Is World Vision a scam?

I think this letter is a scam..?

• ATTENTION: Friend, Following my previous research, I am very happy to inform you that I have a good news for you as per regards to the current development of my deceased client who bears the name of Mr. Manfred Becker, who was my trusted, wealthy client whom died in the January 27th Bomb blast here in my country. In respect to introduction my name is Barrister David Williams a legal attorney with great vision as I am the private and most trusted attorney to the deceased. However my client was a very wealthy business tycoon formerly working with the Nigeria airways for over 20 years till this date before his sudden death in the January 27th 2002 Bomb blast that rocked his residence in StevenToba street,G.R.A Ikeja, here in my country, view of this please kindly view the BBC web page below to know the reality of this urgent matter that I have contacted you for. On Sunday, 27th of January 2002, my client, his wife {Lady Anna and her three children {Elizbeth, Dexter and James} were involved in terrible bomb blast that took live of innocent souls and unfortunately over 1000,people lost their lives and my client and his family were part of this people that lost their lives. In view of this please view the web page below http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2698081.stm Frankly and authoritatively speaking I am very happy to let you understand that my client left twenty five Million {USD25M} United States of America dollar here in the Access bank of Nigeria Plc which is the main point to drive home that made me to contact you as I believe that we both can act like two matured adult incoming to the actualization of This for the betterment of us and family. Be rest assured that as you comply to my directing this transaction be executed in a legitimate arrangement that will prevent you from any breach of law in your country as it would be back with official documentation endorsed the supreme court of Nigeria to legalize the claim of this transaction. I have made all attempts to locate any of my clients relative but all attempts have proved unsuccessful that’s why I am counting you and I need you to give me a good courage and faith that we can work as two partners in progressing. Coming to the realization of this transaction for the betterment of us and family. Finally, all I need from you is your honest cooperation as this transaction is not related to Imagination or Internet Scam but pure and for real. I crave your indulgence to resent you as the surviving next of kin to the Deceased so that we can reap from the fruit of this old man labor before some group of bad and corrupt leaders in my country get rid of this money and share it for their own selfish interest instead of the both of us sharing it for the betterment of us and family. I am awaiting your expedient response with some good news! That you are ready to work hand to hand with me. Please also give me your telephone number so that we could discuss further. Thanks and God bless you, Regards, Barrister David Williams.

• Answer:

  it is a scam. I've gotten similar emails saying I was the decendant and I was getting money and they wanted my bank acc # to tranfer the money. yeah right. never give out ur personal info.