Topic: Is this some new kind of scam? (Read 1020 times)

Not at all. 90% of the time the scammers that run the "i'm your rich cousin from india" scam are from some 3rd world place in africa or working in a data center in china. they just use the "rich lost cousin from india" line because it is well known there are a lot of wealthy oil tycoons in india so they think it makes it sound more believeable.

I am not a racist, i discriminate equally. I have nothing against indians that i dont have against every other race on the planet including my own.

It's a scam so don't pay attention to such messages...

One more thing, I am from India (an Indian) and I can say that not all Indians are scammers...
Told this as I thought you specifically mentioned it to insult Indians, no offense either...

Hello. I am writing to you because we’ve interacted here before, and I have some exciting news!

It's a scam if you don't receive the promised goods.

Hello. I am writing to you because we’ve interacted here before, and I have some exciting news!

As you perhaps know, I am writing an eBook to categorize every 'physical crypto coin' ever minted; an ultimate collectors guide. A hard date has been set for release: JUNE 30th, 2015. It is however 90% likely that the book will be released on or before FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, 2015.

Last year, I published a 31 page book focusing solely on Casascius Physical Bitcoins, the first and most well-known physical crypto coins (You can find it free at www.coinfirm.org), known as 'The CoinFIRM Casascius Guide'. This guide has become the standard and most trusted source among collectors and traders, with many sale listings here and on eBay linking the guide as an information source.

The bigger, better book will provide vital information about well over 130 different physical crypto coins & rounds released by about two dozen 'crypto mints' and many more by individuals.

Information to be included:
- 'Crypto Mint' & individual manufacturer bio's & history
- Mintage numbers, materials, size & weight
- Redemption numbers, when available
- Photos from both sides
- Information about grading results
- Detailed and interesting descriptions!
- Information about attempted counterfeits and various other tidbits

I have just launched a crowd-funder for this book on StartJoin. My campaign can be found at the following link:

https://www.startjoin.com/CoinFIRM

I am seeking contributions, the different levels of which will bring you some cool perks and benefits. Startjoin accepts PayPal and ‘StartCoin’. You are most welcome to donate via bitcoin to me directly, and I will offer you a 5% discount on the perks listed if you donate via BTC directly.

Furthermore, this funding will jump-start my website, CoinFIRM, to make it into the 'homepage of physical crypto coins'. It will feature news about new releases, special discounts, and a collector’s newsletter service.

If you decide to make a direct BTC contribution, you may do so through the link below. If paying directly, send me the TX ID (or ask me for a private address), and I will confirm you on my list of perk recipients. I can also accept PayPal directly and some other methods.

        <><><>>>  1MCFdm5QEocDr82nAjA3y7WZBitWpyv6BM <<<><><>

Reward levels (as you can see, they are discounted from those offered on StartJoin; a gift to my friends):

CONTRIBUTOR   £10 GBP
You will enjoy reading the guide and knowing you helped make it happen will only make it better.
You will receive a digital copy before the public release.

GENEROUS CONTRIBUTOR   £20 GBP
THANK YOU! Since you are so awesome, you’re getting some bonus perks!
-Receive a signed thankyou card in the mail.
-Your name/alias printed on the last page.
-Receive a digital copy before the public release.

PAGE SPONSOR      £45 GBP
-Small AD SPACE on one page (for an example, see the 'Hardbtc.com' ads on my previous guide). This can be the logo of your company, or simply a box thanking you by name for your donation. Only 1 small ad per page max. Not every page will have an ad.
-Your name/alias printed on the last page.
-Receive a digital copy before the public release.

PHYSICAL COPY      £70 GBP
Digital is not good enough for you. Just like you love physical coins, you'll love this physical guide!
-Receive one of a LIMITED EDITION first printing of physical copies of the book. Each copy will be signed and numbered. This printing will not be produced again. No more then 100 copies will be printed!
-Your name/alias printed on the last page.
-Receive a digital copy before the public release.

GOLD SPONSOR      £450 GBP    LIMITED TO 3
-Your Name or Company Name on the 'SPECIAL THANKS TO' page at the beginning of the book.
-FIVE AD SPACES on five separate pages throughout the guide. Only one ad per page.
-Receive the PHYSICAL COPY reward.
-Receive a digital copy by email before the public release

FLAGSHIP SUPPORTER   £990 GBP   ONLY 1 AVAILIBLE
You are number 1.
-Your Company Logo or some other message very prominently and exclusively on the FRONT COVER underneath the title. It will be noticed by absolutely everyone even laying eyes on the book.
-FIFTEEN AD SPACES on 15 separate pages throughout the guide. Only one ad per page.
-Receive the PHYSICAL COPY reward
-Receive a digital copy by email before the public release

CASACIUS CLUB      1BTC   EXCLUSIVE to my Forum Friends!
- Receive an excellent condition redeemed 2012 1BTC Casascius coin, along with a special thank-you card.
-Receive the PHYSICAL COPY reward.
-Your name/alias printed on the last page under ‘CASASCIUS CLUB’.
-Receive a digital copy before the public release.


Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

Thankyou,

Elianite