419 Scam

To my brothers and sisters in North America: I am a deposed prince hiding in Nigeria. That is a country located in central Africa. I once headed the National Petroleum Corporation. A deadly civil war has engulfed our nation. Many lives have been lost with widespread devastation. I have a sum of twenty million dollars hidden away. Help me smuggle it out of the country someway. I cannot let the rebels come and steal it today. You can have thirty percent of what I have on hand. It is safely in a bank account in Switzerland. The money is freely available on demand. All I need is two thousand dollars for a processing fee. Wire it at a Western Union office for me. Time is important. Please send it immediately. This all looks good enough to believe. Those Americans and Canadians are so naïve. Wait until you see that money we will receive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Debole Avatar
February 8, 2014 at 8:28 PM
Hopefully, by now...people are no longer fooled by this since it is very well advertised as a scam. This is a fantastic subject for your poem. Excellent!
Bauer Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 4:39 PM
it always amazes me when i read about someone falling for a scam such as this. you've described it very well...
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