1898 Spanish Mail Scam

[jeff of pa]

 

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[Hillbilly Prince]

Early version of Nigerian prince? What if this was on the up and up? Why was Mr. Parks chosen?

 

[jeff of pa]

Early version of Nigerian prince? What if this was on the up and up? Why was Mr. Parks chosen?

Definitely a Scam.

I Found the almost identical letter mentioned for other areas , Including Banks Got them,
And all were said to be From Spaniards back then.

 

[jeff of pa]

Back by Popular Demand over 50 Years Later

 

[Hillbilly Prince]

Kind of heart-warming the grandkids are carrying on these traditions. Also naive of the paper to trust in the sense of their readers

 

[jeff of pa]

I Wonder if the Bank Sent him the Money