Togolese scammer wants to make me a millionaire [Email scam]
Jul 30, 2021 20:22:05 GMT
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Post by adrenaline96 on Jul 30, 2021 20:22:05 GMT
Hello,
I am a dude from Romania from all places, and I enjoy Mr. Pricky's work. When I received this email that claims that I'll be getting that ludicrous amount of money, I was like, hey, I remember Pricky said something about a scambaiting forum, let me see if I can get some fun out of this scammer and post it there. So here we are. I know I broke the rule of not burning the scammer, but honestly I couldn't help myself, and I think I burned him in a interesting way to say the least.
Baiting began on the 3rd of July 2021. The majority of the emails are in romanian, as my email was published without munging (sigh) in some academic publications that are available on the internet. I will do my best to post a summary of our conversation.
I decided it wasn't necessary to write an essay or to "push" to catch his interest, something short but exactly what he wanted to see, I think.
As you already guessed, he sent the typical "deal" email where he asks me to be very serious and that the transaction is legit and all that bullshit.
Then, guess who mails me, the bank...
Then, 6 days have passed and nothing from the bank, I become a bit worried (lol), and ask Henry what to do
Then, the bank suddenly sends me an email, clearly Henry isn't behind the mails from the bank, duuh.
I forward this message to Henry
Translation:
Hello Henry,
I received this mail from the bank. Should I proceed to the next step? They want me to fill out some documents, and to send a sum of money. After I send the money, I should attach the receipt in PDF format, right?
Regards.
In my mind, an evil idea to burn him started to grow already, I know I shouldn't do that, but I have a funny idea. Wait for it.
Then, I proceed to do the following. He expects two PDFs: one with the receipt, and one with these answers for the first questionnaire. I proceeded to take a picture of my messy diarrheea I had that morning, and a goatse (google it) picture for the second PDF. So he gets to see both my messy diarrheea and my hairy ass. Great!
Some days passed, and no news from the bank or my friend, so I become worried and mailed Henry
That was the bait. I wonder why did he contact a dude from Romania, a poor ass country from Eastern Europe, did he truly believe I would send him $2350 so easily from a country where the average salary is like $500 a month? I know I shouldn't have burned him, but this idea of sending him this nasty stuff didn't want to leave my mind. At least I taught him a lesson, I hope, maybe he's into scat, who knows.
Thanks,
adrenaline96
I am a dude from Romania from all places, and I enjoy Mr. Pricky's work. When I received this email that claims that I'll be getting that ludicrous amount of money, I was like, hey, I remember Pricky said something about a scambaiting forum, let me see if I can get some fun out of this scammer and post it there. So here we are. I know I broke the rule of not burning the scammer, but honestly I couldn't help myself, and I think I burned him in a interesting way to say the least.
Baiting began on the 3rd of July 2021. The majority of the emails are in romanian, as my email was published without munging (sigh) in some academic publications that are available on the internet. I will do my best to post a summary of our conversation.
Scammer says:
Translation:
Greetings
Warm greetings for you, my good friend
How are you feeling today? My name is Lawyer Henry Mikula, I am contacting you because your last name is the same as my dead client's last name, he died in an accident alongside his family, leaving behind a fund of 13.580.000 USD in his account, and the bank requested that I come forward with an heir. After some unsuccesful attempts to find his relatives, and realizing that my client had no surviving relatives, I decided to contact you to work with me so the fund can be retrieved and we'll both have something to gain from this. Thank you, I'll give you more details as soon as I'll receive your positive answer.
Translation:
Greetings
Warm greetings for you, my good friend
How are you feeling today? My name is Lawyer Henry Mikula, I am contacting you because your last name is the same as my dead client's last name, he died in an accident alongside his family, leaving behind a fund of 13.580.000 USD in his account, and the bank requested that I come forward with an heir. After some unsuccesful attempts to find his relatives, and realizing that my client had no surviving relatives, I decided to contact you to work with me so the fund can be retrieved and we'll both have something to gain from this. Thank you, I'll give you more details as soon as I'll receive your positive answer.
