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Post by Yastreb on Dec 8, 2020 11:58:06 GMT
8 December Attention: Malcolm Reynolds,
Good day to you and your family, I am Mrs. Shilpa Verma, the Vice President-Analyst of O.P.I.L; We have a client who wants to invest the sum of $150 Millions {One Hundred and Fifty Million United State Dollars} into any profitable business in your state country.
We want to know if your country’s law will allow foreign Investors to come and Invest In your state?
He also wants you to be his Fund Manager, by Investing the fund into any profitable business in your state, as you may advise him OR the fund will be given, as a Loan to you with a low Interest rate.
Please your urgent reply will be appreciated to enable me give more details about the INVESTMENT and how you can meet up with our Financial/Legal teams and also, our client’s Information to enable you open up communication with him directly.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LTD.
Interesting. Let's see how they take the truth...
Mrs Verma
You'd be better off taking those questions to someone who actually knows. I'm a retired US Marine, not some financial SMLE.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
8 December
Good day to you Mr Malcolm Reynolds,
Thanks for your prompt email, I am so happy that you are ready to complete this transaction but due to so many things you had in front view of you, Meanwhile kindly note my friend, that I am confident that with your positive mindset of the moment, this transaction can be happily concluded within the Next 72hrs (3 Official Working Days).
My friend the Integrity of our profiles, pedigree and set standards accounts for trust, co-operations and success, which is certainly an enormous boost and influence that will proper us to success, that is if we are dedicated selflessly to amiable success of this Transaction by investing this fund into any profitable business in the country and be the Fund Manager, based on your advice as a professional US Marine OR the fund be giving to you as a LOAN with low Interest rate. Please kindly indicate the area of Investment where you want this fund to be invested, with the project summary, to enable us choose date/place of our meeting with, and confidentially discuss the modalities of this transaction and signing of all authentic necessary documents for the commencement of this project.
Please, I need you to forward to me the following information:
(1). FULL NAME
(2). AGE
(3). COMPANY'S NAME
(4). COMPANY ADDRESS
(5). INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVER LICENCE (IF ANY).
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LTD.
It should have come as no surprise that they ignored my reply. Time to consider where to go next...
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Post by Yastreb on Dec 10, 2020 2:02:43 GMT
Mrs Verma
My MOS as a Marine was Combat and Survival, not Investment, so I can't "indicate the area of Investment where want this fund to be invested, with the project summary." I also don't have a company.
But that aside; where are you located?
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
Seems they won't be letting go yet - and "well understood," ha ha:
10 December
How are you doing today Mr. Reynolds,
I have read your mail and all that stated therein, were well understood. We are located at [REDACTED] CA 94965. So please do let us know if you can help us Invest this fund.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
If they persist, maybe I'll be looking for an investor...
Mrs Verma
So you're in the United States, fine. My (admittedly unskilled) advice would be to invest in pharmaceutical companies, maybe Pfizer and whoever else is making COVID-19 vaccines.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
We'll see.
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Post by Yastreb on Dec 15, 2020 10:08:51 GMT
No sense of humour, obviously.
11 December
I have read your mail and all were well understood indicating in the area of investing the money.
Please, I need you to forward to me the following information so we can forge ahead:
(1). FULL NAME
(2). AGE
(3). FULL HOME ADDRESS
(4). INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVER LICENCE (IF ANY).
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
11 December Hello Mr. Reynolds,
Please I'm still waiting to hear from you.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
Mal is confused.
Mr Verma
I gave you an investment tip, so why would you need my personal data?
Malcolm Reynolds
12 December How are you undoing today Mr. Reynolds,
I have received your mail, the main reason why we contacted you is to make you our fund manager, in other to manage our client Investment. That's why we seek for you information, as the fund question is not a small amount of money. I hope you could understand this? So please do let us know if you are ready to work with us in this transaction.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
OK, one more reminder.
Mrs Verma
I'm a retired US Marine, not some financial SMLE, and my MOS was Combat and Survival, not Investment Expertise.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
The reply includes the answer to a question that I hadn't asked, and some reassurance that I hadn't requested.
