Scambaiters (revenge on the e-mail scam artists)

[Jesse 15]

This is web site is FUNNY.....take the time to read all the way through the letters....it is so worth it!:lgsideway

http://419eater.com/html/letters.htm

Jesse

[Celeste 341]

I was so glad to read somebody messing with those folks who email you telling you that they want you to handle 50 bajillion dollars for them.....I bet I get a dozen of that kind a week. I might just have to mess with them now :) Those letters are too funny!

Celeste

[CCPC 26]

This is great! I must confess that I'm somewhat of an Internet scam artist enthusist myself. I have a special mail folder I call "scam mail" where I keep some of my scam mail correspondence. Mine might not be quite as good as the ones on that site, but there kinda funny, and they provide me with some mild entertainment. I try to lead them as long as possible, but eventually they give up.

I'm going to edit one of mine and post it here.

[CCPC 26]

Here is one I rather enjoyed doing. Its a lot to read, but it's it's kinda funny. I tried to play the senile old man act, a perfect fit for leading on a potential scamer. Notice my ramblings that have nothing to do with the subject at hand. I left the photos and other images out. Anyone that hasn't tried this, you should, it can be a lot fun. (also, notice the name I used)

FROM: WILLIAM LANSANA JNR.

ABIDJAN, COTE D'IVOIRE

WEST-AFRICA

ATTN: THE RESPECTFUL ONE,

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into

business relationship with you. I got to know of you

courtesy of International Business Bureau here in

Abidjan (Ivory Coast).

I am William Lansana Jnr, the only son of late MR and

MRS GEORGE LANSANA of the blessed memory. My father

was a very wealthy GOLD and COCOA merchant who who

based in ACCRA, GHANA and ABIDJAN respectively, the

economic capital of COTE D'IVOIRE. He was poisoned to

death by his business associate on one of their

business outings. When my mother died on the 21st

octomber, 1994, my father took me and my sister Janet

so precious because we are motherless.

Before the death of my father on the 30th November,

2000 in a private hospital here in ABIDJAN, he

sincerely called me on his bed side and told me that

he had a sum of $7 Million US DOLLARS (SEVEN MILLION

US DOLLARS) deposited in a Private Security Company

here in ABIDJAN, COTE D' IVOIRE and he told me that he

deposited and declared the box as an African Actifacts

and that he deposited the box under his name and made

me his next of kin. He further explained to me that it

was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his

business associate, that I should seek for a foreign

partner in a country of my choice where I will

transfer this money to and use it for investment

purposes. In a nutshell, I am honourably seeking for

your assistant in the following ways below:

()I want you to assist me in clearing this fund into

your account Overseas as a beneficiary of the fund,

and also to use it for investment purposes.

(2)To serve as the guardian of this fund since I am

only 21 years old.

(3)To make arrangement for me and my sister Janet to

come over to your country to further my EDUCATION and

to secure a residential permit in your country.

More over, I am willing to offer you 22% of the total

sum as compensation for your assistance, after the

successful transfer of this fund to your nominated

account, while 3% has been mapped out for any expenses

that may be made during the course of this

transaction.

Furthermore, you can indicate your option towards

assisting me as I believe that this transaction would

be concluded within 14 working days, from the day you

signify interest to assist me. Awaiting to hear from

you soonest.

Conclusively, keep this transaction strickly

confidential.

Thanks and God bless you for your anticipated

co-operation.

Best Regards,

William Lansana Jnr.

WOW!!

I really feel lucky! I would love to assist you in this transaction. What

must I do?

Jack B. Nimble

Dear Jack,

I must thank you very much for your response and

consideration to give attention to our proposal,

hoping that this will mark the beginning of a long

lasting family relationship with you.

We wish to inform you that we are very serious and are

ready in whatever way to seal up this transaction with

you as it is our dreams to have this aspiration

achieved.

Considering the fact that we have not met and the

funds are in cash, safely deposited in the vault of a

private Security Company, ready to be lodged in an

account, which shall be opened by you here in Abidjan.

May we inform you that it will be appreciated if you

could come down here to assist in opening / floating

of an account where the fund will be lodged for

subsequent transfer to your account upon which we

shall go back with you and to workout modalities for

proper investment prior to the transfer of the fund to

an account which shall be nominated by you. This is

very imperative, as we are not allowed by the

authority here to operate in banking owing to our

refugee status.