I said:
Translation:
Hello,
I am interested, give me more details.
Regards,
Alexandru
Translation:
Hello,
I am interested, give me more details.
Regards,
Alexandru
Scammer says:
Translation (note: he made terrible mistakes in this message, clearly he used something like Google Translate):
Dear respected friend,
Thank you a lot of the mail.
I'm appreciating your answera lot, and I want you to understand that I'm not so sure you're a relative of my late client. He lived and worked in Togo until his death on Oct 21, 2018, dying alongside his wife and his daughter, in a car crash. Also, it is entirely possible that you don't even know him. But, the main reason I contacted you is based on the fact that you have the same last name as him, which will be very important for this transaction to be succesful. I will give the bank all the details regarding my late client, and the legal documents which will be used to prove your relationship with my late client, in order for the fund to be released.
I guarantee you that this transaction is legitimate, without any breach of law. So, I don't want to see even an atom of fear regarding this transaction, OK? All I'm asking you is to follow my instructions carefully and to cooperate so we can be succesful with this transaction. Rest assured that we will split the money 50/50 once the fund is released. I will come in person to your country as soon as the fund is released, and we'll split the money accordingly.
I want you to give me your word that this transaction will remain private, and that you will cooperate, without being greedy, so we can start it as soon as possible. Also, please keep in mind that I don't want you to waste time during this transaction. I want you to check your emails regularly, as I will waste no time to reply to you.
As soon as you give me your word, we'll get the ball rolling. Meanwhile, if you have any questions regarding my information, ask away, because I will always be ready to offer any details and guidelines necessary to avoid danger. Please reply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Translation (note: he made terrible mistakes in this message, clearly he used something like Google Translate):
Dear respected friend,
Thank you a lot of the mail.
I'm appreciating your answera lot, and I want you to understand that I'm not so sure you're a relative of my late client. He lived and worked in Togo until his death on Oct 21, 2018, dying alongside his wife and his daughter, in a car crash. Also, it is entirely possible that you don't even know him. But, the main reason I contacted you is based on the fact that you have the same last name as him, which will be very important for this transaction to be succesful. I will give the bank all the details regarding my late client, and the legal documents which will be used to prove your relationship with my late client, in order for the fund to be released.
I guarantee you that this transaction is legitimate, without any breach of law. So, I don't want to see even an atom of fear regarding this transaction, OK? All I'm asking you is to follow my instructions carefully and to cooperate so we can be succesful with this transaction. Rest assured that we will split the money 50/50 once the fund is released. I will come in person to your country as soon as the fund is released, and we'll split the money accordingly.
I want you to give me your word that this transaction will remain private, and that you will cooperate, without being greedy, so we can start it as soon as possible. Also, please keep in mind that I don't want you to waste time during this transaction. I want you to check your emails regularly, as I will waste no time to reply to you.
As soon as you give me your word, we'll get the ball rolling. Meanwhile, if you have any questions regarding my information, ask away, because I will always be ready to offer any details and guidelines necessary to avoid danger. Please reply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
I said:
Translation:
Good day Henry,
I agree to your terms, and I can give you my word that this transaction will remain private, and there will be no problems. What's the next step?
Rergards.
Translation:
Good day Henry,
I agree to your terms, and I can give you my word that this transaction will remain private, and there will be no problems. What's the next step?
Rergards.
Scammer says:
TL;DR:
He reiterates that he contacted me based on the fact that I share my last name with his late client. He reiterates that the transaction is legitimate, and that I shouldn't be worried, duuuh. He then says that he's a 53 years old lawyer, from Togo, and that he has a sick son. He says that he can't be involved in the claim of the fund, but that I'll be the one claiming the fund, and that he needs money for a renal transplant for his sick child. He also recommends me to create a new bank account for this transaction. He reiterates that I should not betray him, and all that jazz, the 50/50 thing. Then he proceeds to ask for my information, so, not only he will ask for money, he collects personal data as well, cool scammer. He also provided a togolese phone number, probably his scamming number, in order for us to talk. He then said, if I follow his instructions, everything will go smoothly and the transaction will be completed in a few days. Hehe.
