Lowbridge Scambaiting The 419 Email Scammers (Rita Kone)

7/14/04 | lowbridge

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Sender rita kone ritakone@zwallet.com

Subject  Sincerely In Need Of Your Help.

FROM:MISS Rita Kone.

ABIDJAN COTE D'IVOIRE

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE.

Dear Respectful one

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going in to business relationship with you. I am Miss Rita Kone the only Daugther of late Mr.Mikko. Kone.My Father was a very wealthy cocoa and Gold merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my Father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip .

My Father died on june 2002 in a private hospital here in Abidjan before his death he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he lodge the sum of of nine million ,five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD ($9.500,000) left in a prime bank here in Abidjan Cote D'ivoire with my name as the next of kin, so because of the political problem here now that cost the death of many people since 19th september 2002 here cote d'ivoire, then i decided to seek for a foreign partner who will help me in transferring the money out of Africa for investment purpose under his care since i am a girl also ignorant of investment.

He also explained to me that it was because of his wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice as to invest the money wisely.

Sir, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:

(1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to.

(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 21 years old also a girl.

(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.

More over, sir i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your option towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days, you signify interest to assist me. Anticipating to hear from you soon. Thanks and God bless.

Best regards,

Miss Rita Kone

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Hello Rita,

I think it is good fortune that we found each other. My name is Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein. I am the founder, Treasurer, and Chairman of The Lovenstein Institute. We are located in Scranton, PA. I believe that I can assist you as you asked (provide a bank account, be a guardian to the funds, make arrangements for you to come here to this country)

Please get back to me as to how I can be of assistance to you.

Thanks so much,

Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein

The Lovenstein Institute

_________________________________

 

Sender

rita kone

YOUR URGENT RESPONSE IS HIGHLY NEEDED

UNCLE DR.WERNER,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR UNDILUTED INTEREST TOWARDS ASSISTING ME GET THIS FUND TRANSFERED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT IN YOUR COUNTRY. THE REASON WHY I CONTACTED YOU IS TO ASSIST ME TRANSFER THIS MONEY TO YOUR ACCOUNT SO THAT I WILL COME OVER TO YOUR COUNTRY TO LIVE THERE AND INVEST THE MONEY IN ANY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS OF YOUR CHOICE AND AS WELL CONTINUE MY EDUCATION. I WANT YOU TO KNOW NOW THAT THERE IS AN AMOUNT OF MONEY WHICH THE LAWYER REQUESTED ME TO GIVE HIM BEFORE HE COULD HELP ME GET THIS MONEY OUT OF THE BANK OF AFRICA WHERE IT WAS BEEN DEPOSITED BY MY LATE FATHER. ESQUIRE COULIBARI CHARGED ME THE SUM OF ?1.500.00 ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EURO AS HIS CONSULTATION AND MOBILISATION FEE FOR THE SERVICE.

THEREFORE,IF YOU REALLY WANT TO ASSIST ME IN THIS TRANSACTION,WHICH MEANS I WILL GIVE YOU THE CONTACT OF THE LAWYER IN MY NEXT MAIL TO YOU SO THAT YOU CONTACT HIM AND REGULATE THE MATTER WITH HIM.AND AS WELL SEND TO HIM YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND EVERY NECCESSARY INFORMATIONS HE MAY NEED FROM YOU.

IF I GIVE YOU THE CONTACT OF THE LAWYER,YOU WILL THEN WORK WITH HIM HAND IN HAND TILL THIS MONEY IS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT,BECAUSE I DON'T YET HAVE ANY IDEA OR RATHER EXPERIENCE OF MONEY TRANSFER.I AM NOW 21 YEARS OLD AND A SECONDARY FIVE SCHOLL DRUP OUT. I HAVE TWICE MET THIS LAWYER ASKING HIM FOR HIS NOBLE HELP.BUT HE MADE IT CLEAR TO ME THAT THEIR CHAMBERS CAN NEVER ATTEND TO SUCH SERVICE WITHOUT COLLECTING THE CONSULTATION AND MOBILISATION FEE.

UNCLE DR.WERNER,THINK ABOUT THIS AND GET BACK TO ME A.S.A.P.

IN CASE YOU NEED ANY OF MY PERSONAL INFORMATIONS,I WILL DEFINETLY FORWARD IT TO YOU AT SHORTEST NOTICE. MEANWHILE,I NEED YOUR PICTURE,PLUS YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND RESIDENCE ADDRESS.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA KONE.

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Hello Rita,

I'll be happy to help you.

My address is:

91 Lovenstein Road

Scranton, PA

USA

Phone number:

+XX XXXXXXXX

Attached is a photo of myself with my colleague and friend Dr. Marcus Welby. I  am the grey haired gentleman, and Dr. Welby is the younger gentleman. I'm not sure of what kind of personal information I would like from you. Give me a little while to think of something and I'll get back to you on that.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein

_____________________________

 

Sender  rita kone

 

Subject  CONTACT THE LAWYER

UNCLE DR.WERNER,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR UNDILUTED INTEREST TOWARDS ASSISTING ME GET THIS FUND TRANSFERED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT IN U.S.A. I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOUR PICTURE AND PHONE NUMBER WHICH YOU SENT TO ME. I HAVE CONTACTED BARRISTER COULIBARI CONCERNING YOUR TODAY'S MAIL,HE PROMISED ME THAT AS SOON AS YOU SEND THE REQUESTED MONEY TO HIS CHAMBERS,PLUS YOUR PARTICULARS,THAT THEY WILL WHOLE HEARTEDLY ASSIST YOU TO GET THIS MONEY SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERED TO YOU.I HAVE ALSO HANDED EVERY PARTICULARS CONCERNING THIS DEPOSIT,AS WELL HANDED YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND NAME TO HIM,FOR HIS AWARENESS TOO.

HE INSTRUCTED ME TO INFORM YOU THAT YOU ARE STILL NEEDED TO SEND YOUR FAX NUMBER,BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS,AND ALSO A CLEAR IDENTITY OF YOURS,EITHER YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT PHOTO COPY,FIRST AND SECOND PAGES OR DRIVING LICENCE OR ANY OTHER INTERNATIONALY ACCEPTABLE IDENTITY. HE INFORMED ME TO INSTRUCT YOU TO SEND THESE REMAINING REQUIREMENTS TO HIS CHAMBERS DIRECT,TO ENABLE HIM FORWARD THEM IMMEDIATELY TO THE BANK OF AFRICA FOR IMMEDIATE REQUEST OF THE RELEASE OF THIS FUND TO YOU,AFTER WHICH YOU WILL THEN SEND SOME MONEY TO ME FOR THE PREPARATION OF MY TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS.

YOU CAN CONTACT THE LAWYER THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CONTACT ADDRESSES.

THE LAWYER'S NAME IS BARRISTER JOHNSON COULIBARI.WHILE HIS CONTACTS ARE.

PHONE 00225-05-62-77-34.,

FAX 00225-21-24-17-45,

E-MAIL coulibariassociates@yahoo.com

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CALL THE LAWYER AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS MAIL FOR SOME VITAL AND ORAL DISCUSSION CONCERNING THIS FUND TRANSFER AS WELL AS CO-OPERATING AND PLANING WITH HIM ON THE EARLIEST MEANS OF RETRIEVING THIS FUND FROM THE BANK,SINCE MY LIFE IS NOW IN GREAT POOR CONDITION HERE. PLEASE UNCLE,I COULDN'T CALL YOU ON PHONE NOW BECAUSE OF MY IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL CONDITION.BUT I WILL LIKE YOU TO COME BACK TO ME AS SOON AS YOU FORWARD THESE REQUESTED THINGS TO THE LAWYER.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

MISS RITA.