As per the % Percentage for your kind assistance, it

is my pleasure to inform you that my sister and I have

agreed to give you 22% of the total sum for your kind

assistance, 3% has been mapped out to cover local and

international expenses that may be incurred by

bothparties either as a result of telephone bill,

flight ticket e.t.c. While the remaining 75% shall be

for me and my sister which shall be used for

investment and our studies according to your advice.

It will be appreciated if you could give us a detail

break down on the kind of education and investment

opportunities in and around your country as we rely so

much on your advice in this regard.

I shall be transmitting copies of the Deposit

Certificate and Agreement our late father entered with

the Security Company where the funds are lodged

pending the time we receive your response.

Ps provide a private telephone and fax numbers where

you can be reached and the above documents can be

faxed for your kind perusal.

Do revert to us, thanking you for your co-operation in

advance.

Best Regards,

William & Janet.

Dear William & Janet,

That sounds fantastic! I would love to receive 1,540,000.00 (ONE MILLION

FIVE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS) for assisting you in these

proceedings. Step one, send me your contact information so I can contact you

to iron out the details. Step two, after we discuss the details, you will

send me a cashiers check for the 7,000,000.00 ( SEVEN MILLION US DOLLARS)

and I will personally handle all of the arrangements. As luck would have it,

I am an investment banker, so I think you and Janet really did your homework

while trying to find a worthy business partner. I'll tell you, I would have

never dreamed that I could be so lucky to be offered such a wonderful

oportunity.

P.S. I am really sorry to here about your mother

and father that has to be a tough loss. : (

Sincerely,

Jack B. Nimble

Dear Jack,

First, I would like to thank you very much on behalf

of my sister for your email and your continuous

interest to be of a greater assistance to us in the

realization of this transaction. In fact, I do not

know how to manifest my joy over your readiness to

help us in this transaction.

Note, that we are very very serious in pursuing

further this goaln with you provided you will be

sincere and plain with us as this is where our fears

lies.

Unfortunately, we can not commence by immediate

provision of a cashier's cheque on the whole amount

until we have meet to complete the formalities

necesarry to bringing this transaction to Fruition.

This is why it is important I emphasize on the need

for you to come here to assist us as described in my

last email as this will give us the opportunity of

meeting to aquaint ourselves and also for you to

assisting in opening up of a bank account here in

Abidjan where the funds will be lodged for the onward

transfer to your account in your country as the

governmental constitutions guiding this country does

not permitted refugee to participate in banking

operations. This is very imperative as We

have nobody we can rely on here to assist on this

subject.

Though our intention is to come to your country but

not until the consignment containing the funds are

released and funds secured in a bank account as our

eyes are on the consignment making sure the funds are

not tampered.

In the meantime, find herewith copy of the deposit

certificate and agreement as entered by my late Father

with the security company where the consignment

containing the funds are lodged for safekeeping. Also

enclose is a copy of the drug clearance certificate

obtained on the funds abstaining the funds from any

liens such as Drug/money laundry.

May I remind you of the need to keep the transaction

very confidential until we are through as you never

can predict who might be against your success in life.

We can be reached at +225-07421063. Please provide a

private telephone number where you can be reached

directly.

William Lansana

Tel:+225-07421063.

Dear Jack,

First, I would like to thank you very much on behalf

of my sister for your email and your continuous

interest to be of a greater assistance to us in the

realization of this transaction. In fact, I do not

know how to manifest my joy over your readiness to

help us in this transaction.

Note, that we are very very serious in pursuing

further this goaln with you provided you will be

sincere and plain with us as this is where our fears

lies.

Unfortunately, we can not commence by immediate

provision of a cashier's cheque on the whole amount

until we have meet to complete the formalities

necesarry to bringing this transaction to Fruition.

This is why it is important I emphasize on the need

for you to come here to assist us as described in my

last email as this will give us the opportunity of

meeting to aquaint ourselves and also for you to

assisting in opening up of a bank account here in

Abidjan where the funds will be lodged for the onward

transfer to your account in your country as the

governmental constitutions guiding this country does

not permitted refugee to participate in banking

operations. This is very imperative as We

have nobody we can rely on here to assist on this

subject.

Though our intention is to come to your country but

not until the consignment containing the funds are

released and funds secured in a bank account as our

eyes are on the consignment making sure the funds are

not tampered.

In the meantime, find herewith copy of the deposit

certificate and agreement as entered by my late Father

with the security company where the consignment

containing the funds are lodged for safekeeping. Also

enclose is a copy of the drug clearance certificate

obtained on the funds abstaining the funds from any

liens such as Drug/money laundry.

