[Ethereal-users] Re: Scam Posting

[David Moore <davem@xxxxxxxxx>]

This classic SCAM got on to the Ethereal mail list. This is the first one of these I've directly
received.

Apparently there are actually people who fall for this !

laurent mpeti kabila wrote:

> REQUEST FOR URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
> --------------------------------------
> Your contact was availed to me by the chamber of commerce. It was given
> to me because of my diplomatic status as I did not disclose the actual
> reasons for which I sought your contact. But I was assured
> That you are reputable and trustworthy if you will be
> of assistance. I am Laurent Mpeti Kabila (Jnr) the second son of
> Late President LAURENT DESIRE KABILA the immediate
> Past president of the DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO in Africa who was
> murdered by his opposition through his personal bodyguards in his bedroom
> on Tuesday 16th January, 2001. I have the privilege of being mandated
> by my father colleagues to seek your immediate and urgent co-operation

... deleted rest of scam.


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