I once responded to this type of scammer e-mail. My so called second uncle died (oil baron) and I was the sole heir to his large fortune. I told the guy I was a "ward of the state" and wanted to leave it to "McMuffy my cat". With several e-mails I befriended this guy....(Sent a picture). I told him to be the most honest person he knows. The jerk stopped talking to me after that.

McMuffy=Irish Kitty

Ok....I also made up the cat part with him.

I wish I still had his pic.....My hard drive crashed years ago.