As a missionary I would get these emails all the time. Reverend Drew we have millions of dollars we want to give to your ministry just...
But, some of you may not have received this type of scam before so here's your warning. Below in Italics is a copy of the email I received through activerain. This doesn't mean Activerain is at fault or responsible it's just the way they sent me the message and may have tried to contact you also.
Don't be fooled by the news links. I could show you links to news stories about a house that was destroyed in Katrina and give you a sob story and ask for help building a new house. That doesn't mean I own that house or that I am truly who I say I am. No matter how true the news story is.
You've received a contact message from your Contact Form on the ActiveRain network.
Message details:
From: Muda
Email: muda112@myway.com
Subject: FUND FOR INVESTMENT
Hello,
I am contacting you via your email address to keep our discussions private and confidential. The purpose of my contacting you soliciting your assistance is because you live in a country with a stable economy where one can invest.
I am Muda from Brunei. My family have being the target of scathing criticism by conservatives in our country whom are opposed to my father opening up Brunei, one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies to Western modernization and developments. In year 2000 a court ordered the seizure of my father's conglomerate (Amedeo Development Corporation) including all bank accounts and private properties belonging to us. In May 2006, my father lost an appeal to retain our properties, assets and bank accounts which the security operatives want forfeited to the government.
See websites below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/670959.stm
http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/magazine/2000/0310/nat.brunei.jefri.html
http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/y2k/May2006/230506.htm
I want to transfer US$40 Million cash which you are going to receive for investment. The money was packaged in a Box which is sealed and locked before it was deposited in a private warehouse in Europe. Due to the events in my country, it has become absolutely necessary for the Box to be transfered into your custody so that you can investment the money US$40 Million into your country economy as the best way to safe guard the money.
Therefore, you would be required either to travel down to the warehouse in Europe to take delivery of the Box for onward transfer of contents into your private bank account or on the alternative we have made arrangements for the Box to be delivered to your contact/resident address. Whichever the option of your choice from above, to commence with the procedures for the release of the Box, i would need you to send me the followings:-muda114@myway.com
YOUR FULL NAMES
YOUR CONTACT/RESIDENT ADDRESS
YOUR DIRECT PHONE NUMBER
Upon receiving the above data from you, i will forward your data to the private warehouse in Europe for legal documentation prior to the release of the Box. If however, you are not disposed to assist, kindly introduce me to a reliable friend, relative or associate whom you deem fit and capable to assist me retrieve this funds.
I am counting on your absolute confidentiality and trust while I await your prompt reply.
Sincerely,
Muda.
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