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To: penelopesire
a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler.

You don't suppose the moron was stupid enough to answer one of those African scam e-mails...

Dear kindest Christian Sir:

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Obumanga Bigamuta, estranged son of the late Cowabunga Bigamuta, deposed ruler of Nairobi. I need your help to recover my father's fortune.....

54 posted on 10/13/2009 4:21:27 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (RATs, nothing more than bald haired hippies.)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

More curious info:(other members of congress were ‘targeted’ while Obama just happened to be visiting Ghana at the same time).

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The Sun Sentential reports Florida Congressman Robert Wexler Targeted in Identity Theft Extortion

Extortionist from Ghana threatened to turn over congressman’s Social Security number to thieves. Other members of Congress also said to be targeted.

The alleged extortionist has been arrested and remains in custody in Ghana.

Wexler, D-Boca Raton, refused reported the plot to the Secret Service and Capitol Police.

His attorney Pamela J. Marple, issued a statement:

“Congressman Wexler greatly appreciates the professionalism and ongoing assistance of the United States Secret Service and Capitol Police regarding a matter where he was targeted as a member of Congress and was the victim of crime involving extortion and attempted identity theft. This remains an ongoing legal matter that will be closely monitored.”

The Ghanaian telephoned Wexler this month while President Barack Obama was visiting Ghana, guarded by Secret Service agents. Wexler reported the matter to the Secret Service while they were in the country, which helped the investigation.”


60 posted on 10/13/2009 4:25:32 PM PDT by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

There is an ex dem congressman who went to jail for it. Marzinsky or something, stole money from his employer or the government. Son is supposed to be marrying the Clinton spawn.


70 posted on 10/13/2009 4:39:29 PM PDT by sharkhawk (Always love your country—but never trust your government--Robert Novak)
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To: ROCKLOBSTER; Fedora
You don't suppose the moron was stupid enough to answer one of those African scam e-mails...

Wexler was stupid enough to hire the Pakistani IT guys - the Awan brothers... who were working with the Dems on the Intel Committee

287 posted on 12/12/2017 8:56:35 PM PST by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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