14 December How are you today Mr Reynolds?
Like I said earlier that the fund can not be deducted out of the fund and remember the fund in question is coming directly to you without any course for alarm because the fund in requisition is real and legitimate. I want to know how you wanna be serious about this transaction?
So, all I need from you is to have faith that as soon as the fund gets into your nominated bank account, all you could do is deduct all money you have been deducted. I hope you understand?
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
OK, I'll ask a fairly obvious question...
Mrs Verma
You wrote, " the fund can not be deducted out of the fund" - I don't know why you would mention that; I never raised the subject.
And trust me, I'm being very serious, as illustrated by my next question; what do I get out of this deal? So far, that hasn't been spelled out.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
More to come?
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Post by Yastreb on Dec 18, 2020 2:43:33 GMT
Things have become very serious, with the scammers demanding a big payout!
15 December 2020, How are you doing Mr. Reynold
I have received your mail and all that was stated therein, were well understood. The total sum to be invested by you is $150Million, so you're getting 30% of the money, while 0.5% of it will be for expenses which can not be deducted from the Investment amount. NOTE: As soon as the money gets to your account, all you have to do first is deduct your 30% as the Fund Manager, and also deduct your expenses of 0.5%, thereafter you Invest the remaining fund.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
Mal is incredulous.
Mrs Verma
You're offering me 30% straight off the top, not a dividend? Are you sure about that?
Malcolm Reynold
Of course they're sure!
16 December Thanks for your mail Mr. Reynold,
Yes, I'm very much sure that the 30% is for you, also any amount spent in respect of this transaction will be deducted firstly alongside with your 30%, before you can invest the remaining balance. So you have nothing to be worried about.
So you need to contact the BANK OF AMERICA.
Name: MR. BRIAN MOYNIHAN
Email: REDACTED
The Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (BOA),
Cell: REDACTED
Tell them you're from OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT, wanting a transfer of the fund, so you will be directed accordingly on how to get the fund into your nominated bank account.
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
So Mal forwarded that email, with this comment.
Mr Moynihan
I was advised by Mrs Shilpa Verma to contact you. For the details, see below.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
The reply came back quickly:
17 December
Dear Malcolm Reynolds,
Congratulations!!
Your payment has been approved and endorsed by the United Nation Organization Authorities,
Your details Information has been confirmed with the Instruction and approvals given from OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LIMITED. Regards the deposited of fund from OPIL, sum US$150,000,000.00. as full payment of your Investor.
The sum of US$150,000,000.00 was deposited in our bank and we have been instructed to pay you directly via personal on-line bank into your nominated bank account.
Your real account balance of US$150,000,000.00 which is your full amount, will be credited to you with immediate effect after you meet up with the requirements of transfer charges of US$750,000.00.
Let us know that you agree and understand the important of this matter before we go ahead and get this matter completed for you because we are professional in handling International matters like this.
Looking forward for your next letter
Regards
MR. BRIAN MOYNIHAN
BANK OF AMERICA
Something I should point out; Mal never gave his details. I won't be mentioning that. And, of course, he doesn't have $750,000. Let's give the bad news.
Mrs Verma
Moynihan was prompt, I'll give him that. But the deal is impossible. I can't afford to pay the amount they're demanding. Should you tell him that the deal is off, or should I?
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
The deal must go ahead:
18 December I see they're ready to make the transfer of the fund into your nominated bank account in USA.
Mr. Reynolds, I will advise that you try as much as possible to make the payment they requested to enable them to make the wire transfer to you without any delay. so that you can start investing the fund on or before the 20th of this Month, and remember all you have to do first before you invest, is deduct your 30% and any other charges, then you invest the remaining as the fund manager. Meanwhile or you tell us how much you could come up with at this moment, then we know what we could come up with in our side, but you must promise to pay back as soon as you receive the money, just be honest and come out straight tell us how much you can come up with, so we will instruct you on what to do, I hope you understand?
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
18 December You need to make the payment Mr. Reynolds
Mal needs to think about this...