May I remind you of the need to keep the transaction

very confidential until we are through as you never

can predict who might be against your success in life.

We can be reached at +225-07421063. Please provide a

private telephone number where you can be reached

directly.

William Lansana

Tel:+225-07421063.

Attached are the documents, pls confirm.

william

William,

I was informed by my Son that this might be some sort of scam.

So I am a little hesitant in proceeding. I want to do business, but I need

some assurance from you that this is a legitimate offer. I personally have

faith that you and your sister are in need of my help, so I am certain you

will come through with further proof to support this proposal. I look

forward to hearing form you soon.

Jack B. Nimble

Dear Jack,

Thanks for being intouch. If you would not mind,

Please elaborate deeply the sort of proof you want

from us so that it can be addressed accordingly.

Where is Son? How would he imagine that this is a

scam? I do not understand how someone can be spoiling

the images of others because he/she is in a good

condition as such does not help.

Tell your Son not to mention such as nobody knows what

tomorrow will bring. If he is living fine and does not

have any problem, he should give thanks and glory to

God than spoiling others.

I look forward to your response.

William

William,

I am an elderly man whose time left on this earth is probably somewhat

limited. In the old days, it was common to finalize business deals in a face

to face meeting with a hand shake. Because of my current condition, that

would not be possible, but I still believe we can make this thing happen. I

think that if you could maybe send a picture of you and your sister it would

definitely make this whole thing much more personal which, in turn, would

make me feel more comfortable.

P.S. After reading your last message, I told my son to butt out and mind his

own affairs.

Jack B. Nimble

Hello Daddy Jack,

I hope you will not find it upset for us to call you

our father. Anyway, Many thanks for your email, the

content was well noted.

We are happy that you are still willing to proceed in

helping us, however, as you know this is a financial

issue and very sensitive as such needs to be handled

with carefulness ensuring no mistake will be made.

Under this perspective we had suggested that it would

have been appreciated you come to Abidjan where we are

currently residing for us to initiate and complete the

first stage of the transaction by assiting us in

securing the funds in a bank account before our coming

to your country as we are not permitted to participate

in any banking operation owing to our refugee status.

But since you can not come due to the reason outlined

we can understand and would be exploring other

possibilities to finalize the transaction.

What if we make arrangement with the help of security

company to move via diplomatic channels the

consignment containing the funds to your location so

that we can meet there to finalize the operation? let

me know if this is acceptable by you.

May I remind you once again of the need to keep the

transaction very confidential until we are true, as

you never can predict who might be against your

success in life.

I look forward to hearing from you as per my

suggestion above so that we can initiate the process.

Please do send us a private telephone number where you

can be reached

Wiliam Lansana

Tel:+225-07421063

NB/ I shall be sending you the photos requested later

on today. Yours will also be appreciated.

Dear William Son,

How lovely Janet is. She reminds me of my granddaughter Edith down in

Alabama. Your photo, however, did not come through for some reason, but

nevermind that, lets talk business. What is the next step? I am very excited

about getting this process underway. Should I send you my bank account

information? I'm sure I can find it somewhere around this old house. My dear

wife Jessica passed away last fall and it seems everything around me has

been falling apart ever since. I have a horse named Bo and he keeps me

company on the days when I just wish it would all end. Those damn ungrateful

children of mine, they'll get none of my money once I go to join the lord!!

I'm sorry, I'm rambling on and on. I look foward to hearing from you.

Daddy Jack

Daddy Jack,

Many thanking for your email but you have still failed

to send us your telephone number. Please do in your

next response.

It was shocken to learn the death of your wife, please

accept from the bottom our hearts our sincere

condolence over this lost.

Presently we do not need the account until the funds

have entered the banking system. As expatiated in our

previous correspondences, the funds are here in cash;

concealed in trunk box and deposited by our late

father in a private security, we have requested time

and again that you come to Abidjan to assist us

initiate the first stage of the transaction by opening

up a bank account where the funds will be lodged for

the onward transfer to your account as we are not

allowed by the authorities here to operate a bank

account of our own owing to our refugee status.

This will give us the opportunity of knowing

ourselves, however, our intention is to go back with

you once the funds are successfully secured in a bank

account and transfer completed.

Having once again elucidated the above, we do hope to

have a more explicit response from you to this effect

enabling us know the next direction to take.

William & Janet.

