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If you take a look at Wikipedia you will find an entry about Mr. Brumley. He was quoted to be a philanthropist and he died with several family members in a plane crash in 2003.

Now obviously this background is ideal for 419 scam crooks to misuse this information to put a bogus story about “lost” money in deepest Africa. Seeing that e-mails quoting money in Ouagadougou come in almost every day here, it does seem a favourite location for stories like this.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: HASSAN BILLY <mr_hbilly15@mixmail.com>
Date: Sun, Apr 20, 2008 at 1:24 AM
Subject: Mr.Hassan Billy
To: “mr_hbilly15@mixmail.com” <mr_hbilly15@mixmail.com>

Mr.Hassan Billy
01 Avanue BP Pardou,
Ouagadougou Burkina Faso.
 
GREETINGS, PLEASE I WILL LIKE YOU TO CONTACT ME THROUGH MY
PRIVATE EMAIL hbilly01@yahoo.fr
 
Complement of the day to you and your beloved family. Do not be astonished for receiving this mail. Please, I seek your permission and would want to get myself introduce to you. I am Mr.Hassan Billy. I work with BANK INTERNATIONAL OF BURKINA (BIB). I need your co-operation in receiving USD9.5M that has been in a dormant account with my bank for over 6years which belongs to one of our foreign customer who died along with his entire family in a plane crash that happened in Kenya, East Africa.  I will provide you with detailed informations on the modalities of this operation once I have your interest but I must say that trust flourishes business. Therefore let your conscience towards this proposal be nurtured with sincerity and I will not fail to bring to your notice that, this transaction is hitch-free risk and you should keep this transaction (TOP SECRET).
 
I agree that 35% of this money will be for you as a foreign partner, in respect to the provision of a foreign account, and 65% would be for me, thereafter I will visit your country for disbursement according to the percentage indicated. Remember, you must apply first to the bank as relation or next of kin of the deceased, indicating your 1) Bank name, 2) Your bank account number, 3) Your private telephone and fax number for easy and effective communication and my career as a banker, I will bring you up to date with all the informations as soon as I hear from you. If I don ‘t hear from you within a certain period I will assume you are not  interested.

Please, I want you to visit the website below for more informations about the plane crash and the Deceased DR.GEORGE BRUMLEY AND HIS FAMILY. 

www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/07/20/kenya.crash/index.html  www.news24.com/News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_1390626,00.html
 
Meanwhile, If you are willing, capable and honest for this transaction, Kindly indicate your interest by sending a response to my e-mail address at: hbilly01@yahoo.fr
 
Yours Truely,
Mr. Hassan Billy,

Tags: 419Scam, Inheritance Scam, Hassan Billy, George Brumley Jr.

There is no Kuwaiti Embassy in the Ivory Coast, so the first paragraph is a lie.

We have seen this story, so often from so many different people, that we can say without a doubt, that the rest is a lie too.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Morine Silver <mor_sil4@yahoo.com>
Date: Jan 19, 2008 10:15 AM
Subject: Donation From Mrs Morine Silver
To: mor_sil4@yahoo.com

From Mrs Morine Silver
N°38 Rue Des Martyrs Cocody
Abidjan,Cote d’Ivoire
mor_sil4@yahoo.com

ATTN:
DEAREST ONE OF GOD

I am the above named person from Kuwait. I am married to Mr Benson Silver. who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2004. We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.

Before his death we were both born again Christian. Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $2. 5 Million (Two Million Five Hundred U.S. Dollars ) in the bank here in Abidjan in suspence account.

Presently,the fund is still with the bank.Recently, my Doctor told me that i have serious sickness which is cancer problem. The one that,disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a church or individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want a church that will use this fund for orphanages, widows,propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained.

The Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my husband’s efforts to be used by unbelievers. I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence i know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.

I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband’s relatives is around me always I don’t want them to know about this development.. With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the bank here in Abidjan.I want you and the church to always pray for me because the Lord is my shephard. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.

Contact me on the above e_mail address for more informations, any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another church or individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your
reply.

Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs Morine Silver.

Rahim explains that he has found a further abandoned account and wants to share the money with you.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: rahim 26abibu <rahim_26abibu@hotmail.fr>
Date: 03.12.2007 10:32
Subject: FROM MR RAHIM ABIBU PLEASE REPLY VERY URGENT
To:

FROM MR RAHIM ABIBU.
AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER,
BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A)
OUAGADOUGOU-BURKINA FASO.

Dear Friend,
Please accept my sincere apologizes if my email does not meet your business or personal ethics. I will first introduce myself as MR RAHIM ABIBU,THE CHIEF AUDITOR WITH BANK OF AFRICA (B.O.A) OUAGADOUGOU-BURKINA FASO.

