Now here is something a little different. Apparently, the Prioi of Scion Society has decided to bestow a $350,000 grant to little old me to "better the lot of man" through my own initiative!
Comments: I have got to admit that this has got to be one of the most creative 419 scams that I have seen. Not only is it not one of the same stale old letters from Nigeria, this one even involves King Francis Arthur I! My head is swimming with thoughts of my potential involvement with British Royalty -- hey, maybe I'll get to meet Prince Charles or even the Queen, herself! Maybe I'll even get knighted...
Grade: "A-" As good as the creativity is, I need to drop a half grade for grammar. I mean for Pete's sake, can't they pay a little attention to the rules for the use of an apostrophe for possesives?
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Dear Beneficiary,
The Priory Of Sion Society of Edinburgh under the jurisdiction of the all Seeing Eye, Master Nick Cobb [seeing eye? -- I can't seem to get the image of a labrador out of my head now] has after series of secret deliberations and random ballot as selected you to be a beneficiary of 2007 first quarter foundation laying grants and also an optional opening at the round table of the Priory Of Sion Society. [Ok, maybe I'm just being nitpicky here but who exactly did he deliberate with and why on earth is the ballot random?]
These grants are issued every first quarter of the year around the world in accordance with the objectives of the Priory Of Sion Society as stated by King Francis Aurthor I in 1815 which is to ensure the continuous freedom of man and to enhance mans [Hey, Master Nick -- you need an apostrophe when the word is possesive] living conditions.
We will also advice that these grant funds awarded to you which amount to $350,000.00 be used to better the lot of man through your own initiative and also we will go further to inform you that the open slot to become a Priory Of Sion is optional. [Whoa, you mean I can actually be a member -- Does that me I can put "Master" in front of my name too? And how long before I can work my way up to "All Seeing Eye"?]
I hope you understood [No, I don't think I got it all, can you say it again and type more slowly?] and for more information's [ok Master Nick, here you don't need the apostrophe] on what you are to do to make claims of your grant funds awarded to you, do contact the Grant Claims Office Co-Secretary, Name: Barr. Richard Salter, E-mail: grantclaimoffice@prioryofsionsociety.ourprofile.net, and do send along your personal information’s [Again with the apostrophe, I am starting to get a little suspicous here. I mean, wouldn't the real All Seeing Eye know that you don't use an apostrophe when the word is not possessive?] (Names, Residential Address,Occupation,Tel/Fax Numbers Sex, Age and Country) [Wait, are you trying to tell me that you know enough about me to award a $350,000 grant but you don't have any of this information already -- hmmm...] a for the procurement of the necessary document that will enable you make claims of your awarded funds promptly.
Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Judith Ernest.
Co-ordinator. [well there is an unusual spelling of the word coordinator]
Priory Of Sion Society of Palmerston Place Lane, Edinburgh
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