Desmond Keong

For the past few months, I have received many mails in my daisy_hilo@yahoo account asking me to pose as the next-of-kin of some millionaires who were killed either in plane crash or car accident in South Africa. Excerpts…

1) A "solicitor" by the name of Barrister Oliver wanted me to claim as the closest relative of his client whose entire family was killed in a motor accident, so that I can inherit the deceased’s US10.5 million dollars. WTH.

2) An "attorney" by the name of BARRISTER GANI DANJUMA wanted me to pose as the nex-of-kin of his client whose family was killed in a car accident (Can you be more creative?) so that I can receive 40% of the deceased’s US11.5 million dollars in his finance firm.

3) Another guy by the name of BAR WILIAMS MARK claimed that I have won US1 million dollars sponsored by the Canadian government in their promotion for World Cup 2010 to be hosted in South Africa. The lucky draw was held over the world and my email was attached with the winning ticket number B9564 75604545 100 with Serial number 46560. WOW!! AM I DREAMING?

4) This guy, ERIC MANUEL, an "independent financial consultant", wanted me to pose as the next-of-kin of his client (AGAIN???) who has died of heart complications so that I can receive a certain percentage (negotiable) of his US9.5 million dollars from his private bank account. WTF??? AM I A RELATIVE OF EVERY RICH GUY IN THIS WORLD?

5) This lady, Mrs.Gogolo & Frank Molola, wanted me to be their facilitator so that they can use their family fund of US6.2 million dollars to invest in my country as her country of Zimbabwe is currently experiencing some political unrests. I was even promised to receive 25% of this amount. So good deal??

6) The THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER of FLASH FORTUNE LOTTO SOUTH AFRICA, stated that I am one of the 10 lucky winners out of fifty million emails to strike US2 million dollars. My lotto payment order:

(i) winning numbers:  37-13-43-85-67-11
(ii) email ticket number:  51777-0
(iii)batch Number:FFL754/22/76
(iii) lotto code number: FFL09622/SA
(iv) the file Ref number:  FFL/04/736207152/SA

How I wish that is real!

7) Gezi.John. NYERERE from Tanzania, wanted to transfer his father’s fortune of US36.5 million dollars into my nominated bank account. Out of this, I will receive 20%.

Prince Sithole claimed that I was selected out of over 2.5 million emails to win US2.95 million dollars in a FLASH FORTUNE LOTTO.  My email was attached to ticket number 343-221-8756
with serial number 513-10 has drawn the lucky numbers 

3, 8, 13, 22, 27, 41 and Bonus number 12 and consequently I have also won in the Second Category.

Wow, I have not even won 10 bucks in the TOTO draw held locally. Now you tell me I have won First and Second Prize concurrently in South Africa??? Please la, I may be crazy, but I am not stupid. 滚远一点吧！

9) A guy, BARRISTER GREG MARTINS, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW, claimed that his client, together with his family, perished in a fatal accident in Nigeria. This guy wanted me to pose as the next-of-kin so that I can inherit 40% of his US 6 million dollars. he even promised that the deal will be executed under a legitimate agreement such that there is no breach of law. Like real

10) This guy, Barry Onwa, Western District Manager, Union Bank (NIG.) PLC, claimed that one Singaporean guy, Alex Sim (fictitious character??) died in 2001 with no one to inherit his US25.5 million> My job is to provide an account to transfer this sum of money. I can claim 20% if I agreed to it. Why did Alex Sim deposit his money in a country as far as Nigeria? Loopholes everywhere and expect an exceptionally smart guy like me to believe??!!

11) Another guy, Mike Zuma, director of a finance company in South Africa claimed that a military soldier from Rwanda deposited a consignment of US 25 million dollars in 1994 but was later killed in the genocide with no stated beneficiary. If I accede to Mike’s request of transferring this consignment to my country, I will get 30% of the money. But…, I have to keep the matter confidential. Shhh….

12)  This time, a lady, MRS. SUSAN SHABANGU, requested me to become the stand-in beneficiary for a sum of US$30.5 million held in a financial institute by her husband as he, Mr Ndelebe Shabangu, died while he was on an official trip to Trinidad and Tobago in 2002. How can someone curse her husband to die? 真是最毒妇人心 !

13) This guy, DAVIS MOTHA from Cape Town, South Africa is an Executive Accountant with the South Africa
Department of Mining & Natural Resources affiliated
(created) to the Department of Minerals and Energy. The company which he works in has an overdue payment of US$10.5. He wanted me to act as a facilitator for this sum of money to transfer to my country. From this deal, I am "assured" of getting 25% of the money.

How I wish all the above 13 cases are true! However, I will always remember what PM Lee and SM Goh have always advocated," there is no FREE lunch in this world!"

This afternoon, I went to Bishan Junction 8 to watch the audition for School Superstar. (Anyone spotted me??) The place was damn crowded with many teenage boys and girls, not to mention those uncles and aunties who wished to feel young again by immersing in the youthful and vibrant atmosphere. I was taken aback by the number of contestants which numbered to 3000 and above. Many of them, regardless of looks, sizes and talents wished to have a feel of being a Superstar. Some of them were accompanied by friends and classmates while a few brought their whole families (including their grandparents!) to support them.

Due to the great number of participants, each of them was given only 20 - 30 seconds to sing their favourite songs. Participants who displayed potential were given another chance to sing another song. Even though it was very tiring to stand still for several hours, I was fully entertained by some students who either sang completely off tune or forgot their lyrics. A few male participants even acted as if they were already Superstars. Haha…

The intermissions were entertained by Project Superstar semi and finalists such as Derrick, Junyang, Sugianto, Silver, Kelly and a few others whom I have forgotten their names. As usual, my impression of Derrick and Sugianto has not improved since Project Superstar. Derrick was still quite weak in his singing while Sugianto gave me the impression that he was very arrogant…

While I was about to leave, I saw two CGS gals (sec 2s) waiting for their turns to appear on stage. So I thought of staying behind to watch their performance. Before their appearance, the disqualification rate was very high (almost 98%). When the first CGS gal opened her voice pox, her singing 有感动到我. I was correct as she was through to the next round. (Well done!) The second gal was too nervous that she had to "balek" a few times. As expected, she was disqualified.

       I guess I have to end here. I am simply too lazy and tired to type further. Blame the flu virus which has invaded my body some days ago. Tsktsk…    

26 Sep 2005                     4.26 pm

Dear Desmond, are you keen in joining _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ? Need your reply asap. _ _ _    _ _ _ _.

4 Nov 2005                      3.57 pm

Refer to my updated profile at Friendster.

I hope this is not the beginning of my nightmare. 藕断丝连… Haha…