I am the Auditing and Accounting Manager, Bank of Africa (B.O.A) here in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. In my department we discovered an abandoned sum of US$20m dollars (TWENTY MILLION US DOLLARS) in an account that belongsto one of our foreign customer (MR. RICHARD BURSON FROM FLORIDA, U.S.A) who died along with his entire family in Jully 2000 in a plane crash.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THIS SITE BELLOW http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm
Since then, nobody has done anything as regards the claiming of this money, as he has no family member that has any knowledge as to the existence of either the account or the funds; I have confidently agreed to find a reliable foreign partner to deal with. My proposition to you, is to seek your consent to present you as the Next of kin and beneficiary of this late client, So that the proceeds of this account valued a huge sum shall be paid to you, and then we can share the amount on a mutually agreed percentage of 30% for you, While 60% for me and others involved, 10% shall be used for miscellaneous expenses while the remainder shall be given to a reputable charity home because the money is owned by a deceased person.

This transaction is totally free of risk and troubles as the fund is legitimate and does not originate from drug, money laundry, terrorism or any other illegal act, funds will be released to you after necessary processes have been followed. Let me hear from you as soon as you get this message, so we can proceed.

Best regards,
MR RAHIM ABIBU

My French is not that good, but even I can see this was translated with some sort of online translator. It’s enough to see what this is about, but does not instill very much trust in the senders.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Bonita Dimingos <bonitas_2003@yahoo.fr>
Date: 29.11.2007 12:55
Subject: donation libre pour le travail d’un dieu
To: bonitas_2003@yahoo.fr

Cher,
Je suis Mme dimingos de bonita, de verd de cap. Je suis marié à défunt M. brams adam, pour qui a travaillé avec l’ambassade de verd de cap en Côte d’Ivoire vingt-six ans avant qu’il est mort en l’année 2005, après une brève maladie qui a duré pendant seulement cinq jours. Nous étions mariés pendant dix-huit années avec un duaghter (Tonia) qui plus tard est mort dans un accident de moteur.
Avant la mort prématurée de mon mari, nous étions tous deux encore nés chrétiens. Puisqu’après sa mort j’ai décidé de pas remarry ou ne pas obtenir un enfant en dehors de mon matrimonial maison contre laquelle la bible est. Quand mon défunt mari était vivant il a déposé la somme de (US$5.5M) (cinq Million de cinq cents mille dollars d’Etats-Unis) à une société de valeurs mobilières ici en Côte d’Ivoire d’Abidjan.

Récemment, suivant ma santé mauvaise, mon docteur m’a dit que je ne peux pas durer les huit mois suivants dus à mon problème de cancer. Celui qui me dérange est plus ma maladie de course. Après avoir su mon état j’ai décidé pour donner ces fonds à une organisation de Christain (Église) qui utilisera cet argent la manière que je suis allant instruire ci-dessus, selon le désir de mon défunt mari avant sa mort.

Je veux ces fonds pour être employé dans des activités de Christain comme, des écoles d’orphelinats, de Christain, et des églises pour propager le mot de Dieu et pour essayer que la maison de Dieu est maintenue. 

La bible nous a incités pour comprendre que « béni est remettre ce giveth “. J’ai pris cette décision parce qu’I n’avoir aucun enfant qui héritera de cet argent et mes parents de mari ne sont pas des chrétiens et je ne fais pas vouloir les efforts de mon mari d’être employé par des incroyants. Je ne veux pas une situation où cet argent sera employé d’une manière ungodly. C’est pourquoi je prends ceci décision.

Je n’ai pas peur de la mort par conséquent que je sais où je suis aller. Je sais que je vais être dans la poitrine de le seigneur. L’exode 14 CONTRE 14 indique que « le seigneur défendre ma  cause et je tiendrai ma paix “. Je n’ai besoin d’aucune communication de téléphone à cet égard en raison de ma santé par conséquent la présence des parents de mon mari autour de moi toujours. Je ne veux pas qu’ils sachent ce développement. Avec Dieu toutes les choses sont possibles.
Dès que je recevrai votre réponse je te donnerai le contact de la société de valeurs mobilières à Abidjan. Je  vous instruire également sur la façon dont vous entrez en contact avec la sécurité compagnie pour le retreival de la boîte de tronc cela contient l’argent. Je veux toi et l’église à prier toujours pour moi parce que le seigneur est mon shephard. Mon bonheur est que j’ai vécu une vie d’un digne Chrétien. Celui qui qui veut servir le seigneur doit le servir dans l’esprit et la vérité.  Veuillez être toujours pieux tout par votre vie. Me contacter sur cet email address :
(bonital_2000@yahoo.fr) n’importe quel retard dans votre réponse
me donner la pièce dans l’approvisonnement une église ou un homme différente de Dieu, dans ce même but.
Considérer Mme Bonita

I imagine most Bible readers will know what is written in Malachi 3:10. But if you don’t, here’s a modern translation for you:

GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995)
“Bring one-tenth of your income into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the LORD of Armies. “See if I won’t open the windows of heaven for you and flood you with blessings.

So basically, what Sam is saying is, he has a pile of cash and wants to invest (or should I say donate?) it in my ministry or church.

The Christian scam has been often the downfall of true Christians, who believed that they could use the promised money to do good for the community. All of them ended up with losing a lot of money, which was usually community or member’s money.

