# WOOOO HOOOO! I'm gonna be rich! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 12, 2003, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591 "2003-02-12T16:25:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/1 "2003-02-12T16:25:00Z")
I am so lucky! just read this: > [@](#): > > Dear Sir > > RE: BUSINESS PROPOSAL - STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL > > I am DR SANNI AHMED., Chairman to the Contract Review Panel that was recently inaugurated by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to review the activities of past military government with particular reference to contracts awarded by all ministries between 1990 and 1999. In the course of carrying out our assigned duties, we discovered the sum of USD40.5 (forty million, five hundred thousand dollars) only lying idle in a suspense account with our apex bank… Anyay, it turns out that a quarter of the money is as good as mine, can you believe my luck? - this is the fourth such fantastic deal I’ve been exclusively offered this week! ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/2 "2003-02-12T16:27:31Z")
I’ve already received five such deals this month. Come and visit me at my villa when you collect your dough. Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de0a6/32.png) [@carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrot)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/3 "2003-02-12T16:28:42Z")
Not to burst your bubble, but I think that it might be a scam. Also, what’s a suspense account? ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/4 "2003-02-12T16:30:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by carrot \* > \*\*Not to burst your bubble, but I think that it might be a scam. > \*\* WHOOOSH! Yes, he knows. This is the famous Nigerian scam. That’s why he posted this in the Pit. Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/5 "2003-02-12T16:31:07Z")
So, how’s that product that says it’ll “make your dick so big it’ll blot out the sun” working? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/6 "2003-02-12T16:31:10Z")
It’s where they keep the whoosh. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/7 "2003-02-12T16:31:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by carrot \* > \*\*Not to burst your bubble, but I think that it might be a scam. > \*\* Cover your ears and get ready to be knocked down - there is going to be a very powerful _WHOOSH_. ---
**Author:** ![carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de0a6/32.png) [@carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrot)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/8 "2003-02-12T16:31:45Z")
I didn’t think he was that ill-informed. Right back atcha, boyo. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/9 "2003-02-12T16:31:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by carrot \* > \*\*Also, what’s a suspense account? \*\* I don’t know, but it sounds exciting! ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Kumquat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@Gary\_Kumquat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Kumquat)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/10 "2003-02-12T16:32:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by carrot \* > **Not to burst your bubble, but I think that it might be a scam.** Nonsense - don’t be so suspicious > [@](#): > > \*\*Also, what’s a suspense account? \*\* It’s an account that ---
**Author:** ![Khan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3ab097/32.png) [@Khan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khan)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/11 "2003-02-12T16:33:37Z")
Hey, I got one of those myself! :eek: See you in the fortune 500, baby! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/12 "2003-02-12T16:34:25Z")
Speaking of drafts… ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/13 "2003-02-12T16:34:25Z")
You know, considering how often I get those letters, Nigeria must be the richest country in the world, with all those millions just sitting around in the bank doing nothing. 😃 Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/14 "2003-02-12T16:34:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ethilrist \* > \*\*So, how’s that product that says it’ll “make your dick so big it’ll blot out the sun” working? \*\* Turned out to be a cheap plastic magnifying glass… Not really worth the £600 I paid out, but at least there was a satisfaction guarantee; I can just write off to the PO box and get all my money back. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/15 "2003-02-12T16:34:29Z")
**carrot** lies. Why, I sent my banking information off to one of these deals just today. In anticipation of my newfound wealth, I’ve already submitted my two weeks notice. Here’s the text of my resignation letter: > [@](#): > > Dear (Boss’s name,) > > I happily inform you that I’m quitting this lousy company to spend my days in the lap of luxury supported by can’t-miss Nigerian business deals. Yoiu can take this stupid job and jam it right up your skinny ass. I’ll never darken the doorstep of this hellhole again. > > Sincerely, > > (My name) I’m going to need all the spare time I can get to count my money! Woo hoo! See you at zev’s villa! I’ll bring the caviar and the supermodels. ---
**Author:** ![carrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de0a6/32.png) [@carrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrot)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/16 "2003-02-12T16:34:59Z")
Whoa. Like 3 people telling me I’ve been whooshed before I could respond. It was supposed to be to **zev\_steinhardt** , by the way. You may all have your whooshes back…with interest. ---
**Author:** ![Trinopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/17 "2003-02-12T16:35:15Z")
Hey, me too! Gosh, Nigeria must be one of the richest countries on earth! Trinopus ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/18 "2003-02-12T16:36:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by RickJay \* > \*\* See you at zev’s villa! I’ll bring the caviar and the supermodels. \*\* Hey! Make sure that the caviar’s kosher! 😃 Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/19 "2003-02-12T16:36:55Z")
Cincopost! Be forewarned, I don’t think y’all would like Tuscany. ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591/20 "2003-02-12T16:37:46Z")
Sure, **carrot** _says_ you can have your whooshes back with interest, but I think it might be a scam. Don’t give him any banking information until you’ve checked this “returned whoosh” proposal out with a reputable financial professional! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woooo-hoooo-im-gonna-be-rich/154591.md?page=2)