I often get e-mail such as the one below and as a rule they get sent into the number 13 folder. Once in a while however a letter softens my heart and I respond….
If in case the picture wont' open - this is what he wrote:
I hope this message finds you in best of health. I had travelled to nigeria for official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where I lodged, I am so confused right now, I dont know what to do or where to go,I didn't bring my phone here, I have access to only emails, Please can you send me $4,000 today so I can return home, As soon as I get home I would refund it immediately.Write me so I can let you know how to send it. Keep this to your self only please!!. Thanks
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My response
Dear TOBA AHMED NASR RADY
Your urgent e-mail message was well received and so I thought to respond immediately.
By some very strange co-incident I also like you was recently in Nigeria, staying at a Hotel where suddenly a whole lot of money appeared while I was sleeping. When I checked around I found Santa Clause raiding the little fridge, (would I lie to you?) he really did raid the fridge. So I asked Santa Clause from where he got all this money? He replied that Robin Hood has been going to different hotels stealing money from those who were stealing money from the very trusting and good-hearted people who are always glad to help people in distress, and giving it to Santa Clause who always knows who’s naughty or nice.
I would suggest you find that hotel where Santa Clause makes his regular deposits of money or look for the man in tights with a feather in his cap. They’ll gladly return your stolen money in no time.
Good luck.