said a client of his deceased in 2001 with no next of kin. He says my surname is the same as the deceased and wants me to pose as next of kin he has all the paperwork etc and there is $4.7 mil in this bank account which would be split 60% him 40% me. This sounds too good to be true and i dont know where he got my email address and name.
Serious answers only
2007-03-30 05:02:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
LOL, I delete about 5 of these a week.
2007-03-30 05:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Amer-I-Can 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's absolutely a scam. As for where they got your email address, they buy lists. Before putting your email address into any site, read their privacy rules to see if they sell lists of addresses they have collected. There are many websites out there whose largest source of income is the receipts they get on the sales of their email address list. If you don't want to read all the fine print (it's a bore!) , you should set up another email account that you can use when you have to submit your email address on sites you don't particularly care about hearing from. You can then logon to that address periodically and just delete everything in your inbox. That will keep your "real" email from being cluttered up with a bunch of junk.
2007-03-30 05:16:48 · answer #2 · answered by Judy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! I used to get these stupid things all the time. Some people actually fall for the scams and get their identity and bank accounts wiped out. I usually block them or if I'm feeling especially sassy, I respond and tell them that I'm sorry that I could not be of assistance but that our fine boys at the FBI might be able to help with such a complicated financial situation. I let them know that I have already forwarded it to them at thwe FBI in advance for their convenience and hopefully someone will be contacting them soon.
2007-03-30 05:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If these scams are to be believed I inherited well over $100 Million this week alone... I feel so rich it's an effort to spend it....
I apparently have family in Ghana, Indonesia, Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, Mongolia, Nigeria of course and various other small non-existent provinces of uncharted africa (all ficticious I might add). It's incredible how much love and affection there is out there. People remembering me in their multi-million dollar wills despite never having met me.
people are sooooo kind......
just provide the sender you full name, address, dob and bank details and for good measure fax them something signed and sit back, pour yourself a long drink and watch what happens....
2007-03-30 05:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cyrus M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCAM!!!!
There are thousands of these scams on the internet. Don't reply, don't give them any information, block further emails.
They all originate outside the US, usually Nigeria, Malaysia, South America and Eastern Europe. If you fall for it, you will lose a LOT of money and they will have enough information about you to steal your identity.
If you Google "current scams" you will see just what is out there trying to get your identity and your money.
2007-03-30 06:30:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. I saw on a court tv show recently, a woman being sued because of something just like this. All she had to do was cash the check sent to her, keep her portion and mail the rest.
2007-03-30 05:07:30 · answer #6 · answered by alikilee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam
Might I suggest, the next time you type a question...you actually view some of the " similar " questions that are shown on the screen before you post. This question gets asked about once a week.
2007-03-30 05:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All unsolicited spam E-mails, spim[unsolicited
instant messages] , Potential Lenders [requiring
advance fees] Job offers[involving wire
transfers/checks/paypal & shipping], Checks/money
orders, Sob Stories from OVERSEAS & from the states are
SCAMS!! If it seems too good to be true, it
probably a scam. If it's unsolicited, it's a
scam!!
2007-03-31 14:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is absolutely a scam because I know 2 people whoe recieved the same thing except it was in mail form. Don't fall for it.
2007-03-30 05:13:25 · answer #9 · answered by jenj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed a super scam! It is widespread and found in many parts of the world apart from Malaysia. Africa is prominent among them! So, be cautious and don't give away any sensitive information about you!
2007-03-30 05:08:11 · answer #10 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a scam.
Next he will tell you that you will need to travel at some time, but before that, he will ask you for a bank account numer to wire you the money BUT .. you have to cover the cost of insurance .. $10000 or so.
Don't answer his emails!!!
2007-03-30 05:07:57 · answer #11 · answered by Vince Ruberto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