Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: This is a matter of great urgency which is why we contact you direct . We need a blank check . We need the funds as quickly as possible . We can not directly transfer these funds in the names of our close friends because we are constantly under surveillance .
Question: Why is the speaker under surveillance ?
Options: 
- None of the above choices .
 - Because they are a political prisoner .
 - Because they are wanted by the local police .
 - This is a ruse to convince the listener to fall for a scam .


This is a ruse to convince the listener to fall for a scam .