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Dear BARRISTER JOHNSON COULIBARI,

Hi. My name is Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein. I am a friend of Rita Kone. She has instructed me to contact you about the fund.

What do I do now?

Thanks,

Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein

The Lovenstein Institute

 

_________________________________

Sender  rita kone

Subject  ATTACHED ARE MY PICTURES

UNCLE,

I HAVE ATTACHED THREE OF MY PICTURES TO YOU,FOR YOUR PLEASURE GLANCING.ENJOY YOURSELF WITH THOSE PICTURES. THE SECOND ATTACHED PICTURE IS TAKEN IN MY HOTEL ROOM. I HAVE TO INFORM YOU EARLIER THAT I AM SQUATING IN ONE OF THE HOTELS HERE IN ABIDJAN,PAYING TO THE MANAGEMENT EVERY WEEKEND.YOU CAN IMAGINE A YOUNG GILR OF MY TYPE WITHOUT ANY FATHER OR MOTHER NOR A GOOD RELATIONS.THAT IS THE REASON WHY I WANT YOU TO HURRY UP AND HELP ME TRANSFER THIS MONEY URGENTLY FROM THE BANK OF AFRICA INTO YOUR ACCOUNT IN AMERICA,AFTER WHICH I WILL COME UP TO LIVE WITH YOU THERE IN AMERICA FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE TIME.

PLEASE UNCLE,I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND NOW THAT THIS MONEY IN THE BANK IS MY ONLY HOPE OF SURVIVAL IN THIS WORLD,THEREFORE I WILL NOT BE HAPPY WITH YOU ,IF YOU HAVE A BAD THING IN YOUR MIND OVER THIS MONEY,BECAUSE I AM READY TO COMMIT SUCIDE IF YOU DIRE TRY TO SIT ON THIS MONEY WHEN IT ARRIVES IN YOUR ACCOUNT.

I KNOW HOW I AM MANAGING TO SURVIVE HERE IN ABIDJAN OR EVEN PAY MY HOTEL BILLS. I WANT YOU TO TAKE ME AS YOUR DAUGHTHER OR RATHER JUNIOR SISTER,BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN SOME HOW CONVINVCED THAT YOU ARE THE ONE SENT BY GOD TO MAKE ME COME OUT OF THIS COUNTRY. I WOULD BE MORE HAPPY WITH YOU,IF YOU CAN TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR MARITAL STATUS AND FAMILY BACK GROUND,SO THAT I WILL KNOW WHAT I AM COMING TO FACE WHENEVER I ARRIVE IN AMERICA.

I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SPEAK WITH YOU ON PHONE,SO THAT I CAN TEEL YOU MORE ABOUT ME,BUT DUE TO THE FACT THAT I CAN NOT EFFORD THE EXPENCES INVOLVED,I PREFFER TO LIVE IT PENDING.I WOULD HAVE ALSO LIKE YOU TO CALL ME ON ANY OTHER PHONE LINE,BUT IT WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE FOR ME,BECAUSE I WILL NOT LIKE TO GIVE YOU ANOTHER PERSON'S PHONE NUMBER SO THAT THIS TRANSACTION WILL CONCRETLY REMAIN SECRET BETWEEN YOU,ME AND THE ESQUIRE COULIBARI.

I WOULD HAVE BE VERY GLAD IF YOU CAN ARRANGE FOR ANY CELL PHONE FOR ME FROM THERE SO THAT I CAN BE ABLE TO RECEIVE YOUR CALL ANY MOMENT YOU NEED TO DISCUSS WITH ME TILL THIS TRANSACTION IS FINALLY CONCLUDED.BECAUSE I HAVE SOME CERTAIN SECRET THINGS I WILL LIKE TO CONFIND IN YOU,ALL FOR OUR BETTERMENT. I AM STOPPING HERE TILL I HEAR A GOOD NEWS FROM YOU.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA.

N/B NEVER FORGET TO CONTACT ESQUIRE COULIBARI TODAY.

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Hello again Rita,

Attached is a scan of my passport. Don't worry about the hotel expenses. I will be able to take care of it in due time. Just tell the hotel to make out the bill to Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein of Scranton, PA

Feel free to order room service, and be sure to leave tips (about 15 percent) on the bill. I'll take care of the tips too.

Rita, I can't get over on how good you look in your pictures. It makes me wonder what you look like underneath all those clothes. Have you any photos of yourself like that? If you do, please send them to me.

My phone number and fax number are the same. Country code 44 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

BANKING DETAILS

Account no. 4328906439-81

Account holders name Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein

Bank name South Wok Bank

Bank address

1224 South St

Philadelphia, PA

Bank fax No. 215-XXX-XXXX

Bank phone No. 215-XXX-XXXX

(In reality it's the name, address, and phone numbers of a chinese restaurant)

Will contact the lawyer very shortly.

Thanks

Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein

 

_______________________________________

 

Sender

johnson coulibari  coulibariassociates@yahoo.com

Subject  Letter of Acknowledgement

Coulibari Associates & Solicitors.

35 Boulevard de la Replublique 101 BP 1095.

Abidjan 101 Cote d'Ivoire.

Phone:00225-05-62-77-34.

Fax:00225-21-35-09-68.

E-mail:coulibariassociates@yahoo.com

From the desk of Barrister Jonhson coulibari.

Attn:Dr.Lovenstein,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your maill to our chambers,inwhich you were directed to contact me by your friend Miss Rita Kone in respect of assisting you transfer the fund deposited with the bank of africa by her late father into your account. Hence she has consulted us to assist you to transfer the fund into your account,we promise to offer you the best of our servise.

As she visited our chambers yesterday,she intimated me that you will be contacting me as soon as possible concerning this project. However,It's pettinent that you forward to our chambers henceforth(1)your internationl passport photo copy,or driving license in alternative,(2)Your bank account details (3) Your phone and fax numbers,to be submitted to the management of bank of Africa,for the immediate effect of the transfer of this fund into your overseas account,as directed by Miss Rita Kone,coupled with our mobilisation fee of ?1.500.00 one thousand five hundred euro through the western union money transfer,to the name of our secretary Rev.Alexander peter.

It's pettinent also to notify you on time,that we can only render our service to you on receipt of our mobilisation fee from you,as it entails in our etics. On receipt of this fee with your particulars,we will henceforth forward your datas to the management of the bank of africa for immediate request of the transfer of this fund into your overseas account,as directed by Miss Rita Kone

Best regards.

Barrister Johnson Coulibari.

(Attorney-at-law)

 

______________________________________

 

Sender rita kone

 Subject  THANK YOU UNCLE DR.WERNER,

 

UNCLE DR.WERNER,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR SENDING TO ME THE PHOTO COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT,PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS PLUS YOUR BANK INFORMATION.THIS SHOWS ME THAT YOU REALLY HAVE THE CONFIDENCE IN ME.BUT I AM VERY GLAD ALSO TO HEAR FROM YOU THAT YOU WILL CONTACT THE LAWYER.I LIKE YOU TO CONTACT THEIR CHAMBERS AND SEND TO THEM ALL THESE THINGS WHICH YOU SEND TO ME PLUS HIS FEE SO THAT HE WILL START THIS TRANSACTION QUICK. WHEN YOU CONTACT HIM TRY TO LET ME KNOW PLEASE.