Dear Son,

I have recently heard of some very disturbing news. earlier today, I was

having lunch at the club with some of my friends when I overheard one of

them telling Bert of an e-mail that he had received which was of the exact

same content as the one you sent me! Now William, you promised me that this

transaction was going to be just between the three of us and now I find out

you are trying to seek out another partner. Of all the nerve, and one of my

friends no less. How did you get his information anyway?

I assure you William their is no need to bring others into this partnership.

If there's more than the 7 million you originally claimed I'm confident that

I can handle the whole amount on my own.

William, I'm starting to really feel a little funny about all this craziness

that has taken place today. I think I am going to need some sort of

explanation regarding this situation before I can proceed with this

partnership. I really trusted you all. I hope we can still find a way to

make this happen.

P.S. I did not tell my friends of our

correspondence because I wanted to speak to you and find out what was going

on.

Daddy Jack

Daddy Jack,

What is your Friend's name? You see; you have not

really been upright with me and I am not sure of your

real intention.

Let me know if actually you want to help by responding

to my last mail in details. I do not mean to get

others involve but your reactions are not telling me

your really intentions which might prompt me seeking

helps from others. However, I don't remember sending

mails to another person on this subject, you can find

out from your friend if it was me.

Let me have your telephone number, this is 5th time I

have requested for this.

William

William,

I want this thing to happen, but for you to say I have not

been upfront with you? What a joke. I bring a situation to your attention

that can totaly negate the senserity of your intentions and you say I am not

being upfront. The question is, should I give you some of my personal

information when I am uncertain of your intentions.

P.S. I'm still awaiting your photo

Daddy Jack

Daddy Jack,

Please read carefully the forwarded mail as sent

before and let us know what your plans are. We have

been waiting for your reaction on this so that we

would know the directive to take.

Also forward your telephone number, this is the 6th

Time I am requesting for this.

William

Daddy Jack,

Once again Here is copy of my international passport

hoping that you will receive it this time arround.

I do not really know what you are up to, I have

requested your photo, your private telephone number

and non of this information was sent. We keep meeting

your demands but you have been adamant in coming back

to us with more explicit details.

Please read carefully two mails of this mail forwarded

and get back to us.

William

I am confused. There is not a photo attached to this email. What kind of

game are you trying to play? I don't think a simple photograph is to much to

ask before we proceed. My grandson is visting from out of town. We must have

played parchese for the entire afternoon. Oh how I miss my Jessica. I wish

she was here to help me with all of these exciting things that we are in the

process of doing. William, I just want to think you again for bringing me in

on this deal I can't wait to get this underway. How is Janet doing? How come

she never takes part in all of the wonderful things that are happening in

this partnership. Outback Steakhouse here I come!

P.S. What kind of

information do you need from me anyway? Just ask and yuo shall recieve.

Daddy Jack B. Nimbe

Daddy Jack,

Here are the pictures again, please provide us with

your telephone number as we will like to have

telephone conversation with you one of these days.

Anxiously waiting for the number.

William.

Jack,

This wiil be the last time, I will send this photo and

I will now wait for you to reciprocate. I do not

really know what you are up to, I have requested your

photo, your private telephone number but you have been

playing around.

Also, are you coming to Abidjan to help as requested

or you are not coming?

Please be plain or we forget it.

William

William,

I really don't like the tone your using with me young man -

learn to respect your elders. Oh, by the way, this is the first time I have

actually recieved your photo. I told you in a previous e-mail that in my

frail condion traveling to Abidjan will not be possible. What information do

you need from me make this thing happen? I am starting to lose my patients.

At this rate I will surley be dead before all of my efforts have paid off.

Please tell your sister I need to speak with her immediately.

Daddy Jack

[Jon 533]

LOL for an OLD man he sure knows how to speak well, RESPECT ELDERS, like he does not respect youth.

He must have died since you have not heard back from him.

[Mike Williamson 198]

Now those are just FUNNY!

You could spend hours reading the back and forth between the scam baiters and the idiots. I particularly like the one where they actually got a scammer to send them about $700 in good faith money.

[Celeste 341]

I loved the one where the kid got tattooed!

Celeste

[Mike Williamson 198]

I loved the one where the kid got tattooed!

Celeste

I think that's a pretty common theme...Necessary in order to join the Holy Church of the Tatooed Saints! LOL. A permanent reminder of what scumbags they are. Sad thing is, for every scam baiter, there are dozens of fools who actually send these guys money.