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Post by Yastreb on Dec 19, 2020 11:46:40 GMT
Mrs Verma
Did you know that the Bank would charge that much in fees?
Malcolm Reynolds
And with Christmas coming, the scammers plan to leave Mal skint... but make an unwise request...
19 December How are you doing Mr Reynold,
NO Mr. Reynold, I never knew they'll charges that much fee, meanwhile I will advise that you try as much as possible to make the payment they requested to enable them to make the wire transfer to you without any delay. so that you can start investing the fund on or before the 20th of this Month, and remember all you have to do first before you invest, is deduct your 30% and any other charges, then you invest the remaining as the fund manager. Or you tell us how much you could come up with at this moment, then we know what we could come up with in our side, but you must promise to pay back as soon as you receive the money, just be honest and come out straight and tell us how much you can come up with, so we will instruct you on what to do, I hope you understand?
Awaiting your Urgent and Favorable Response.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
They ask for honesty, they get it.
Mr Verma
You want honesty? This has been a clusterfuck from the start. You didn't plan, you didn't ask questions, and you made stupid assumptions.
No, I can't pay even a fraction of that fee. Just in case you'd forgotten (and that's not so unlikely, based on what I said before), there's a global pandemic happening, and lots of people, including me, may have avoided infection but suffered major financial penalties in the last ten months or so. And I repeat; I can't pay even a fraction of that fee.
This deal is over, dead in the water, fucked up beyond all recognition.
Malcolm Reynolds
Incomprehension sets it:
19 December
So how do you get the fund to you when you don't want to pay the fee?
Mal explains.
First off, it's "can't pay," not "won't pay." There is a difference between "can't" and "won't." If you don't understand that, go ask an English teacher.
Secondly, given that I wrote, "This deal is over, dead in the water, fucked up beyond all recognition," I'm not expecting to get the money in my account at all.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 5, 2021 1:54:26 GMT
Christmas Day brings a greeting (sent twice) from the scammers that doesn't seem quite sincere...
We at OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LTD. think you are a great benefit to our business; we thank you for being a great client. We wish you a Happy New Year!
From All Of us at,
OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LTD.
And with the New Year, it's time to drag this scam back on course.
5 January 2021 HAPPY NEW NYEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
DEAR MR REYNOLD,
THIS IS TO REMIND YOU OF THE TRANSACTION WE HAVE AT HAND, WHICH YOU PROMISE IN HELPING OUR CLIENT TO INVEST HIS FUND INTO ANY PROFITABLE BUSINESS, PLEASE I NEED YOU TO CONTACT THE BANK OF AMERICA BY REQUESTING FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUND INTO YOUR NOMINATED BANK ACCOUNT, AND WE ARE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TRANSACTION IN JUST 5 WORKING DAYS. AS SOON AS YOU GET THE MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO FIRST IS AS FOLLOWS:
(1). DEDUCT YOUR 30% OF THE TOTAL SUM OF $150,000,000 AS THE FUND MANAGER.
(2). DEDUCTION OF ALL EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF THE TRANSFER
(3) THEN INVEST THE REMAINING BALANCE IN ANY BUSINESS OF AS YOU HAVE SUGGESTED.
SO, MR. REYNOLD, I KNOW THIS YEAR IS OUR YEAR OF PROMISE LAND, AND WE WILL LOOK FORWARD DOING MORE LUCRATIVE BUSINESS WITH YOU AFTER WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS AT HAND.
HERE IS THE BANK OF AMERICA DETAILS ONCE AGAIN.
NAME: MR. BRIAN MOYNIHAN
Email: [REDACTED]
Call:[REDACTED]
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, MY REGARDS TO YOUR FAMILY.
AWAITING YOUR URGENT AND FAVOURABLE RESPONSE.
BEST REGARDS,
MRS. SHILPA VERMA
OCEANIC PARTNERS INVESTMENT LTD.
Not so fast there, Bubba-Louie! (Italics in original)
Mrs Verma
I can't pay the fees. If I might quote myself...
This has been a clusterfuck from the start. You didn't plan, you didn't ask questions, and you made stupid assumptions.
