On 7/20/05, Christopher Larberg christopherlarberg@gmail.com wrote:
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On 7/19/05, Skyring skyring@gmail.com wrote:
Well, I don't know that it is a scam. A quick look through Google Web and Groups on keywords and names and there's nothing jumping out at me. If it is a scam it's a remarkably subtle one. The only thing that looks odd to me is the mis-spelling of "Geraldine".
Usually we're given a lot more information up front, such as the amount of money - a fairly hefty amount is the rule - and a "come-on" as to how we can help get a part of it for free. Perhaps Jeannette only wants to know the names of banks in England so she can write to them on behalf of her late uncle.
Having said that, it sounds a bit odd, and heaven knows why she picked this list to query.
What, aren't random strangers on the Internet the first people /you/ turn to when you have pressing legal and financial questions? ;)
Well, of course. But Wikipedia isn't exactly random strangers. We purport to have a mine of information. If you go to answers.com, as well you might when seeking an answer, and ask a question about bank deposits, you are given a link to Wikipedia.
So it's plausible, as Mythbusters would say.