Dear Beloved from Mr.Thomas Roland

The typical nigerian scam with someone writing you from his “imaginary death bed”.

Last week a lot of permutations of a similar scam landed in my inbox, so I am posting them step by step.

This is clearly one of those, pls. delete the mail and do not be tempted to reply to it at all!

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From: ”Mr.Thomas Roland.” <thomasroland001@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 9. August 2013 00:37:19 MESZ
To: webmaster@takacs-csalad.de
Subject: *** Spam *** Dear Beloved.
Reply-To: thomasroland002@yahoo.com

Dear Beloved,

I am Thomas Roland, A Portuguese national, I was browsing on the internet and I saw your e-mail, so I decided to write you if your e-mail is real, I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. It has defied all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only few months to live. I am very rich, but was never generous; I have given most of my assets to my immediate family members.

I have decided to give alms to charity organizations. I cannot do this myself anymore because of my health. I once asked members of my family to give some money to charity organizations; they refused and kept the money all to them selves to enjoy. I have a huge cash deposit of $18 Million USD (Eighteen Million United States Dollars) with a finance House in United State. I will want you to help me collect this deposit and dispatch it to charity organizations. You will take out 20% of these funds for your assistance.

I will like you to acknowledge the receipt of this e-mail as soon as possible and treat with absolute confidentiality and sincerity.

Regards,
Thomas Roland