TL;DR:
He reiterates that he contacted me based on the fact that I share my last name with his late client. He reiterates that the transaction is legitimate, and that I shouldn't be worried, duuuh. He then says that he's a 53 years old lawyer, from Togo, and that he has a sick son. He says that he can't be involved in the claim of the fund, but that I'll be the one claiming the fund, and that he needs money for a renal transplant for his sick child. He also recommends me to create a new bank account for this transaction. He reiterates that I should not betray him, and all that jazz, the 50/50 thing. Then he proceeds to ask for my information, so, not only he will ask for money, he collects personal data as well, cool scammer. He also provided a togolese phone number, probably his scamming number, in order for us to talk. He then said, if I follow his instructions, everything will go smoothly and the transaction will be completed in a few days. Hehe.
Scammer says:
"My dear friend..." then proceeds to send me some fake photos to impress me, here they are:
"My dear friend..." then proceeds to send me some fake photos to impress me, here they are:
I said:
Translation:
Good day Henry,
I am sorry to hear about your sick son and about your dead wife. I believe your son is going through nightmarish moments and it would be good if this transaction succeeds, for his well being as well. As I said in my previous email, I am determined to finish this transaction, and I can give you my word that everything will go acording to plan.
Then I proceeded to give him some fake info. I didn't want to give him a phone number, so I lied to him that I'm working in a military facility, and that telecomunications here are not possible due to security reasons, and that it would be necessary to communicate through emails for the time being. As you will see, he fell for it, like the smart scammer he... isn't
Translation:
Good day Henry,
I am sorry to hear about your sick son and about your dead wife. I believe your son is going through nightmarish moments and it would be good if this transaction succeeds, for his well being as well. As I said in my previous email, I am determined to finish this transaction, and I can give you my word that everything will go acording to plan.
Then I proceeded to give him some fake info. I didn't want to give him a phone number, so I lied to him that I'm working in a military facility, and that telecomunications here are not possible due to security reasons, and that it would be necessary to communicate through emails for the time being. As you will see, he fell for it, like the smart scammer he... isn't
Scammer says:
Translation:
Dear friend
How are you doing?
Thank you for the email and for the info.
I am sorry for my late reply, I was in the hospital with my son due to his condition, I received your email and I appreciate your willingness to help me with this transaction. Also, I received your complete information, and I'll prepair a debt letter which I'll send to the bank in your name, for this transaction to begin officially. Thus, please send me a scanned copy of your passport or ID, because it will be necessary, it will be attached to your request letter which I'll send to the bank for this transaction to begin officially.
I'm waiting for your reply asap.
Lawyer Henry.
Not only this scammer collects personal data, he wants a copy of your ID!!! Not only does he steal money, he steals identities as well! Gross.
Translation:
Dear friend
How are you doing?
Thank you for the email and for the info.
I am sorry for my late reply, I was in the hospital with my son due to his condition, I received your email and I appreciate your willingness to help me with this transaction. Also, I received your complete information, and I'll prepair a debt letter which I'll send to the bank in your name, for this transaction to begin officially. Thus, please send me a scanned copy of your passport or ID, because it will be necessary, it will be attached to your request letter which I'll send to the bank for this transaction to begin officially.
I'm waiting for your reply asap.
Lawyer Henry.
Not only this scammer collects personal data, he wants a copy of your ID!!! Not only does he steal money, he steals identities as well! Gross.
I said:
Translation:
Hello Henry,
I attached the photo of my ID. I am waiting for news from you.
Thanks.
Then I proceeded to attach a fake ID for him, but I made it look as legit as possible, with hand writing, and scanning it grayscale using my printer. It looked pretty good and believable to a person that doesn't know any better.
Once again, he took the bait!
Translation:
Hello Henry,
I attached the photo of my ID. I am waiting for news from you.
Thanks.
Then I proceeded to attach a fake ID for him, but I made it look as legit as possible, with hand writing, and scanning it grayscale using my printer. It looked pretty good and believable to a person that doesn't know any better.
Once again, he took the bait!
