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Nigeria Widows Lose Their Fortune

Phil John writes "In a cruel twist of fate, two Nigerian widows are genuinely fighting it out for their husband's (yes, the same husband) $55M fortune. The BBC has the full scoop. Who wants to bet we're abot to see a whole lot of 419's from 'The Wife of the Late Timothy Olufemi Akanni?'" Sometimes, life is too amusing to be true.

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  1. Correct wording. by suso · · Score: 5, Funny

    Its not for their husband's $55M, its
    for their late husband (Who was killed by the government)'s USD55,000,000.00 (FIFTY FIVE MILLION US DOLLARS) which they will deposit into your account

  2. Blast !!!! by unity100 · · Score: 4, Funny

    So all those recent emails asking aid from me to transfer $55 m was real after all ?!?!?!?

  3. I'll be more than happy to help them by MikeRT · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dear Madam,

    It has come to my attention that you may be in need of the financial services of an American who is sympathetic to your position. I know that we have never met, but I would consider it my honor and privilege to assist you in keeping what is rightfully yours. Respectfully, transfer your money to my bank account (attached at bottom) and I will transfer the money into a new bank account for you upon your arrival.

    Sincerely,

    An American who wants to help you spend^H^H^H^Have your royal family money.

  4. abot by sgt+scrub · · Score: 4, Funny

    I didn't know Hemos was Canadian.

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  5. In lieu of flowers... by terrahertz · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...the families have asked that donations be made to The Holy Church of The Order of The Red Breast.

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  6. Re:give it to US citizens instead by CockMonster · · Score: 1, Funny

    $55M / 250,000,000 = not a whole lot

  7. 2 Wives??? by tygerstripes · · Score: 2, Funny
    Shit! That three-timing bastard was already married? After all the sacrifices I made for him!!

    *sigh*Time to go make up with the missus, I guess.

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  8. And so would the American public... by Veetox · · Score: 4, Funny

    Add in couple of lawyers and talk show host and I think it would be safe to say that Nigerians are finally becoming Americanized...

  9. Re:^H Explained by Gr8Apes · · Score: 2, Funny

    You're on /. and don't understand "^H"??!!!???

    Hand in your geek badge immediately!!!

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  10. Re:^H Explained by ozbird · · Score: 2, Funny

    I always understood the underlying meaning, but I never caught the origin until now: ^H Explained.

    I call BS...