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January 26, 2007
A New Twist on Email Fraud: Begging From a "Congresswoman"
Like the rest of you, I've received more than my fair share of email fraud from spammers all over the world, but this one made me chuckle. Rather than claiming to be from a former West African finance minister or the widow of a foreign dictator, this one claims to be from former US Representative Cynthia McKinney.
Dear friend,
As you read this, I want you to feel sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday. My name is Mrs.Cynthia Mckinney I am 55-years old, US Representative,4th District Ga,also an oil merchants in Nottingham United kingdom I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer.
It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts. I have particularly lived my life so well, as I always cared for everyone, even myself and my business.
Though I am very rich, I was very Generous, I was always free to people and always focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for that other people benefit from. Despite the fact that i dont have child before this age of myself after the death of my husband Christopher Mckinney But now I regret all this, as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world.
I believe when God gives me a second chance to come to this world I would live my life as the same way. I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul so, I have decided to give alms to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations in the U.A.E, Algeria and Malaysia.
Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore. I need your help, Contact me via my email so that i can tell you more
cynthiamckinney2007@yahoo.com
Obviously, this email is totally bogus. The real Cynthia McKinney appears to have a blog on her campaign website; maybe she should post a note and let people know this email isn't from her. Even better, find a way to get the word out offline among her supporters, particularly those who aren't very Internet savvy. -andy
Posted by acarvin at January 26, 2007 10:37 AM
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