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13 April 2005
Dear family and friends.
This just a quick memo to alert you to a common Nigerian mail scheme and fraud that I have experienced. Some one has opened a letter that had been mailed to me and a bogus letter was substituted that told me much money had been raised for my mission and that I could pick it up in a nearby town and that I should pay the carrier a certain amount of money.
This is distressing news to think that your letters to me may be opened and who knows what. Please do not let that deter you, only be aware of what you put in them.
Also. NEVER send money to anyone who may say that I am in danger and you can help. It is possible that if they see you have written me, they may want to contact you since they know you care.
If anything of the such comes to you, please call the home office of Rafiki, they are in San Antonio and they will tell you of my condition. I will include the home office phone number. A few of you have asked how you can help me in a financial way, if not directly to the Rafiki Office.
Please keep the phone number and email address handy. I have even been told that the FBI has a special detail that is collecting evidence. I think she said it was a 417. You are advised to alert them if you receive anything suspicious.
I am sure nothing will come of this, but please be careful of fraud.
Rafiki Home Office 210 244 2600. and the email address to reach anyone about me is susyh(at)rafiki-foundation(dot)org.
My best to all of you. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Judy Stokes, aunty Jude.
Posted by libbystokes at April 13, 2005 10:29 AM