Not a relative, but still funny
Remember a few years ago when many were getting emails from some cash-strapped Nigerian billionaire or some Nigerian "royalty" offering to millions if only you would transfer funds to their account?
Well, I got one of those emails and, out of sheer boredom, I decided to engage my mystery member of some royal lineage. As background to my story, I worked many years in Nigeria - a small tidbit I didn't immediately share.
At one point in our email exchange, I inquired what ethnic or tribal group he belonged. Now, this is where the fun began, because I was made an "honorary member" of his ethnic group for contributions to community development (we provided potable water systems, built schools and medical facilities and started trade schools). There was official ceremony and a "royal degree" which I scanned and emailed to my wayward "friend".
Suddenly, all communication stopped. I sent a follow up email in which I offered to intercede on his behalf with the tribal chief. I got an immediate reply, ".... Please, kind sir, for the love of God, do not contact the Chief"
I have never had another email scam from Nigeria.... Consequence? I think not