I ALSO THANK YOU FOR THE HOTEL EXPENCES WHICH YOU PROMISED ME TO HELP ME CARE FOR,EVEN WITH MY FEEDINGS ALSO.I AM VERY HAPPY ABOUT THIS.MAY MY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU FULLFILL YOUR PROMISE AMEN.

BUT I STILL HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF HAND SET SO THAT WE CAN BE ABLE TO REACH EACH OTHER ON LINE ANY TIME WE WANT.I WISH YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS CELL PHONE TO THIS TRANSACTION AND SEND IT TO ME LATEST BY MONDAY THROUGH THE D.H.L. SERVICES OF FEDEX.I AM ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THIS PLEASE UNCLE. UNCLE,I THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE COMPLEMENTS GIVEN TO MY PICTURES.BUT I WILL LIKE TO TELL YOU THAT I DON'T HAVE ANY NACKED PICTURE NEITHER I CAN TAKE THAT KIND OF PICTURE.BECAUSE OUR AFRICAN CULTURE CONDEMS IT PLEASE. BUT IF YOU STILL NEED SOME MORE CO-OPERATE PICTURES OF MINE,I CAN STILL PROVID YOU.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA.

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Sender  rita kone

Subject WHAT IS HAPPENING??

 

DEAR UNCLE WERNER,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I WONDER WHY YOU HAVE NOT WRITTEN TO ME FOR COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I VISITED THE LAWYER YESTERDAY,AND HE TOLD ME THAT YOU HAVE NOT SENT THE REQUESTED PATICULLARS TO THEM NEITHER THE MOBILISATION FEE. WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING AT YOUR END NOW? PLEASE UNCLE,I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT THIS,GET BACK TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TELL ME YOUR STATE OF MIND OVER THIS TRANSACTION TO ENABLE ME KNOW THE NEXT THING TO DO ON TIME.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS.

MISS RITA.

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Dear Miss Rita Kone,

My name is Dr. Marcus Welby. I am a colleague of Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein at the Lovenstein Institute. I am afraid to say that Dr. Lovenstein has been arrested and charged by the authoritites for the crime of child molestation. To put it more bluntly, he has been diddling little boys.

It seems that he has been doing this for quite some time. Using his position as a Doctor to get close to little kids. Plying them with candy and money, and then having sex with them. When the parents found out, Dr. Lovenstein has bought their silence using funds that he embezzled from his own institute.

As it turned out, he has a past record of this from when he was a juvenile. It all started way back when he was 16 years old. He was caught and sentenced to 6 years in prison. But because he was a juvenile (under the age of 18), his sentence was reduced to two years, and after his release, his conviction was expunged from the official record.

We were all in great shock as you can well imagine.

The Lovenstein Institute Board of Directors have named me as Dr. Lovenstein's replacement and I have appointed accountants to go over the institutes financial records to see what was stolen and where did he spend it. So far they have managed to account for almost everything except for the sum of $350,000 which is still missing. I visited Dr. Lovenstein in jail and he refused to tell me the location of this missing money.

I am doing everything possible to prevent this news from being reported in the press. Failing that, I will be trying to save the good image of the Lovenstein Institute. That being said, I wish to continue the business deal you had with Dr. Lovenstein so that there will be no hard feelings from you. I hope that this is ok with you.

Please tell me what I have to do and what you need from me.

Thanks so much,

Dr. Marcus Welby

Lovenstein Institute, Chairman

__________________________________

 

Sender rita kone

 

Subject  ONLY THE TRUTH I NEEDED FROM

 

DEAR DOCTOR MARCUS,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD MESSAGE WHICH REALLY REVEALED TO ME THE TYPE OF PERSON DOCTR WERNER IS.I HAVE BEEN WONDERING WHAT MIGHT HAVE STOPED HIM FROM WRITTING TO ME FOR COUPLE OF DAYS NOW.IF YOU ARE REALLY SINCERE TO HANDLE THIS TRANSACTION,I WILL LIKE YOU TO TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOURSELF BEFORE I WILL CONSIDER YOU TO DO THIS TRANSACTION WITH ME,BECAUSE THIS MONEY IS MY ONLY HOPE OF SUEVIVAL IN LIFE.THE REASON WHY I AM TELLING YOU ALL THIS IS BECAUSE I WOULDN'T LIKE TO FALL INTO THE HAND OF ANY PERSON THAT WILL SIT ON HIS THIS MONEY WHEN FINALLY TRANSFERED INTO HIS ACCOUNT.

I HOPE YOU ARE NOT TELLING ME LIES,BECAUSE OF THE MOBILISATION FEE WHICH THE LAWYER DEMANDED DOCTOR WERNER TO SEND TO HIM BEFORE HE WOULD STEP INTO THIS TRANSACTION.IF I FOUND OUT THAT ALL THESE THINGS YOU ARE TELLING ARE LIES,I WOULDN'T BE HAPPY WITH YOU AT ALL.AND WILL DO EVERTHING TO BREAK THIS TRANSACTION WITH YOU.

I WILL LIKE YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE TO SEND TO ME YOUR PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS AND YOUR FULL LENGHT PICTURE,WITH THE PHOTO COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT BEFORE I WILL GIVE YOU THE CONTACT OF THE LAWYER.

I AM STOPPING HERE TILL I HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA.

______________________________

 

Dear Miss Kone,

I am telling you the absolute truth. I wish all of this wasn't true. I wish all of this was not happening. But it is. It's all true.

I have additional bad news. Dr. Lovenstein tried to escape from jail, somehow he stole a car and was chased by the police off the side of a hill. He crashed and died. I am filled with nothing but grief. I can barely type this letter, I am so sad. He was my best friend and mentor for over 20 years. Attached are a couple of newspaper clipping proofs that I obtained from the Scranton Newspaper (the editor is a friend of mine) that mentions more of this story.

I think that it is in the best interest of the Lovenstein Institute to continue this transaction that you had with Dr. Lovenstein. I have a photo to send you as you require (a couple of photos of me and Dr. Lovenstein, both with and without my beard), but I do not have a scan of my passport handy right now. I will get that scanned and then send that to you in a later email.

My contact number is the same as it was for Dr. Lovenstein (44 XXXXXXXXX). I now have his office, and his phone number assigned to me. We are being deluged with calls, and as a result, I may have to change it. If I do that, I will give you the new number.

Thanks so much, Miss Kone.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marcus Welby

 

___________________________________________

Sender rita kone

Subject CONTACT THE LAWYER

 

DEAR DOCTOR MARCUS,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR OPEN MINDEDNESS AND INTEREST IN ASSISTING ME GET THIS MONEY TRANSFERED INTO YOUR ACCOUNT,AFTER WHICH YOU WILL HELP ME TO COME UP TO AMERICA FOR CONTINUATION OF MY STUDIES AND INVESTMENTMENT OF THIS MONEY IN ANY LUCRATIVE BUSINESS VENTURE OF YOUR CHOICE.

I ALSO THANK YOU FOR THE SERIES OF PICTURES YOU SENT TO ME CONCERNING DOCTOR WERNER.I AM NOW VERY MUCH CONVINCED THAT YOU ARE TELLING ME THE TRUTH. BUT,I WILL LIKE YOU TO ASSURE ME THAT YOU WILL NOT DISAPPOINT LIKE YOUR FRIEND,BECAUSE I WOULDN'T WANT TO RECEIVE ANY HEART BREAKING NEWS AGAIN ABOUT YOU IF I OPEN UP FOR YOU. IF YOU HAVE GONE BACK TO THE PREVIOUS MAILS I SENT TO YOU FRIEND,YOU SHOULD FIND OUT THAT I HAVE GIVEN HIM THE CONTACT OF THE LAWYER AND THE REQUIRED THINGS NEEDED FROM HIM.

