First bait in 14 years. Lets see where this goes..

He goes straight to the point and comes with the standard demands..

"Hello

Thank you for getting back to me . Just so you know that this transaction is 100% risk free. All i want is for us to share the money 50% each and we should be able to develop that trust. For me to update the record I have here so that I can include your information as the next of Kin, I will need the following information from you.

1. Your Complete Name
2. Age
3. Country of Origin
4. Country of Resident with your home address
5. State
6. Occupation
7. Phone Number

I need a copy of government issued ID"

Nah, we're not going there yet. I need some time to scan my corrupt file first, and you haven't made me trust you yet..


"How can you give away so much money? Is this maybe illegal drug money to be transferred away from the prying eyes of the Colombian police? It doesn't sound risk free..

Are you a member of the Colombian drug cartel, James?


Regards

Gillette"

Some more info from the lad.


"Hello Gillette

Thank you for your email. My name is James Edward and I am an Canadian citizen residing in the US. I am a private contract and i work with Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation here in America as a Data Analyst. The transaction is 100% legitimate. The deceased client is an American and I was working on his contract payment before he passed due to covid 19. From his records, he has no known family member on record and the top management of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is not aware of this information. This is why i am using this opportunity to update his records and include you name in it so that you can get the money. I am only offering you 50% and I want you to help me donate 20% of my 50% to any community that have been badly affected by covid 19. I cannot be directly involved but if you promise me you can do it, then you have everything to benefit once we conclude this transaction. We have a lawyer who will help you with all the documentation and all you need to do is to pay the retainer fee. We could complete this transaction within a couple days and the funds will be in your bank account. Can you have this done?"

Welcome back into the pool. Don't mind the warm spot.

We're getting nowhere if questions aren't answered. Also we spice the mail with seeds for future complications.. 😉


"Good afternoon my friend,


Thank you for your swift reply. What do we need the $10000 for when we have all those millions? Can't we just skim a little of the top to pay for the document fees?


Btw. You didn't answer my question my friend. Are you a man of faith in the Lord, James? This is very important to me, as I am a faithful of the church of SCUEL, and as such we are forbidden to enter into transactions with the unsaved.


Donalda was thrilled about the millions! She can't wait to start spending them. I actually had to forbid her to order a fur coat today, saying she have to wait until the transaction is concluded to order anything.


I hope you have a wonderful evening, and look forward to hearing from you again.


Your friend


Gillette..



PS. I tried to contact my financial adviser, mr Ebenezer today to tell him to disregard my information about the millions, but he is out of town, and probably hasn't seen my mail."

I see.. So we can't just skim the top of the millions to pay for the fees.. Why am I not surprised? 😁

"I am a man of faith. I do understand your question about we talking out money from the money to pay fees. But, you should understand that at this point, we do not have access to the money and the only one who will have access to this money is the Next of Kin when we are finally approved. So is either you are with me or you are not working with me. If you want this deal, you have to accept to pay the legal fee without involving any third party. I do not know any Ebenezer and we cannot get anyone involved in this transaction."

He's not even trying to get Gillette to like him..
Maybe its time to introduce Ebenezer to give him a slap?

"How much time do you need?"


My reply is just as short and impolite as his question..

"As long as it takes"

At that point, I would respond with "I understand. Offer it to someone else. I can't get the fee until next week".

I have yet to find a scammer that just disappears. I love it when they issue ultimatums like they don't care.

His refusal to get off script annoys me, so I decided to introduce a rival, and see what happens. It might be too early, but I hope it has the desired effect. If not, its a lesson learned..



"Its all OK. Barrister Onyemachukwu contacted me today and sent me the claim documents. Tomorrow I will take them to pastor Nero in my church and ask him for a loan. Barrister Onyemachukwu assured me he is a christian in good standing with the Lord, so I am pretty sure pastor Nero will be prepared to loan me the 1500 dollars for the fee.

Onyemachukwu will call me tomorrow afternoon so we can discuss the particulars and get this transaction concluded.



Gillette


PS. Onyemachukwu was quite a bit irritated that you gave the wrong sum for the fee, so I am sorry if he gives you a scolding when he calls you."

Looks like this one fizzled out. I'll try and rebait him in a month or so..
Lesson learned..