Scammer says:
Translation:
My good friend,
How are you feeling today?
Thanks a lot for providing the information I requested. Also, I received your ID. I appreciate your cooperation for this transaction. I just returned from the bank, where I went to submit a request letter in your name.
Also, I managed to have a conversation with the manager of the bank, regarding the urgency of this transaction, and he assured me that there will be a meeting of the board regarding this request letter which I submitted in your name, and that the bank will contact you as soon as the meeting is done.
My good friend, in this moment you need to stay vigilent, because the bank can use any methods to check if you really are the relative of my late client. Based on the checks I've done, they can send you similar proposals, and please don't respond to them, so that this transaction's success isn't jeopardized.
What you need to do now is to wait for the bank to contact you after the meeting, and do not hesitate to contact me as soon as you receive information from the bank, so I can give you the best advice.
Thank you a lot for your understanding and cooperation, and may Good bless you while you continue to pray for my son.
Sincerely (lol),
Lawyer Henry
Translation:
My good friend,
How are you feeling today?
Thanks a lot for providing the information I requested. Also, I received your ID. I appreciate your cooperation for this transaction. I just returned from the bank, where I went to submit a request letter in your name.
Also, I managed to have a conversation with the manager of the bank, regarding the urgency of this transaction, and he assured me that there will be a meeting of the board regarding this request letter which I submitted in your name, and that the bank will contact you as soon as the meeting is done.
My good friend, in this moment you need to stay vigilent, because the bank can use any methods to check if you really are the relative of my late client. Based on the checks I've done, they can send you similar proposals, and please don't respond to them, so that this transaction's success isn't jeopardized.
What you need to do now is to wait for the bank to contact you after the meeting, and do not hesitate to contact me as soon as you receive information from the bank, so I can give you the best advice.
Thank you a lot for your understanding and cooperation, and may Good bless you while you continue to pray for my son.
Sincerely (lol),
Lawyer Henry
I said:
Translation:
Good day Henry,
Thanks for the mail. I will take into consideration what you've told me. I look forward to new information from you.
I am praying for your son to heal, it won't be long.
Regards.
Translation:
Good day Henry,
Thanks for the mail. I will take into consideration what you've told me. I look forward to new information from you.
I am praying for your son to heal, it won't be long.
Regards.
Then, guess who mails me, the bank...
Scammer (as the bank) says:
I forwarded the mail to Henry:
Translation:
Hello Henry,
Look at the email I received. So, your application worked, am I to believe that there will be a meeting for us to receive the fund?
Regards.
Translation:
Hello Henry,
Look at the email I received. So, your application worked, am I to believe that there will be a meeting for us to receive the fund?
Regards.
Scammer says:
Translation:
My good friend,
Thank you a lot for the information.
I am sorry for the late reply, I needed to rush my son to the hospital due to his condition.
I am very happy that the bank contacted you regarding the debt letter which I submitted in your name, and based on the mail they sent you, I understand that there will be a meeting, they promised they will come back to you once the meeting is done. What you need to do now is to wait for the bank to come back to you after their meeting.
Meanwhile, please don't hesitate to let me know if you receive any letter from the bank, so I can give you the best advice possible.
Thank you a lot for your understanding and cooperation, and may God bless you while you continue to pray for my son.
Your brother (lol),
Lawyer Henry
Translation:
My good friend,
Thank you a lot for the information.
I am sorry for the late reply, I needed to rush my son to the hospital due to his condition.
I am very happy that the bank contacted you regarding the debt letter which I submitted in your name, and based on the mail they sent you, I understand that there will be a meeting, they promised they will come back to you once the meeting is done. What you need to do now is to wait for the bank to come back to you after their meeting.
Meanwhile, please don't hesitate to let me know if you receive any letter from the bank, so I can give you the best advice possible.
Thank you a lot for your understanding and cooperation, and may God bless you while you continue to pray for my son.
Your brother (lol),
Lawyer Henry
I said:
Translation:
Good day Henry,
6 days have passed since the last email I received from the bank... I wonder what's happening, will we succeed?
Regards.
