this i got from the net….an amazing con job…there is NO SHORTAGE of fooling schemes…because there is no shortage of people who will fall for such schemes…

  1. I really surprised its so easy to fool people. I see news where people who are educated and wealthy also fall to such silly scams..

  2. this was a sample letter and the look was anyway a giveaway, but there are letters and recruitment offers that are so ‘authentic’ and convincing with original ministry stamps ‘et all’ that any sensible person can be conned if a double check is not made….just dig it and you can see…from Nigeria with luv…:-)

  3. this is the “original” scam

    Dear Friend,

    My name is Warren Edward Buffett, a philanthropist and the CEO of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC., one of the worlds most successful investors. I believe strongly in ‘giving while living.’ I had one idea that never changed in my mind — that you should use your wealth to help people and I have decided to secretly give USD 2.5Million to randomly selected individuals worldwide. On receipt of this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email address was chosen online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at your earliest convenience, so I know your email address is valid.

    Contact Me Via E-mail:

    Visit the web page to know more about me:

    Regards,
    Warren Edward Buffett.

  4. Funny.
    My FIL was once telling the whole details of the family members and address of the house.
    Somehow he kept the call after 30 minutes and I asked him who it was.
    He coolly said some girl from some insurance…
    Me :OMG….Why did you tell her all the details.
    FIL : she told we have been selected for 1 lakh insurance.
    Me: Dats a prank call
    Fil: He s giving us one lakh , whats there to lose?
    Me: (losing my patience yet not showing it outside): They will tell you to pay some 100 or 500 as registration fee for processing and escape.
    FIL: (Still not convinced) What will they gain?
    Me: They are investing 5- 10 Rs, getting 100-500 Rs from so many people as free money.
    FIL : Oh i See

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