ANYWAY,SINCE YOU HAVE MADE UP YOUR MIND TO CONTINUE THIS TRANSACTION WITH ME,I AM GIVEN YOU THE CONTACT OF THE LAWYER ON TRUST FOR YOU TO CONTACT HIM AND FORWARD TO HIM THOSE REQUIREMENTS WHICH HE NEEDED FOR THIS TRANSACTION.I WOULD LIKE YOU TO FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONS TO ESQUIRE COULIBARI'S CHAMBERS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE MANAGMENT OF THE BANK FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSFER OF THIS FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT IN AMERICA,AFTER WHICH YOU WILL THEN SEND SOME MONEY TO ME FOR THE PROCESSION OF MY TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS TO MEET WITH YOU RIGHT THERE IN AMERICA.

THE INFORMATIONS NEEDED FROM YOU ARE AS FOLLOW;

YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS,

YOUR PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS PLUS YOUR INTERNATIONAL

PASSPORT PHOTO COPY YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR

DRIVING LICENCE IN ALTERNATIVE OR ANY OF YOUR

INTERNATIONAL RECORGNISED IDENTITY.

PLUS THE SUM OF ?1.500 ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EURO WHICH THE LAWYER REQUESTED AS HIS MOBILISATION FEE.

YOU CAN CONTACT THE LAWYER THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CONTACT ADDRESSES. THE LAWYER'S NAME IS BARRISTER JOHNSON COULIBARI.WHILE HIS CONTACTS ARE.

PHONE 00225-05-62-77-34.,

FAX 00225-21-24-17-45,

E-MAIL coulibariassociates@yahoo.com

CONTACT HIM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND COME BACK TO ME WITH FEED BACK FROM THE LAWYER.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA KONE

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Dear Barrister Johnson Coulibari,

My name is Dr. Marcus Welby. You might not know me, but you might know a Dr. Werner R. Lovenstein. He is, or I should say was, my colleague here at the Lovenstein Institute. He was an acquaintance of Rita Kone, and as I understand it, prepared to go into business with Miss Kone. However, those plans were waylaid when Dr. Lovenstein was arrested and charged with 26 counts of child molestation. A day or two after that, he tried to escape from jail and died while being chased by the police when his car went over an embankment.

I am taking you into my confidence when discussing this because I am trying to save the good image of the Institute. So I hope you will keep all of this information confidential.

Anyways, as I was saying, I took it upon myself to contact Miss Rita Kone and continue this business transaction as scheduled because I did not want Miss Kone to have any hard feelings towards the Institute.

My details are as follows:

My phone number and fax number are the same. Country code 44 07092812628

BANKING DETAILS

Account no. 7442896439-84

Account holders name Dr. Marcus Welby

Bank name South Wok Bank

Bank address

1224 South St

Philadelphia, PA

Bank fax No. 215-XXX-XXXX

Bank phone No. 215-XXX-XXXX

My passport is attached.

Thank you,

Dr. Marcus Welby

____________________________________

 

Sender  johnson coulibari

Subject  Acknowledgement of your mail.

Coulibari Associates & Solicitors.

35 Boulevard de la Replublique 101 BP 1095.

(I looked up the address of "35 Boulevard de la Replublique" and it's the address of the Nigerian Embassy. The phone number however doesn't match with the Embassy)

Abidjan 101 Cote d'Ivoire.

Phone:00225-05-62-77-34.

Fax:00225-21-35-09-68.

E-mail:XXXXXXXXXXXXXX@yahoo.com

From the desk of Barrister Jonhson coulibari.

Attn:Dr.Marcus Welby,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your maill,coupled with your requested datas to our chambers,for the onward submission to the international remittance department of the Bank of Africa Cote d'Ivoire for the effect of the transfer of the fund deposited with the bank africa by the late father of Miss Rita Kone into your account in the United States of America.

Hence she has instructed us to assist you to transfer the fund into your account,we promise to offer you the best of our servise. As she visited our chambers yesterday,she intimated me that you will be contacting me as soon as possible concerning this project.

Having received your particulars henceforth, however,It's neccessary that you send to our chambers our mobilization fee of ?1.500.00 one thousand five hundred euro through the western union money transfer,to the name of our secretary Rev.Alexander peter.

We also wish to notify you on time,that we can only render our service to you on receipt of our mobilisation fee from you,as it entails in our condition of service.

On receipt of this fee,we will henceforth forward your datas to the management of the bank of africa for the request of the transfer of this fund into your already submitted account,as directed by Miss Rita Kone

Best regards.

Barrister Johnson Coulibari.

(Attorney-at-law)

________________________

Dear Barrister,

I'm sending the money "restricted delivery", That means you can only pick up the money at a specified location. Pus, the transaction won't be trackable online (after all, it is a secret transaction we are dealing in here) and as a result, the transaction wont be posted online. I thought that was probably a good idea to make sure that you got it.

I will be sending it here:

ECOBANK COTE D'IVOIRE

Head Office Branch

Avenue Terrason de Fougère

01 B.P. 4107 Abidjan 01

Tél: (225) 20.21.10.41

Fax: (225) 20.21.88.16

Télex: 22504 ECOBNK CI / 23266 ECOBNK CI

I will try to send it on Monday morning. If I can't, I will send it on Tuesday morning.

Thanks so much,

Dr. Marcus Welby

Lovenstein Institute, Chairman

____________________________________________

 

Email sent to the Ecobank branch in Abidjan:

To whom it may concern,

A man named Rev. Alexander Peter, will be coming to the following branch on Monday morning.

Head Office Branch

Avenue Terrason de Fougères

01 B.P. 4107 Abidjan 01

Tél: (225) 20.21.10.41

Fax: (225) 20.21.88.16

Télex: 22504 ECOBNK CI / 23266 ECOBNK CI

If he isn't there on Monday, he will be there on Tuesday morning. He will be stopping by to pick up 1,500 Euros from Dr. Marcus Welby at Western Union. Only thing is that the money won't be there because it was never sent. The man coming to pick up the money is a Nigerian 419 scammer. Be sure to get lots of photographs of him and get his identification.

___________________________________

 

À qui de droit, A Rev. appelé par homme Alexandre Peter, viendra à la branche suivante lundi matin.

Head Office Branch

Avenue Terrason de Fougères

01 B.P. 4107 Abidjan 01

Tél: (225) 20.21.10.41

Fax: (225) 20.21.88.16

Télex: 22504 ECOBNK CI / 23266 ECOBNK CI

S'il isn't là lundi, il sera là mardi matin. Il cessera près de prendre 1.500 Euros de Dr. Marcus Welby à l'union occidentale. Seulement la chose est que l'argent won't soit là parce qu'il n'a été jamais envoyé. L'homme venant pour prendre l'argent est un scammer du nigérien 419. Soyez sûr d'obtenir un bon nombre de photographies de lui et d'obtenir son identification.

__________________________________

(Below, no mention of the trouble they ran into trying to collect the Western Union payment at the bank)

Sender  johnson coulibari

Subject  Bank account provided

Recipient Werner Lovenstein

 

Coulibari Associates & Solicitors.

35 Boulevard de la Replublique 101 BP 1095.

Abidjan 101 Cote d'Ivoire.

Phone:00225-05-62-77-34.

Fax:00225-21-35-09-68.

E-mail:coulibariassociates@yahoo.com

From the desk of Barrister Jonhson coulibari.