Translation:
Good day Henry,
6 days have passed since the last email I received from the bank... I wonder what's happening, will we succeed?
Regards.
Scammer (as the bank) says:
We did it!!! They sent me this crap, which contained two documents I had to fill out. The second form asks for them dollaz dollaz, and he wants to take quite a hefty sum from me, $2350 to be exact. Some scammers want 100 bucks, some want 2350.
We did it!!! They sent me this crap, which contained two documents I had to fill out. The second form asks for them dollaz dollaz, and he wants to take quite a hefty sum from me, $2350 to be exact. Some scammers want 100 bucks, some want 2350.
I forward this message to Henry
Translation:Hello Henry,
I received this mail from the bank. Should I proceed to the next step? They want me to fill out some documents, and to send a sum of money. After I send the money, I should attach the receipt in PDF format, right?
Regards.
In my mind, an evil idea to burn him started to grow already, I know I shouldn't do that, but I have a funny idea. Wait for it.
Scammer says:
TL;DR:
He plays the sick son card again. He's happy that the bank sent this, and tells me that there's a fee to pay. He lets me know that he called the bank and that this is the final step, to pay $2350 and the fund is ours. Interestingly, he says that the fee can't be paid from the millions of dollars he promised me, because this is a reactivation fee, because the account needs to be active before the transfer takes place, that this is the policy of the bank. He did his homework when it comes to the fee part, he didn't even leave me the chance to ask him to take the fee from the millions he promised me. He says the bank gave me only 72 hours to pay the fee, and requests me to send the money to that account, he probably has a money mule in France. He confirms that I need to send the receipt in PDF format, and that I don't make any mistakes. That was it for me. Then he proceeds to send me another email with the answers to the first questionnaire. Not that I will need 'em
TL;DR:
He plays the sick son card again. He's happy that the bank sent this, and tells me that there's a fee to pay. He lets me know that he called the bank and that this is the final step, to pay $2350 and the fund is ours. Interestingly, he says that the fee can't be paid from the millions of dollars he promised me, because this is a reactivation fee, because the account needs to be active before the transfer takes place, that this is the policy of the bank. He did his homework when it comes to the fee part, he didn't even leave me the chance to ask him to take the fee from the millions he promised me. He says the bank gave me only 72 hours to pay the fee, and requests me to send the money to that account, he probably has a money mule in France. He confirms that I need to send the receipt in PDF format, and that I don't make any mistakes. That was it for me. Then he proceeds to send me another email with the answers to the first questionnaire. Not that I will need 'em
Scammer says:
I have a feeling that I won't be needing these anyway, you'll see why...
I have a feeling that I won't be needing these anyway, you'll see why...
Then, I proceed to do the following. He expects two PDFs: one with the receipt, and one with these answers for the first questionnaire. I proceeded to take a picture of my messy diarrheea I had that morning, and a goatse (google it) picture for the second PDF. So he gets to see both my messy diarrheea and my hairy ass. Great!
I said:
When he opened the receipt PDF with his greedy little hands he got to experience this (blurred due to obvious reasons):
Yep, my messy diarrhea.
The goatse picture I won't show you, but trust me, it was just as juicy, just imagine an hairy ass.
When he opened the receipt PDF with his greedy little hands he got to experience this (blurred due to obvious reasons):
Yep, my messy diarrhea.The goatse picture I won't show you, but trust me, it was just as juicy, just imagine an hairy ass.
Some days passed, and no news from the bank or my friend, so I become worried and mailed Henry
I said:
And that's it. I don't think my brother Henry liked the PDFs... Eh, I can't please everybody.
And that's it. I don't think my brother Henry liked the PDFs... Eh, I can't please everybody.
That was the bait. I wonder why did he contact a dude from Romania, a poor ass country from Eastern Europe, did he truly believe I would send him $2350 so easily from a country where the average salary is like $500 a month? I know I shouldn't have burned him, but this idea of sending him this nasty stuff didn't want to leave my mind. At least I taught him a lesson, I hope, maybe he's into scat, who knows.
Thanks,
adrenaline96
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