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
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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
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