Continuam a surgir na Internet nas nossas caixas de correio tentativas de burlar os incautos. As "histórias" que contam vão variando mas o objectivo é sempre o mesmo de obter informações pessoais ou de burlar os incautos ou ingénuos. Este é um exemplo muito recente:
De: Edward Yuan <edwardyuan@consultant.com>
Dear Prospective Partner,
I am contacting you regarding transaction linked with Mr. Chen Shui-bian
the former President of Taiwan. My name is Edward Yuan, Personal
Assistant to Mr. Chen Shui-bian on Private Matters. My friend Mr. Chen
Shui-bian has presented a subtle offer which will need the help of a
partner like you to complete successfully. Mr. Chen Shui-bian is in a
difficult situation and he must immediately relocate certain sums of
money out of China. More so, this must be done in such a way that it
must not be tied to Mr. Chen Shui-bian. The sum is currently deposited
in the name of an existing legal entity. Your role will be to:
[1]. Act as the original beneficiary of the funds.
[2]. Receive the funds into a business/private bank account.
[3]. Invest/Manage the funds outside of China.
[4]. Value of funds: US$49 Million Dollars.
Everything will be done legally to ensure the rights to the funds are
transferred to you. If you agree to partner with Mr. Chen Shui-bian, he
will compensate you with 20% of the total sum for your role as the
beneficiary partner to the funds. Should you prefer I re-contact you
with more express facts, you can send me your:
[1] Full Names:
[2] Personal Profile:
[3] Daytime Telephone No:
Be advised to visit the following links to be better acquainted with Mr. Chen Shui-bian's current profile and personality.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/
asia-pacific/8250099.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8233342.stm
You can email me for further details, terms and agreement.
Sincerely,
Mr. Edward Yuan