I'm going to be rich!!! (slightly different twist on old scam)

[acrzybear]

Christmas came early!!I've hit the jackpot, I'm going to be rich!!!

I recieved this e-mail today and I've decided to share my good fortune with my fellow RWD'ers;

Dear Friend,

I Mrs. Larisa Sosnitskaya, Personal Assistant to Mr. Boris Mikhail
Khodorkovsky, the arrested Chairman/ CEO of Yukos Oil and Bank Menatep SPB in Russia who is presently in jail.

I have the documents of a large amount of funds which he handed over to me before he was detained and tried in Russia for financing political parties (the Union of Right Forces, led by Boris Nemtsov and Yabloko, a Liberal/ Social Democratic Party led by Gregor Yavlinsky) opposed to the Government of Mr. Vladmir Putin, the current President of Russia, thereby leading to the freezing of his finances and assets.

I got your name from Chambers of Commerce and Industries book here in Russia, I am contacting you to assist me to re-profile the funds and equally invest same on his behalf. The total amount of funds to be re-profiled is Forty Six Million United State Dollars
(USD$46,000,000.00) and you will be paid 20% for your management services.

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Larisa  Sosnitskaya

[William3rd]

Wow- send it over to me!!!! I am really anxious to work with somebody who is not from Nigeria. 

[Shadow]

Make sure that you marry Ms Sneakskaya as well 

[viking]

Your gonna get 20%?  Damn, my letter was for 15%. Guess I must be on the B list.

[acrzybear]

Your gonna get 20%?  Damn, my letter was for 15%. Guess I must be on the B list.

Well you know that old saying
"You can get more with a kind word and a gun then just a kind word" 

[jinx13]

 Did anybody see the Dateline story about those Nigerian scams? Those guys are making millions! I was amazed at all the people that actually send them money, from poor desperate people, to rich guys getting greedy.

 My g/f even has a Ukraine friend that sent them $2,000, but I wasn't surprised she did it, she's more than a little on the crazy side.

 There is even a song about it in Nigeria, with a music video, the guys sings about stupid Americans and how to get rich off them. I kinda had to laugh though really, anybody stupid enough to fall for those scams probably deserves to get fleeced.

[Jet]

A whole new twist to the age old Nigerian scam 


Got this e-mail today:

MSI Inc UK
Fishers Way, Belvedere
Kent DA17 6BN
ENGLAND
 
ATTN:   

We are major exporters of chemicals and manufacturing re-agents. We presently
have vacancies for honest and serious minded persons as our company
representatives in your country. The scope of the job is on a part time basis
and as such cannot affect your present employment.I am the recruiting officer of
the said firm and we are lloking to recruit honest and dedicated people.
 
why we need you!?
Due to the ever increasing volume of our sales in your country,We need agents
who are residents to receive payment on our behalf for these products. The
international money transfer tax for corporate entities (companies) in UK is as
high as 25%, while that for individuals is only 6%. Considering several factors
as regards to the ever flunctuating forex value, it makes more business sense to
recieve these payments through private individuals.
 
Job Description :
1. Recieve payments on behalf of  MSI Inc UK (usually made through certified bank checks, money orders or direct bank wire)
2. Cash all recieved payments and remit to MSI Inc UK usually through western
union money transfer, moneygram etc minus commission on such monies.
3. May be required to liase with company clients as at when necessary.
 
Renumeration:
1. Fixed Monthly Allowance of US$300.00 (Three hundred dollars)
2. 10% commission on every payment recieved on behalf of MSI Inc UK(Subject to
upward review)
 
Job requirements:
1. Must be 18 years and above.
2. Ability to use the internet.
3. Must be responsible, honest and ready to work without much supervision.
4. Must have Valid identification (Drivers License or International Passport)
5.• High School Diploma or Equivalent
6• Efficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook)
7• Excellent communication and organizational skills
8• Ability to multi-task and work independently
9• Flexible, determined and willing to learn new tasks

Advantages:
1. Job is absolutely legal.
2. It does not affect your present regular job.
3. You need no capit al to begin.
4. You earn more income per month depending on the volume of payments you are
able to handle.
 
If you are the one we are looking for, please feel free to respond to this
message with the following personal details to enable me get back to you:
 
Name:
Contact address:
Tel:
Age:
Marital Status:
Present Employment(If Any):
Phone Number:
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Scanned copy of any ID.
 
I look forward to your prompt and positive response and hope to get back to you
asap. Thanks for your anticipated action.
 
Warm Regards,
Ashley Smith

[Shadow]

I threw away the mail but got one even funnier twist.

It was from the Nigerian Government stating that they will send one million dollars to scam victims. As I was singled out as a victim, I was requested to provide my bank details....