By: Lynn Green

A few days ago my husband sent me an article regarding a silly and money hungry man in Leamington who fell victim to the Nigerian scam.
Back in August, 2007 I wrote an article titled, When the Hunter is Captured by the Game (Link here to past article ) and warned everyone to steer clear of the Nigerian scammers, as scamming is their area of expertise. Their scams have also been highlighted on national television.
I’m wondering how it is that John Rempel is the only person on the planet who was not aware of the Nigerian scammers? Could it be that his greed was so intense that he hoped against hope that there was a possibility he would truly receive $12.8 million in return for the $150,000 that he tricked his friends and family members out of?
Foolishness is as foolishness does.
A Leamington man has fallen prey to international scam artists who strung him along for more than a year with the promise of millions in cash, but ultimately bilked him and his family of $150,000.
John Rempel said he quit his truck driving job, lost friends, borrowed money and crossed the globe in pursuit of a non-existent inheritance, after he was contacted by e-mail in what is known as a Nigerian 419 scam.
Rempel said he borrowed $55,000 from an uncle in Mexico and his parents gave him $60,000 on credit to cover fees for transferring $12.8 million into his name.
“They’re in it now because of me,” said Rempel, 22, breaking into sobs. “If it wasn’t for me, nobody would be in this mess. You think things will work out, but it doesn’t. It’s a very bad feeling. I had lots of friends.
“I never get calls anymore from my friends. You know, a bad reputation.”
Again, he never thought to ask around? And I’m wondering about his family and their willingness to fall for this nonsense.
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is!
GO HERE to read remainder of this pitiful tale
P.S. – Hey Diva….DeeLove, either of you have any tissues for John?