I was on the verge of getting conned yesterday. I apparently helped a 'business man' secure his containers and a transaction of 5.3 million shillings and he decided to reward me once he made sure that his goods were safe and I had not messed up.
Morning comes, the guy calls and says thank you for not stealing from me and for not selling the information. He tells me he's got $1000 and he will send me $900. I said am fine and cool with it.He then says he has sent the money via speed post and that the money is in a certain bank and that I should pay for the conversion fees.
I get a call from the bank and this guy who apparently works in the bank tells me that I need to pay him within 15 minutes.Two hours later, I havent paid and they are like you need to collect your money immediately.
Later in the eveining, my new friend the business man calls and says that he is willing to help me get the money if only I give him a little cash to speed up the process. I say I got nothing and he hangs up on me and has not called since then. Hahaha.
My take, this was suppossed to be a gift, a token of appreciation, why should I pay to get a gift from anyone.
If you ever get a message that you have won something be careful when dealing with them. If they are like you should provide something in order to get your price money, be wary.
I love you guys, stay safe and calm.
Be blessed.