Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, November 28, 2011
How stupid do I look?
This is an actual email I received:
Who falls for this shit?! I once heard a story about an old woman who got "taken" for her life savings by someone who called her on the phone with some BS story. I'll repeat that, her LIFE SAVINGS! I remember the story being a cautionary tale (similar to the warning on your curling iron that it can burn your eyes).
The tone of the story was one of heartfelt empathy. I'm sorry (actually, I'm not), but I can't be empathetic to someone who is dumb enough to send every penny they possess to a stranger based on a phone call (or email) received and a story so weak, a young child could see through it.
From: Booker McCain [bmccain@emich.edu]
Subject: FYI
I have been waiting for you to pick up your Cashier Check of $2,811,041.00 USD (TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED AND ELEVEN THOUSAND FORTY-ONE US DOLLARS) before I leave the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but you did not show up as I did not hear from you. I am writing to inform you that I have deposited your cashier check with UNITED PARCEL SERVICE there in Nigeria.
For your information, I'm now in Japan to resume my new job offer and I will not go back to Nigeria till next year. Please you have to contact the United Parcel Service of Nigeria to know when they will deliver your package to your resident address.
Note that I have paid for the security keeping fee. You only have to pay the shipping/handling fee which cost $175.00 US Dollars to receive your check parcel as agreed with Ups Courier Company.
Don't be deceived by anyone because I have paid for the security keeping fee before they accepted the Cashier check. You will only pay $175.00 USD to receive your check parkage.
Please contact the UPS company with their below details:
United Parcel Service
Name: Collins Abba
Tel: +2348181477003
E-mail: upsex@dgoh.org
Thank you for your patience.
Booker McCain
Programme Manager
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
For your information, I'm now in Japan to resume my new job offer and I will not go back to Nigeria till next year. Please you have to contact the United Parcel Service of Nigeria to know when they will deliver your package to your resident address.
Note that I have paid for the security keeping fee. You only have to pay the shipping/handling fee which cost $175.00 US Dollars to receive your check parcel as agreed with Ups Courier Company.
Don't be deceived by anyone because I have paid for the security keeping fee before they accepted the Cashier check. You will only pay $175.00 USD to receive your check parkage.
Please contact the UPS company with their below details:
United Parcel Service
Name: Collins Abba
Tel: +2348181477003
E-mail: upsex@dgoh.org
Thank you for your patience.
Booker McCain
Programme Manager
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Who falls for this shit?! I once heard a story about an old woman who got "taken" for her life savings by someone who called her on the phone with some BS story. I'll repeat that, her LIFE SAVINGS! I remember the story being a cautionary tale (similar to the warning on your curling iron that it can burn your eyes).
The tone of the story was one of heartfelt empathy. I'm sorry (actually, I'm not), but I can't be empathetic to someone who is dumb enough to send every penny they possess to a stranger based on a phone call (or email) received and a story so weak, a young child could see through it.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Notes from a Dog Walker - Tuesday Edition
"What an awesome day out. Ziggy and Charlie were troopers, pooper troopers. They both got a one and two and both did a pretty good job jumping puddles. Stay dry."
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Notes from a Dog Walker - Tuesday Edition
"Dork and Nerd were both great. They put on a big show for me when I got here, a little song and dance number they've been working on, mostly just barking and jumping, but I don't know much about theatre. One and two all around."
Notes from a Dog Walker - Thursday Edition
"Fuzzy dorks were both great. They both freaked out when I got here, if they could blow up balloons and hang streamers for my arrival, they would. They both got a one and two."
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