Attn:Dr.Marcus Welby,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your mail. However as you have rejected sending the money through the western union,for proper accountability reasons,you are therefore instructed to send this money through the BIAO bank(BANQUE INTERNATIONALE DE L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST) to our cashier,Madam Attobrat Mouloubra Clementine.

A/C Number: 228/34/341/708x

Swift Code: BIAO CIABXXX

Best regards.

Barrister Johnson Coulibari.

(Attorney-at-law)

_______________________________________________

Sender  rita kone

Subject  I AM VERY WORRIED TO HEAR FROM YOU TODAY

 

DEAR DOCTOR MARCUS,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU SINCE LAST WEEK CONCERNING YOUR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE LAWYER.BUT I NEVER HEAR FROM YOU WHY?? I AM VERY WORRIED TO HEAR FROM YOU TODAY SO THAT I WILL KNOW THE LEVEL OF THIS TRANSACTION.BECACAUSE I AM NOT READY TO CONTINUE STAYING HERE IN AFRICA. I WANT YOU TO TELL ME YOUR MIND CONCERNING THE BUSINESS VENTURE WHICH WE ARE GOING TO INVEST THIS MONEY IN AMERICA.

WHAT IS THE ARRANGEMENT WHICH YOU ARE MAKING FOR ME OVER THE SCHOOL I AM GOING TO BE ENROLED IN.BECAUSE I AM A SECONDARY FIVE SCHOOL DROOP OUT. I WANT YOU TO TELL ME THE ARRANGEMENT YOU ARE MAKING FOR ME ABOUT WHERE I AM GOING TO STAY IN AMERICA WHEN I COME.I AM GOING TO STAY WITH YOU OR ARE GOING TO BUT A HOUSE FOR ME.BECAUSE I AM TIRED OF STAYING IN HOTEL ANY LONGER.

PLEASE DOCTOR MARCUS WRITE TO ME A.S.A.P. AND PROVIDE ME ANSWERS TO ALL THESE QUESTIONS.SO THAT I WILL WHERE ARE I AM GOING TO.

I AM STOPPING HERE TILL I HEAR FROM YOU TODAY.

THANKS ANS GOD BLESS YOU.

MISS RITA.

___________________________________________

 

Hi Rita,

Sorry for the delay, but running the institute has taken alot of my time.I thought that maybe you could move in with me. We can share a room. My wife wouldn't like it, but she doesn't like anything I do.

Your attorney has sent different instructions to me which has confused me. I tried to send it Western Union, and then he turns around and tells me to send it directly to his account. He said that I "rejected" sending it through Western Union, which wasn't the case. I had already sent it Western Union.

After this new wrinkle in this transaction, I went to the Board of Directors, and they said that they had major doubts about this transaction. I asked them for the money to complete this transaction, and they complained that you haven't shown any good faith towards the institute. That the Institute is putting up all this money for you on your behalf, and you're not even a member of the institute. I asked them that if you were a member, would they then allow me to send the money to your lawyer. They said definitely. Yes.

So, I need to make you a member of the institute. I hope you don't have any objections. If not I'll send you by email the requirements for you to sign up. Don't worry. It's pretty simple and you don't have to stay a member after I send your lawyer the money.

In any case, if you recall I told you something about $350,000 dollars missing from the Institutes accounts. And that Dr. Lovenstein, just before he died, said it was hidden under a "big W" in Santa Rosita Park. Well, I've just found out the location of the money, but I haven't told anyone about it. I'm the only one who now knows this information and I do not know what to do with the money.

I have attached a photograph of the location, of where it is hidden in the park.

Later on, I'm going to go dig it up. I've already bought a pick and a shovel from the hardware store and dig up that money. But once I got it, I do not know what to spend it on. If you have any ideas, let me know.

As for what schools you should go to, I was thinking of Harvard, or Princeton, or Yale. You write very well for a secondary school drop out, so I think you would fit right in one of those schools.

As for business ventures, I was thinking of you to invest in Enron, Pioneer Aviation, or in Automotive stocks like Edsel.

Thanks,

Dr. Marcus Welby

Lovenstein Institute, Chairman

__________________________________________

Sender rita kone

Subject  I AM NOT HAPPY WITH YOU AT ALL

 

DEAR DR.MARCUS,

HOW ARE TODAY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE.

I AM NOT HAPPY THE WAY YOU TELL ME ALL THIS STORIES NOW. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT THE VERY PERSON I WANTED TO DO THIS BUSSINESS WITH. AND YOU TOLD ME THAT THE MAIN MAN IS DEAD THAT YOU WILL HELP SO THAT I WILL NOT FEEL BAD ABOUT YOUR INSTITUTION.TO HONEST WITH YOU I AM NOT HAPPY WITH ALL YOUR THINGS YOU ARE TELLING. WHICH MEANS YOU THINK THAT I AM JOKING WITH YOU ON THE NET.

I WANT YOU TO TELL ME OPENING WHETHER YOU WILL ASSIST ME IN THIS TRANSACTION OR NOT INSTED OF TELLING ME ALL THESE COOCK AND BULL.

I AM STOPPING HERE TILL I HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN.

MISS RITA.

__________________________________________

 

Dear Miss Kone,

I am not telling you any stories. Dr. Lovenstein is indeed deceased. If he isn't dead, then why isn't he emailing you? Because he's long gone.

I realize that you wanted to do business with Dr. Lovenstein originally, but he is dead. And I now have his job. So now you have to deal with me and the Board of Directors.

And yes, I will gladly help you out in your transaction.

And dont you dare talk to me the way you have. Otherwise you will force me to spank you, you naughty girl.

Thanks,

Dr, Marcus Welby, MD

Lovenstein Institute, Chairman

____________________________________________

Sender  rita kone

 

Subject  PLEASE STOP INSULTING ME

 

DEAR DR.MARCUS,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR LATEST MAILTO ME. IN THE FIRST PLACE I WANT TO INFORM YOU ARE NOT THE MAIN PERSON PERSON I CONTACTED FOR THIS TRANSACTION.BUT YOU ARE THE ONE THAT TOLD ME THAT HE IS DEAD.ALSO YOU ECCEPTED TO ASSIST IN THIS TRANSACTION ON HIS BEHALF SO THAT I WILL NOT FEEL BAD. BUT HOW CAN YOU NOW TURN ARROUND TO INSULT ME,TELLING ME THAT I AM A NAUGHTY GIRL,AND ALL SORTS OF RUBBISH.HOW DO YOU WANT ME TO BELEIVE THAT YOU REALLY WANT TO HELP ME??? YOU TALK TO ME LIKE AS SOTO SAY THAT I AM A TEIF OR RATHER A BASTERD.

NOW WHAT I WANT TO TELL YOU IS THAT,IF YOU REALLY WANT ASSIST ME IN THIS TRANSDACTION,YOU BETTER GO AHEAD AND PAY THE HIS MONEY SO THAT TRANSACTION WILL BE CARRIED ON AT THE SAME TIME.BUT IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO ASSIST ME,YOU BETTER STOP WRITTING TO ME.

BYE FOR NOW.

MISS RITA.

______________________________________

Dear Miss Rita Kone,

I do not know what you are talking about. I have sent the payment. Not only that, but I have received an email confirmation for the payment, and a request for more funds. See for yourself:

_____________________________________________

From : <ububuka@XXXXXXXXX

Sent : Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:35 AM

To : lovensteininstitute

Subject : we got payment!

dear mr. lovenstein institute,

we have received your payment of 1500 euros. thank you! we will prepare all the documents for you signature. now we need is an additional 12,000 euros for attorney remitance fees.

please send that munny by western union to:

arnold jackson ububuka

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire WEST AFRICA

and please send me the control numbers here.

cordially,

Barrister PERRY MASON, esq.

