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Another Land Dispute

Donald seems to be running into the same problem as Frazer Aloma (posted June 9, 2003). His father was killed for denouncing racist land ownership policies by the government. Fortunately, his father had the presence of mind to transfer his wealth to Amsterdam in the form of precious stones. While Donald is willing to contribute 5% of $15 million for expenses, he hasn't offered to contribute any of the proceeds to charity like Frazer did. You know, it wouldn't hurt for Donald to think of someone other than himself once in a while.

Grade: C-
Comments: Donald, don't use big words if you don't know what them mean. Also, a more Zimbabwean sounding name would be more believable than "Donald".

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Sir,

Sincere greetings to you and your family. I know that you may be surprised to receive this message from me since you don't know me in person but for the purpose Of introduction, I am Donald Malani, the son of the late Mr. Jami Malani, who was murdered in a land dispute in ZIMBABWE. I got your contact through the world trade journal [hey, I didn't know I was in the World Trade Journal, in fact, I didn't even know there *was* a World Trade Journal!]. As I feel, you should be a reliable and trustworthy person to deal with hence I have decided to write this to you.

My late father was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold blood by the agent of the ruling government of President ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged support and Sympathy for Zimbabwean opposition party. Before the death of my father, he took me to South Africa to deposit the sum of Fifteen Million US Dollars (US$15,000,000.00) with a security and finance company, as if he knew the looming danger In Zimbabwe [wow, do you think maybe he really *did* know?]. The money was deposited as gem or precious stone to avoid much demurrage [demurrage? Wait, I'll get my dictionary. ...demulcent, ...demure, here it is, demurrage! "the detention of a ship beyond the time allowed for loading" Hmmm, I think this is Donald's way of saying, Don't miss the boat! ] from the Security firm. This money was earmarked for the Purchase of new machinery and chemicals for the farms and the establishment of new farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.

This land problem arose when President Robert MUGABE introduced a new land act Which wholly affects the White rich farmers just because some few blacks like my dad condemned this new racist move adopted by the Government, the result was a rampant killing and mob actions against us all both white and some few black farmers like my father. I and my Mother are currently staying in Holland (Amsterdam) as refugees/asylum seekers have decided to transfer this money to a foreign country where we can invest it [wait, isn't Holland a foreign country?] . I am faced with the dilemma of investing this amount of money in South Africa for fear of encountering the same experience in future since both countries have the same political history.

Moreover, the South African monetary policy/law does not allow such investment hence I am seeking for a foreign account where I can transfer the money thereafter go there to continue my life. I must let you know that this business is 100% risk Free, timely and the nature of your business does not necessarily matter [unless of course, your business happens to be law enforcement!]. So if you are willing to assist us, I and my mother have agreed to give you 25% of the Total money, while 70% will be for us which we shall also invest in your Country with your advice and the remaining 5% will be mapped out for any incidental expenses [$750 thousand for incidental expenses? Well, for starters I'm going to need to think about this in a nice quiet place -- I'm thinking Maui. Next I'm going to need Starbucks lattes, lot's of them] which we may incur during the transaction.

Therefore, if you are willing and interested to render the needed assistance, endeavour to reply through this my guardian's [Guardian? how old are you, anyway?] phone number above and/or my email address. Remember that this is highly confidential and the Success [ooo, success with a capital "S" -- I *like* the way you think!] of this business depends on how secret it is kept. Please where you are not interested; do not discuss this matter with any body [who, moi?]. I shall bring you into a more detailed picture of this transaction when you reply me.

Best Regards,

Donald Malani.