Is it me? Am I the only one that gets at least 6 e-mails a day from some woman/man in Africa whose husband passed away (actually was killed by a band of rogue warriors) and has now left her/him with 5.5 million dollars. Here is the plea - she/he is dammed because she/he has no idea what to do with it, yet, she/he personally sought me out to transfer, yes, transfer all of that money into my personal account, if I just pay the $200 US dollars for the transfer and security fees. Amazing - what an offer. $200 US dollars for $5.5 mill - now that is some return on the dollar.

Apparently I am not the only person that receives this e-mail. I started to research it the other day (yes, I had some extra time on my hands to look up this stupidity) and found some very funny replies. So funny, I started to cry laughing when I read them and yes, I was alone, laughing hysterically - because these two responses where just priceless, this person should win 5.5 million dollars just for being hysterical.

Here is response 1-

Dear Mr. Boswell:
This is so amazing, why just yesterday I thought to myself, "geeze, my ex husband is so wonderful, he took all of my money, my house, my jewels and my car, what can I possibly give him in exchange, since I have nothing left - how can I make him richer?" Well, you just answered my questions? I would love for you to give him all of that money, I bet he could really use it all, now that he has a new lover, my ex best friend." So, tell me, what is it that you need? Social security numbers, bank accounts, ex friends vital stats? You name it, you have it, I say, lets all share the wealth together! - because as you know a happy family stays together.
Peace be with you Mr. Boswell,

Cynthia Martin

Response number 2

Dear Sister Mary Johnson;

Wow, that is amazing that an archdeacon had 5.5 million dollars- way to go Mary. And to think, your kindness found me and you want to spread and share the wealth, how kind of you. Tell you what, why don't you contact my ex husband, since he got the money, house, jewels and cars, he'll probably want this extreme act of kindness, so why not cut the red tape and give it to him immediately. What information do you need - Social Security numbers, year of birth, bank account numbers? You name it sister and you got it.
Yours in Christ!

Meredith Synder

I say we start a campaign and start responding to these nitwits, maybe they'll get the message. In all seriousness, please tell me there really isn't someone out there that fell for this schame - say no please ... $200 US Dollars? Really, Seriously? Stop the madness.