_________________________________________

 

Miss Kone, I need to know who these people are. You and the Lawyer have not introduced me to them (Mr. Ububuka, and Mr. Mason). Maybe Dr. Lovenstein was acquainted with them through you, but I am not.

Before I send the additional 12,000 Euros to them, I need to know who they are.

Thank you,

Dr. Marcus Welby

__________________________________________

Sender  rita kone

Subject  URGENT REPLY PLEASE

 

DEAR DR.MARCUS,

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR LATEST MAILTO ME. DR MARCUS PLAESE I WILL LIKE YOU SEAND TO ME THE DORCURMENTS YOU USED TO PAY THE MONEY TO THE LORYER AND SLIP AND CONTROL NUMBER YOU USED TO PAY THE MONEY PLAESE DEAR YOU SHOULD NOT BE EMEBRASED IN THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT ALL IS CAUSED BY THE WAY YOU TOURKED TO ME TRY TO GET BACK TO ME AS POSSIBLE WHITH THE REQUESTED INQUIRY TO ENABLE US CONTINUE THIS TRANSACTION AS WILL AS FINALISE IT SUCCSSFULLY, AFTERWHICH HAPPINESS AND JOY WILL BE OURS

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU

THANKS

MISS RITA

_____________________________________

 

Sender  rita kone

Subject  Sincerely In Need Of Your Help.

 

DEAR DR MARCUS!

I DECIDED TO COMMUNICATE YOU FOR THE SECOND TIME,CONCERNING YOUR QUESTIONS,BECAUSE SINCE I HEARD THAT MY FIRST CONTACT PERSON IS DEAD,THINGS IS NOMORE WORKING HOW IT SUPPOSE TO BE. THE NAME YOU MENTIONED(ARNOLD JOHNSON UBUBUKA)AND( MASON),I'VE NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SUCH NAME,I THINK THEY MIGHT HAVE PREVIOUS TRANSACTIONS WITH DR LOVENSTEIN,AND YOU MISTAKINGLY MISPLACED THEM FOR MY PERSONAL LAWYER (BARRISTER JOHNSON COULIBARI),I CALLED HIM TO CONTINUE HIS WORK AND HE SAID THAT HE CAN NOT WORK WITHOUT HIS FEES BEING PAID,THEN I SUGGEST THAT IF YOU'RE SURE YOU SEND THE FEES TO MY PERSONAL LAWYER,DO ME THIS FAVOUR BY SCANNING THE WESTERN UNION SLIP YOU FILLED BEFORE SENDING THE MONEY.I NEED TO KNOW THE PHONE NUMBERS OF THE ARNOLD AND MASON.

PLEASE I DON'T WANT ANOTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS FROM NOWHERE TO JEOPARDISE YOUR EFFORT AND I CAN NOT STAND TO LOSE MY MONEY WHILEBECAUSE EVERY THING ABOUT MY LIFE LIES ON THE MONEY.

I TRIED THE PHONE NUMBERS YOU GIVE TO MY LAWYER AND IT WASN'T RINGING (XXXXXXXXX),REALLY I HAVE GIVEN ALL MY TRUST TO YOU,SO PLEASE I DESERVE SAME AS WELL. THANKS FOR THE EFFORT.

MISS RITE KONE.

N/B:HAVE COULIBARI SPOKEN WITH YOU ON THE PHONE,IF YES,GIVE ME THE NUMBERS YOU'RE USING TO COMMUNICATE YOU.FOR SECURITY PURPOSES.

_______________________________________________________

Sender rita kone  r_k19812002@yahoo.com

Subject  MY PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS.( I NEED THE TRUTH).

 

UNCLE MARCUS!

I DECIDED TO BE COMMUNICATING YOU PRIVATELY,BECAUSE I AM CONFUSED ABOUT THE WHOLE ISSUE,I COULD HAVE ASKED YOU TO STOP COMMUNICATING BARRISTER COULIBARI,FOR NOW TILL I FOUND OUT THE TRUTH MY SELF.

ANOTHER QUESTIONS OF MINE;IS BARRISTER COULIBARI THE ONE THAT TOLD YOU TO PAY HIS FEES WITH THOSE NAMES,IF YES,ASK HIM TO GIVE YOU HIS PHONE NUMBERS,BEFORE YOU'LL CONTINUE WITH HIM,BECAUSE HIM COULIBARI IS THE ONE THAT GIVE ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER,WHICH IS NOT THROUGH.SO PLEASE RECONFIRM ALL THESE FOR ME.

THANKS FOR THE EFFORT;

KIND REGARDS;

MISS RITA KONE.

_______________________________________________________

 

Dear Miss Kone,

I have looked through Dr. Lovenstein's old records and papers, and I cannot find any mention of Mr. Ububuka or Mr. Mason. So, I do not think that they are old acquaintances of him.

I have placed the Western Union receipt away. I will have to get that scanned. Unable to do that right now due to other concerns. As soon as my hands are free, I will have it scanned and sent to you.

No, your Barrister, Mr. Coulibari did not ask me to make payment to those guys. Here are his exact instructions to me:

________________________

However as you have rejected sending the money through

the western union,for proper accountability

reasons,you are therefore instructed to send this

money through the BIAO bank(BANQUE INTERNATIONALE DE

L'AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST)

to our cashier,Madam Attobrat Mouloubra Clementine.

A/C Number: 228/34/341/708x

Swift Code: BIAO CIABXXX

Best regards.

Barrister Johnson Coulibari.

(Attorney-at-law)

__________________________

I should have listened to him and made payment that way instead of Western Union.

I too am confused. I am wondering where the payment went. Because the Western Union offices are closed right now, I will not be able to check untill they are open.

Do me a big favor and keep the lines of communication open with Mr Ububuka. I gave you his email address (ububuka@XXXXXXX). Contact him, and try to find out who he is, where he is, how he got the money, what he did with it, etc. And then turn that information over to me.

Thanks,

Dr. Marcus Welby

Lovenstein Institute, Chairman

_________________________________________________

 

Sender  rita kone r_k19812002@yahoo.com

Subject  GOOD CO-OPERATIONS:

Recipient  Werner Lovenstein

 

DEAR UNCLE MARCUS!

I AM SURPRISE WITH YOUR EXPLANATIONS.

(1) MY LAWYER DENIED RECIEVING 1,500EURO,AND HE DENIED KNOWING UBUBUKA AND MASON,AND I AM CONFUSED THAT YOU SETTLE ANOTHER LAWYER HIS FEES WITHOUT CONFIRMING THROUGH ME OR COULIBARI.

(2) MY LIFE NOW IS LIKE BEING IN DANGER WHILE BECAUSE,IT SEEMS THAT SOME BODY SOME WHERE WANTS TO GET MY MONEY TO HIM/HER SELF.

YESTERDAY;I CONTACTED A CHURCH PASTOR WHOM HAS ACCEPTED TO HELP US OUT WITHOUT APPLYING ANY LAWYER,BUT HE DEMANDS THAT YOU MUST COME DOWN TO ABIDJAN,IVORY COAST TO MEET FACE TO FACE WITH HIM AND ARRANGE ON HOW BEST THE FUND WILL MOVE TO YOUR COUNTRY WITHOUT PROBLEM FROM ANY PARTY OR PERSONS UNKNOWN TO US.

HIM THE PASTOR INSTRUCTS THAT YOU'LL MUST WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT STOP COMMUNICATING WITH ANY PERSONS CONCERNING MY MONEY UNLESS ON HIS DIRECTIVES. HIM THE PASTOR DEMANDS FOR YOUR PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER FOR QUICK COMMUNICATION.

