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Old 11 January 2005, 10:49 AM
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Default okay, wtf is going on here then?

Just got this through on my email. I am at a bit of a loss as to what he actually wants from me though. I dont remember meeting this guy, I think I would remember a name like Martin Bruce! However on a more positive note, his wife sends her regards

Hello , How is life over there?
My name is Mr. Martin Bruce.I am very happy to write you.Where do you
reside? How long have you been working? Do you have any degree? Can you
apply
for available job offer with some oil firm over here? The offer is
attractive for degree and masters holders. Working experience in the
oil industry
will be of much value.The vacancies are as follows,NLNG Drilling
consultant,Ocean and Oil
Holding [oando]petrochemical engineer,chevron Producing Oil firld
Forensic
expert and accountants,Mobil Producing [exxon mobil] accountant,public
relations officer and petrochemical engineer,Occidental Oil
petrochemical and
electrical Engineer,business and human resources consultants.You can
send the c.v or certificate of incorporation if seeking for
supplies and contracts.My wife sends her regards.view my website on
www.martins.com hope to get
a positive responce.Have a great day.
Mr martin Bruce.
Reynolds Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
***************
**** ******
call Joel *************

ABUJA Office.
*****************
Maitama
call **************

can anyone shed any light? The only drilling I have done is of a very different nature
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Old 11 January 2005, 10:56 AM
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Oh great. 419 jobseekers...
Old 11 January 2005, 11:09 AM
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they will no doudt need your bank details to check references !!!
Old 11 January 2005, 11:17 AM
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dont you have a spam filter?
Old 11 January 2005, 11:18 AM
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Hello

The website is a family album? How strange.

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Old 11 January 2005, 11:26 AM
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lol
Old 11 January 2005, 11:34 AM
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odd....nothing on snopes, must be a new one!
Old 11 January 2005, 11:41 AM
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bollocks to it, I'm gonna reply.
I'll keep you updated
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Old 11 January 2005, 11:47 AM
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The website belongs to Martin Dunsby in California, not Martin Bruce.
Old 11 January 2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by astraboy
bollocks to it, I'm gonna reply.
I'll keep you updated
astraboy.
<sits back and waits>
Old 11 January 2005, 12:12 PM
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Right, Just sent this:

[quote]
Dear Mr. Bruce,

Thank you for your email I received today from you. It was nice to hear from you and your lovely wife, how is the old bird these days?
I have been in a bit of a professional rut of late and you offer of an overseas job greatly interests me. Particularly as it would involve getting an offshore bank account as my, shall we say "more colourful", associates are always recomending them.
My qualifications include:
Degrees in:
"Life Studies" (various aspects)
Deep crevice exploration and drilling (I acheived distinction with honours in the practical side due to my "Overt enthusiasm" with particular note to my "painstaking exploration of the mountainous reigons to the north of the main work area". Apparantly I was "Good with my hands")
Liquid Extraction (Golden). This course was recommended to me as there is a lot of work available in this field. I also acheived a distinction with honours in this course and my course tutors made particular note to "Subjects ability to extract this liquid under almost any circumstances and conditions. His extraction ability literally knows no bounds"

Currently I am studying a course which aims to combine the above two specialist fields. The act of Deep crevice exploration, followed by golden liquid extraction might be unpleasent and indeed illegal in some countries, but nevertheless is a highly saught after skill in certain circles. For more information, ask the missus.

I have also acheived notable qualifications which may interest you as you are looking for a Public Relations Officer.
Not 6 months ago I was told I had "Too much to say for myself" and "was a too much of a smart alec for my own good". The result of these qualities earned me a stay "at Her Majesty's Pleasure" totalling one night. Can there be any higher accolade to someone looking to work in PR? I think not.
As well as that I am also highly skilled behind the wheel. My driving abilites have earned me the respect and admiration of my peers. My ability to sucessfully shake off police cars (Current running total, 12) has made my skills highly saught after within the world of "agressive aqusition of physical commerce and other goods"
I hope this is the positive responce you are looking for.
Kind regards and tell your missus I said hello,
astra boy.
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I love quiet days in the office.
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Old 11 January 2005, 12:52 PM
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Eagerly awaiting "Rave review, Nigerian Oil Platform"
Old 11 January 2005, 12:53 PM
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Delete it.
Old 12 January 2005, 04:04 PM
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Got a reply!

Subject: Nice to read the mail
To: "astra boy" <astraboy_uk@yahoo.co.uk>


Hello thanks for the mail
It seems quite confusing
Can you send the c.v and write a comprehensive mail
Martin
It looks a little more genuine now. I have a company name to check too.
Google here I come
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Old 12 January 2005, 04:43 PM
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LMAO at your reply
Old 12 January 2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by astraboy
Got a reply!


It looks a little more genuine now. I have a company name to check too.
Google here I come
astraboy.
I was sat here laughing so much at your reply mate but his is even better
Old 12 January 2005, 07:40 PM
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"How is the old bird these days?"
Old 12 January 2005, 09:24 PM
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Excellent,
With a covering letter like that I would have to give you an interview just to shake your hand !!

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