Sunday, November 24, 2024

If You Don't Ask...

Fun Fact: P. T. Barnum was a native son of Connecticut. You most likely know him best for his purported observation 'There's a sucker born every minute.' (even faster during Daylight Saving Time I suspect). 

I think he would admire the brazenness of today's internet grifters but this one might leave even him gasping for air. Thank goodness my SPAM filter 'saved' it though in light of its deep sincerity and obvious  generosity, I can't help but wonder why it was in my SPAM folder in the first place.   

"Subject: payment from president

Hello how are you doing today I humbly wish to inform you that your funds worth $40.8 million USD has been received right here in my office which rightfully belongs to you that was recovered after some investigation  

I was assigned to deliver your funds to you by the United States government  Kindly get back to me as soon as possible with your full information for a successful delivery

And how you want to receive your funds

Contact Email: presidentunitedstates198@gmail.com

By ATM card delivery. Waiting to hear from you soon.

I'm Mr Ajay Banga CEO  World Bankk"

I suspect the extra 'k' in 'Bankk' is for the savings.
I'm tempted to consider investing my anticipated windfall in some of the treasures found here. Just me, or did you someone with a Connecticut accent shout, "Another One!
-bill kenny

No comments:

Give Until It Helps

I'll write in short sentences since you probably have a lot to do and not a whole lot of time to do it all. Between us, there are a lot ...