I MYSELF HAS MAPPED OUT ANOTHER PERCENTAGE THAT WILL COVER ANY EXPENSES YOU MIGHT INCURE ON THIS TRANSACTIONS.

AS SOON AS YOU SEND YOUR PHONE NUMBERS THE PASTOR IN QUESTIONS WILL COMMUNICATE YOU FOR GOOD CO-OPERATIONS.

THANKS,

SINCERELY YOURS;

RITA KONE.

__________________________________________________

 

Sender  rita kone

Subject  Waiting Your Response.

STILL WAITING FOR YOUR PHONE NUMBERS AS THE PASTOR DEMANDS.

RITA KONE.

___________________________________________________________

Dear Rita,

You and him have my number It is the same as Dr. Lovenstein's old number.

Thanks,

Dr.. Marcus Welby

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Oh my, oh my. Dear Lowbridge, the sunshine you have brought to so many....tsk, tsk. You are a sick man.

I like that.

[zeugma]

Uh, I think you keep exceeding your bandwidth usage because your post is so damned funny. You are a master.

[mlmr]

There's a book in this. Think about publishing it.

[Tribune7]

I forget if I pinged you on this or not. It involves the Lovenstein Institute of Scranton :-)

[SpinyNorman]

Yes, the Lovenstein Institute was a master stroke!!

[bondjamesbond]

I guess they are not too busy releasing IQ ratings of former Presidents, and can engage in a little international high finance...

[SaveTheChief]

Remind me to never cross you. LOL

Nice work!

[lowbridge]

question..can't Yahoo block or cancel these e-addies from Nigerian scammers.?.

Yes they can. And the scammrs just turn around and sign up for a new email account. As I understand it, some of them have a few in reserve just in case someone turns them in and their account gets deleted. In fact, its not unusual for one single scammer to change email addresses several times over during our correspondence.

[ken5050]

Thanks...BTW..a great article...you should submit it for publication..anywhere from National review online, or even the mag.. to the NY Post..it's a great story..

[lowbridge]

bump

[Dimensio]

I once had a scammer bouncing to four different email accounts. The first was the one set up with his fake bank website. When that site was killed, he set up a new site with a new email addres. That one went down within 24 hours, so he set up a mail.com address. When I had that shut down, he went to a yahoo.com address.

Unfortunately, I'm unable to continue the scam until I have electricity restored to my home, so I can't kill the latest incarnation.

[Feiny]

I never get these type of emails...until 2 days ago. You inspired me to screw with this guy:

Mr Joshua Yengeni.

ATTN:, My name is Joshua Yengeni a South African citizen,i got your contact through the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry through a web based directory.I am the brother to Mr Tony Yengeni.My brother was the former chief whip of the ruling political party ANC.Due to the Trust and Confidence he has in me,he has mandated that I search for a "Reliable and Trustworthy" foreign partner who will help receive funds which we have in cash totalling US$35m(Thirty Five Million United States Dollars)into a personal or company bank account for safe keeping for a short period of time since our family bank accounts within and outside the country have all been frozen by govt authorities.

However I have managed to push the money abroad through diplomatic coverage and it is presently in the custody of a finance company in Europe.I hope you are trustworthy and will not sit on the money when you receive it.The total sum will be shared as follows:- 20% for you, 75% for my family, and then the remaining 5% will be used for the re-imbursement of all the expenses we will incure in the process of this transaction like your flight ticket to Europe where you will take delivery of the funds,your hotel accommodation and what have you.

There is no risk involved what so ever in this transaction as the funds will be received in your favour upon proper application.If you are interested in this business please urgently contact me with this e-mail address.Please endeavor to keep this business transaction confidential.I will be most grateful if you can help us.I would refer you to these few Websites for further information while i wait for your urgent response.

About my brother.
(1) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2756861.stm
(2)http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/europe/10/03/safrica.arms/index.html
(3)http://iafrica.com/news/sa/993487.htm
(4)http://www.sabcnews.co.za/south_africa/crime1justice/0,1009,55366,00.html

Best Regards,
Mr Joshua Yengeni.

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I responded with this:

Hi Joshua: I have never been to South Africa, but I just love Charlize Theron. She is de-lish-ious! How did you get my info through the South African Congress? You say you have my name, but you never addressed me. That is very rude.

I have never even been to your country as I am terribly afraid of getting some weird disease like Ebola. Aids is scary too. You guys all have Aids, don't you? Thats what they tell us over here....Aids, Ebola, West Nile virus....why do you have so many creepy things over there?

I am gonna check out those websites you sent me. I hope they aren't porno sites because I am at work & have my emails monitored. Do you know Nelson Mandela?

Regards,
Marshall Tucker

---------------------------------

Joshua writes me back today. His English is very good compared to most scammers.

Dear Marshall Tucker,

How are you today? Thank you very much for your response to my letter.You are right,Charlize Theron is a good actress.Aids is every where as am sure you aware of this.

I want to believe that you understand the need for strict confidentiality in this matter.My brother is currently under strict investigation and therefore this matter must be handled in an atmosphere of trust,and belief that we strive to achieve a common goal where all parties concerned are mutually satisfied.

Now,the funds are currently deposited in a storage facility with a finance company in Europe.It was deposited there while my brother was in the centre of this matter.He was able to use his contact,a staff of the finance company to deposit the funds there without actually declaring that it was money stashed away in the containers through diplomatic coverages.He was hoping that he would have enough time in Europe to invest the funds into proper interest yielding ventures before the whole matter was exposed and he was arrested though the money is till there safely.

We do not however want the funds to be lying there in the finance company for any longer than it is necessary as we fear that the information may one day leak out and reach the authorities here and the funds will be discovered and seized and my brother and his immediate family will be abandoned to suffer for the rest of our lives as he may never again have any gainful employment in the country.Our common thought therefore was to willfully transfer the beneficiary status of the containers to a willing and trustworthy foreign partner who has no proximity or relationship to South Africa who can at the end of the day hold the funds on our behalf and invest it into profitable enterprise until a time when we are able to take possession of the funds/investments again.We will share the proceed in the manner spelt out in my original letter to you.

This transaction is totally safe and risk free provided you follow my instructions religiously.On no account will your personal security come under any form of danger as a result of this matter.As long as we are able to keep this transaction very secret and confidential,we are well aware that we can enjoy the benefits with total peace of mind without the fear of having anyone knock on our doors now or in the future on account of this business transaction.

Finally,to enable us commence with this matter,I will need you to send me your secure and private telephone number(plus a mobile line if available) and fax number to enable me initiate a call to you for a formal introduction and my first hand assessment of the level of your willingness to assist in this business transaction for a share.And then a copy of your international passport to enable us draw up a letter of change of beneficiary status to the finance company to enable them deal directly with you henceforth.You may also be required to travel to the location of the finance company in Europe to finalise the release formalities to your custody.

As soon as I receive the required information from you and all arrangements are concluded,we will draft the "Change of Beneficiary" letter and in turn disclose the name,location and contact information of the finance company in Europe.

What i require from you is listed below.I await your prompt response once again to enable us commence with the process of working together.

Best Regards,
Joshua Yengeni.

N.B
1)YOUR FULL NAMES & ADDRESS.
2)YOUR PHONE,CELL & FAX NUMBERS.

