I've been getting these for awhile, finally I decided to reply. All last names have been changed to Idiot - since that's really what (s)he think I am. Included is my reply email. If they are dumb enough to send me more mail, I will post it.

From: Barrister ELVIS NATAKU ESQ,
Alternative E-mail addresses;
elvis_nataku@freemail.net.ru

Dear Idiot,

My name is ELVIS NATAKU ESQ, a legal practitioner. I was the personal attorney to Mr. Peter Idiot, a national of your country who used to work with one of the leading oil companies in Nigeria. He was also an undercover financial consultant to the former Military leaders of this country whom he assisted in transferring money abroad. Before his death in the year 2000 [my client, his wife and their three children were involved in a ghastly car accident along Lagos/Ibadan express road in which all occupants of the car died}, my client (Peter) deposited the sum of $12m in a local Finance & Security Company here in Nigeria for himself, with the hope of transferring same to his country as soon as he is on leave. Since his death I have made several enquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has also proved unsuccessful.

After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace his last name over the Internet, to locate any member of his family hence I contacted you. I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the local Bank where this huge Deposit were lodged. Presently, the local Finance & Security Company where the deceased had an account valued at about 12 million dollars has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin of my late client or have the account confiscated within the next twenty-one (21days) working days. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives, I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since you have the same family name so that the proceeds of this account valued at 12 million dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money. 60% for me and 40% for you.

I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make. All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law, therefore indicate your interest and willingness over this business by furnishing me with your personal contact telephone and fax numbers, indicate your age, occupation, your country of origin, and your full name, all this information will be needed to arrange a text of the application you are to submit to the bank directly as the next of kin, so that the bank will arrange for the money transfer into your account undelayed.

Please reply only through my alternative email address: elvis_nataku@freemail.net.ru, to enable us discuss further,and please note that it is very important you send the details of your personal contact tel/fax lines for prompt contact all the time. Be informed that it is necessary for you to keep this deal confidential until the transfer is finally effected to your account.

Best regards,

Barrister ELVIS NATAKU
elvis_nataku@freemail.net.ru


--Begin my reply email--
Subject: Money for nothing? Sign me up!
Hey buddy, that's cool! I'd like the money spread around seven small swiss banks. Email me the account numbers and pins and I'll sign your application.

BTW – Next time you run a scam try these extra steps to prove yourself more successful –
1)        Register/Park a domain so that you can get a decent email address. African guys named elvis who use free Russian email accounts are a dead giveaway to scamhood
a.        You can probably get a good domain at godaddy.com  If I'm not mistaken you can register a domain for $2. Not a bad return on investment when you're screwing people out of millions. Try something like nataku@natakullc.info
2)        Change your name
a.        I must reiterate - If you're name is really Elvis I am sorry for you. Change it anyway. The only people I've met from Africa have African names. Not African/American hybrids. And certainly not one so dreadful as Elvis. What – are you the king of scams? Try something like Teka Nataku, or even Elvis Presley (if you must).

Have a nice day