The Hit Man Cometh
HI all!
Well, today I officially received my very own ‘Hit Man’ scam email. I’m so proud!! *wipes small tear from eye*
For those of you wondering, it’s a lot like all those relatvies I never knew I had in Nigeria who have emailed me wanting to leave me money. Except this time, I’m supposed to GIVE someone my money so they won’t go through with the hit AND give me all the tape-recorded conversations from my would be assailant.
Huh… if they truly knew me, they’d realize I never received all that money from my cheapskate, Nigerian relatives. So I cannot afford to pay him off. Guess that ’source close to me’ isn’t so close afterall. And, as one of my TRUE ‘close’ friends so nicely reminded me, I’m just not important or popular enough to have a hit on me. Now… that’s just depressing.
But, in case any of you receive the same delightful email, go here for some info that may be helpful: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_hit_man_scam. It has information about the email and a link to the Internet Crime Complaint Center of the FBI. (if you don’t believe me, here: www.ic3.gov )
It’s been going around a while now, so it’s nothing new to the authorities. BUT, as with any email asking for any money or personal information, do not respond to it. If you want to learn more about an email you receive, take a small portion of the text and Google it. You will find many sources of information on the wonderfully whacky web.
If you feel your life truly IS in danger, go to your local authorities. Period.
If you’re like me - just not important or popular enough to have a true hit out on you - go grab another donut and cup of coffee and drown your sorrows. Then, write an email to friends and family to remind them of how utterly unimportant you truly are.
Okay… back to work with you while I go make another pot of coffee!
Jules
now… where did I leave those donuts….