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Here is my latest response:

Joshua, I am doing well. Thanks for asking. I was extremely hung over yesterday and could barely do anything. I wish I wouldn't drink so much, but that is what alcoholics do. I won't stop because I am no quitter. ;-)

I have to admit, even stone cold sober I am confused by your email. First, you tell me that you got my contact info from the South African Chamber of Commerce, then you are asking for my name & address? That doesn't make much sense to me. Perhaps you can explain that in your next email. I live in the mountains of North Carolina near Ashville. As for confidentiality, don't worry about that. I can keep a secret. I have been keeping one from my wife for over 15 years if you know what I mean.

Your brother seems to have gotten himself into a lot of trouble. I would love to help out, but how do I know you are really his brother? Do you have any photos of you & him together? He was with the ANC so I guess he knew Winnie Mandela. If you have any photos of you with her & Neslon that would be great.

Do you go hunting? All real men hunt so I am sure you do. Have you ever shot a lion, elephant or water buffalo? My wife has a sister who is as big as a water buffalo, but I am not allowed to shoot her. Its not Fat Whore season yet.

My wife always answers the home number because I never hear it ringing & I don't have a mobile phone because the government puts tracking devices in all of them & I won't be monitored by nobody. Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me. A little paranoia is good for you anyway, it keeps you on your toes. I need that boost as I like the sauce. What is your favorite drink? Me & my brother Lynyrd like to make our own moonshine. We call it hillbilly juice & it will peel the paint off a car but it gets you where you want to go quickly.

I will have to let my accountant in on this deal because he handles all the finanaces. I have never been good with money. I once fell for some "get-rich-quick" scheme and lost about $100,000. That is a lot of money & my wife is still mad at me. If I were able to get a piece of that $35 million, I am sure she would forgive me.

Since you are sending me the photos of you with your brother & possible the Mandelas, I am sending you a picture of me & my brother & a few other buddies. See if you can guess which one I am!

Later Alligator,

Marshall Tucker

_________________________

[GeronL]

I received an Iraq-related email scam today, its millions of Saddam's money! LOL

[Feiny]

Hey Lowbie, I took your advice & set up a phone number.
So, I sent Joshua another email. (Yes, I am bored).

---

Hi Joshua: I decided to have a private line installed at my office. That way we can keep everything on the down low. My wife won't know a thing....until I tell her about the money after the deal. She will be so happy. I made hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years, but I also spent a lot. I like to gamble, I'm a gambling man. That is why I am going to trust you & help you out. I am still waiting for those photos of you & your brother. Please send them soon. I am on the road a lot, but always check my messages. The phone number is 206-350-2535.
My secretary won't answer this line as I have instructed her not to.....but she is a bit nosy so don't leave too much private info on any messages. We may need to develop a secret code....like the Nazis used in WW2. Or maybe more like James Bond....I'd rather be a spy than a nazi, how about you? Your last name is rather infamous and may draw unneeded attention to our business. I think we should use different names so no one will know who we are (except us, my new friend). My code name will be Harry Palmer. I think you should have a strong name like Harden Long. How do you like that one? If you hate it, I can make up another one.

Look forward to doing business with Harden Long.

Respectfully,

Harry Palmer

[Feiny]

I thought I had gone too far with my code names, but Joshua...I mean Harden Long.....just responded. It looks serious now, he has switched to ALL CAPS! Also notice that he used my code name, but his real one.

---

DEAR PALMER,

I HAVE BEEN TRYING YOUR PHONE BUT I KEEP MEETING YOUR VOICE MAIL.PLS CAN YOU TELL ME THE EXACT TIME I CAN CALL YOU SO THAT WE CAN DISCUSS.I AM VERY ANXIOUS TO GET THIS BUSINESS TRANSACTION MOVING.THIS PROJECT WILL INTAIL YOU TRAVELING TO LONDON WHERE THE SECURITY COMPANY IS LOCATED FOR YOU TO
CLAIM THE CONSIGNMENT PACKAGES.

THE FIRST STEP IS FOR YOU TO BE MADE THE BENEFICAIRY OF THE CONSIGNMENT LODGED WITH THE SECURITY COMPANY.THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DID NOT GIVE ME YOUR DETAILED CONTACT.I ONLY GOT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS BECAUSE I DID NOT TELL THEM MY INTENTIONS OF CONTACTING YOU AND I DID NOT GO THERE MY SELF I USED
A PROXY THAT WORKS WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND SHE ONLY GAVE ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.PLEASE KINDLY SEND YOUR DETAILED INFORMATIONS AS YOU WILL LIKE TO BE DOCUMENTED SO THAT THE SECURITY COMPANY CAN EFFECT THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TO YOUR NAME AND YOUR ADDRESS.

VERY IMPORTANTLY BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS PROJECT IS VERY GENIUNE.YOU WILL SEE FOR YOUR SELF ONCE YOU GET TO LONDON.I AWAIT YOUR URGENT RESPONSE.

BEST REGARDS,
JOSHUA YENGENI.

[Feiny]

And so it goes on....this is too much fun.

---

Hi Harden,
I am terribly sorry about the voice mail, but I had to go on a last minute trip. The hooliagans renting my beach house in Key West went crazy & did all sorts of damage. These people were insane. They did vile & disgusting things. I won't burden you with the details, but lets just say that due some strange fecal fetish, I may need to tear down my home & rebuild. Damndest thing I ever saw or smelled. I plan on hunting them down and doing something just as nasty to to them. You live in a primitive country, what is the most terrible torture over there? I am so distraught over this I am not thinking clearly.

I never received a message, did you leave one? Maybe this new phone line is installed wrong. Damn illegal immigrants can't do anything right....except sneak across the border. Please call back and if I don't answer, leave me a message. If you don't want to leave any details, just say something in code like "the moose has bitten my sister".

Here is my office address: 400 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28285
(This is really the FBI offices)

Also, you have not sent a photo or responded to the one I sent you. That upsets me and makes me a bit mistrustful. Are you series about this? I would love to visit London. I have not been there in over 10 years. The last time I went, my grandmother was worried because she didn't think I spoke the language. hahahaha She is not very smart, but she makes up for it by being mean. She hates anything not American. She won't even eat French toast or Chinese food. That makes her impossible to travel with or bring out to dinner. So, she won't be coming to London with me. I am very excited by all this information & it shows if you know what I mean. I await your response & your photo. If you don't have one with Mandela & your brother then just snap a photo of yourself with a sign that says our code phrase above: "A Moose Bit my Sister"
Did you figure out which guy I am in that photo? I'll give you a hint, I am the handsome one!

Your friend forever,

Harry Palmer

[lowbridge]

just snap a photo of yourself with a sign that says our code phrase above: "A Moose Bit my Sister"

Here he will probably refuse to give you the photo you requested. When he does, you will have to put your foot down and insist on it. Remember: You're the one with the money (so he thinks), so he should be following your instructions.

PS: Great work :-)

[Feiny]

Funny thing is I thought I had lost him by going over the top. Greed will be his downfall. I have to devise a clever way to get him to send me money.

I will get that photo. That is my trophy.
I have not planned out anything to write yet....it seems to just come naturally & I giggle while I type.

[lowbridge]

Funny thing is I thought I had lost him by going over the top. Greed will be his downfall. I have to devise a clever way to get him to send me money.

US Pony Express, sealed in a bottle and thrown into the sea, pigeon carrier ("good news! The pigeon has been spotted flying over uganda!"). But he will insist on Western Union or moneygram.

I will get that photo. That is my trophy. I have not planned out anything to write yet....it seems to just come naturally & I giggle while I type.

Thats what I sometimes do. Make it up as I go along.

[Feiny]

Mad, mad world was pure genius.

I know he will insist on Western Union, but I will insist on Pay Pal. I think my new goal is to get him to send me cash first.