The old Nigerian Prince scam has made a return, only in a different guise:
"Dear,
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Peace be upon you and mercy be upon you and blessings be upon you
I am sending my greetings to you from the Sultanate of Oman, In the
capital city of Muscat.
May i use this medium to open a mutual communication with you, and
seeking your acceptance towards investing in your country under your
management as my partner, My name is Aisha Gaddafi and presently
living in Oman, i am a Widow and single Mother with three Children,
the only biological Daughter of late Libyan President (Late Colonel
Muammar Gaddafi) and presently i am under political asylum protection
by the Omani Government.
I have funds worth "Twenty Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand United
State Dollars" -$27.500.000.00 US Dollars which i want to entrust on
you for investment project in your country.If you are willing to
handle this project on my behalf, kindly reply urgent to enable me
provide you more details to start the transfer process.
Thanks
Yours Truly Aish"
and..,.
"Good day my dear,
How are you doing and your family.I am Mrs.Marann Silvia,a sick widow
writing from one of the America hospitals.I am suffering from a long
time cancer of breast,my health situation is becoming worse,my life is
no longer guaranteed hence i want to make this solemn donation.I want
to donate my money to help the orphans, widows and handicap people
through you because there is no more time left for me on this earth.I
take this decision because i have no child who will inherit my wealth
after my death.Please,i need your urgent reply so that i can tell you
more on how you will handle my wish before i die.I will be waiting to
hear from you immediately by God grace amen,
yours sincerely.
Mrs.Marann Silvia"