A couple of them ended up in jail for embezzlement as a result.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: sam odogwu <samodogwu05@hotmail.com>
Date: 07.11.2007 22:19
Subject: I am standing on Malachi 3:10
To:

Dearest in the Lord,
Email: eldersamodogwu@myway.com

Greeting in the name of the lord. How are you doing today and most especially the Ministry? I hope all is well with you in Jesus Name. Amen. I am standing on Malachi 3:10

My name is Elder Sam Odogwu I am a born again Christian, The lord has laid it on my heart to be in covenants him, and in so doing, be a blessing to his house and to other charity organization through my finances. Great!!! Oiou

He said I should support six churches, which I have pair up in twos came across your ministry through Internet when I was doing some church research, I prayed over your church And he directed me to go ahead supporting your Ministry. I deposited the sum of USD10.5M with a Bank in London hoping to use this fund for political activities, but I have decided to support and propagating the good gospel of the Lord with 80% of this total sum, Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning this issue. Once the funds have been transferred to your nominated bank account the money should be shared thus as specified by God.

(1) US$10Million for the church project and other pressing needs of the church likes TV ministry.
(2) US$5Million for the needy and the less privileged ones in the church and for the pastors’ welfare.

The above break down is for your church. If this is right, kindly send me a name and address of which the draft will be made out to ASAP.Also make available a church and direct telephone number to reach and keep in contact with you from time to time. I will like to inform you that the fund will be made available to the church as soon as you provide the name.and I also pray that the Lord refreshes you. Isaiah 40: 29-31

Please fill the following informations: 1. Full Names:……………… 2. Full Contact Address:…………. 3. Phone/Fax Numbers:………. 4. Country and State of Origin:………. 5. Occupation:…………. 6. Company Name:……… 7. Position Held:……. 8. Age:………

Here is my email Information if you wish to contact me immediately for details Email: eldersamodogwu@myway.com

Thanks and God bless.
Yours in Christ,
Elder SAM ODOGWU

Ok, this is the regurgitated “I’ve got cancer and a pile of money for Charity” e-mail. There is no way you can dispute that. You can check on other versions with the above link.

Personally, I think Nita is either Joker or not very intelligent or maybe both. I say this because, seriously, do you know anyone called Black-Brown?

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: nita brown
Date: Oct 25, 2007 10:05 PM
Subject: Greetings my dear
To: nita_blackbrown10@yahoo.com

Warm Greetings,

I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord, we have to worship our Lord Jesus christ with all our heart because we have determined to remain under the covering of His anointing, Obedience to His purpose and living a life that honours Him will keep us under His hand of blessing.

I am Mrs Nita Blackbrown markson from Kuwait. I am married to Mr Black brown who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2006.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian.

Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$10.7million dollars in a Bank here in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire.Presently, this money is still in bank.

Recently when l went to Medical check , my Doctor told told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Now l am back where my late Husband deposited the money and will go back for surgical operation immediately the money is transfered to your account as l will direct you on how to Donate the money

Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a charity organization that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

I want an organization that will use this fund for orphanages, school and church ,widows, propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that “Blessed is the hand that giveth”.I took this decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my husband’s efforts to be used by unbelievers.

I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that “the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace”

I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband’s relatives around me always. I don’t want them to know about this development.With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank here in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire.

I will also issue you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.

any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another church / Organisation or individual for this same purpose.

Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply. my private email address is ( nita_blackbrown10@yahoo.com)

Remain blessed in the Lord.

Yours in Christ.

Mrs Nita Blackbrown.

This message is one of those which crops up quite often. It usually is the same story with names and localities changed.

One thing I can certainly say is, the person who sent it is not filled with Christian “love thy neighbor” kind of feelings.

———- Forwarded message ———-
From: Mrs Monica Tema <mrstema1104@hotmail.fr>
Date: Oct 19, 2007 4:19 PM
Subject: DONATION FOR THE LORD
To:

 
DONATION FOR THE LORD
From: Mrs. Monica Tema
 
PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.I am the above name person from Sierra-Leone. I am married to Dr Ebenezer Tema who worked with Sierra Leonian Embassy in South Africa for nine years before he died in the year 2001. We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians and we lived happilly. Since his death, I decided not to re-marry.
 When my late husband was alive he secured $15Million (Fifteen Million U.S. Dollars) with financial institution here in Cote D’Ivoire. Presently, this money is still with the financial institution. Recently, my Doctor told me that from all the test conducted on my health, I am not going to last long, expecially, due to my cancer and stroke. But what disturbs me most now is stroke.
 Having known my condition, I decided to donate this fund to churches or Christian individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct. I want a church or individual that will use this money to fund churches, Orphanages and Widows. Also, the propagation of the work of God, building and maintaining the house of God through this money, is very important.
 The Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians. I don?t want my husband’s hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers, for their own selfish interest and in an ungodly manner. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bossom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.
 I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my husband’s relatives around me sometimes. I don’t want them to know about this development, but I know that With God all things are possible.
 As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Financial institution in Ivory coast. I will also give you all information regarding the deposit of this money. I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original- beneficiary of this fund. I want you and your church to always pray for me because God work in misterious ways. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Who ever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.
 Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or christian individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to hear from you soon.
 Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
 Yours in Christ,
Mrs Monica Tema