No, I can't pay even a fraction of that fee. Just in case you'd forgotten (and that's not so unlikely, based on what I said before), there's a global pandemic happening, and lots of people, including me, may have avoided infection but suffered major financial penalties in the last ten months or so. And I repeat; I can't pay even a fraction of that fee.
This deal is over, dead in the water, fucked up beyond all recognition.
I repeat; this deal is over, dead in the water, fucked up beyond all recognition.
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Admin on Jan 5, 2021 3:13:58 GMT
750k USD has to be the largest fee request I've ever seen. Kudos to his chutzpah.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 6, 2021 2:14:49 GMT
I suspect that the massive fee might have been reverse psychology; that only a legitimate source would demand such an amount.
6 January The Bank will give you a call.
The bank will not give Mal a call, because he never gave his number. In fact he never gave any of his details.
Mrs Verma
A phone call won't change the fact that I can't pay the fee.
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 6, 2021 12:45:47 GMT
The bank Lad didn't call, but send an email instead, and what a complete shit he turned out to be.
6 January
Dear Reynolds.
Kindly note that your lamentations and declarations are vividly acknowledged and respected with integrity, so do not conflict Payment Directives and Personal inadequacies, as that has no significant economic dividend to you as the certified Beneficiary of these funds..
However, I must be quick to point out that the pandemic circumstances ravaging the entire world at the moment is surely a global concern, but that's not to say, that the World has chosen to be stagnant, as the brave has forged on and the Global Economy has improved tremendously, compared to the period when the Globe shutdown the World Economy in Cowardice.
Sir, this is a palliative, which you must utilize at all cost and improve your standard and preparedness for the next wave of the Covid19 pandemic, so obviously, it will tantamount to irresponsibility and lack of proper foresight and gratification. if you remain rigid and adamant in the event of Beneficiary's financial obligation to this Payment Program endorsed and sponsored by the United Nations Organization/ World Bank .
Consequently, I advise you to do the needful promptly to ensure that your Bankers are credited accordingly.
Penny wise- Pounds Foolish, has never made a successful Business Man. any where in the World..
Mr. Brian Moynhan
Mal didn't vent too much, but made his feelings clear. Warning; political reference!
Mr Moynihan
Let's begin with this; you will call me Mr Reynolds and not just Reynolds. I am not your employee! Is there any understanding between us?
Now let's unpack your snobbery.
"so do not conflict Payment Directives and Personal inadequacies, as that has no significant economic dividend to you as the certified Beneficiary of these funds"
I'm not a beneficiary. I'm supposedly a fund manager. And payment directives? You can't give me directives. I don't work for you.
"Sir, this is a palliative, which you must utilize at all cost and improve your standard and preparedness for the next wave of the Covid19 pandemic, so obviously, it will tantamount to irresponsibility and lack of proper foresight and gratification."
I'm prepared for the next wave of COVID-19, and millions of dollars won't change it. Viruses don't give a damn for your bank balance.
"Consequently, I advise you to do the needful promptly to ensure that your Bankers are credited accordingly.Penny wise- Pounds Foolish, has never made a successful Business Man. any where in the World."
All your childish bromides can't make $750,000 appear in my account, so I can't pay the fees that you demand.
And FYI I'm no businessman; I'm a retired US Marine, one of the people who for many years was prepared to fight for your freedom while you and people like you bankrolled the psychopath who brought the United States into the worst crisis of its history.
That's all that I have to say to you on this matter.
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Birlic on Jan 6, 2021 12:47:47 GMT
... Let's begin with this; you will call me Mr Reynolds and not just Reynolds. I am not your employee!... Muhahahaha! Poor scammer!  |
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 8, 2021 0:43:18 GMT
Mrs Verma is acting dumb:
8 January
So, what are you suggesting now Mr. Reynold.
So Mal spells it out.
One, I'm suggesting that you get my name right.
Two, I'm suggesting that this has been a clusterfuck from the start. You didn't plan, you didn't ask questions, and you made stupid assumptions.
Three, I'm suggesting that I can't pay even a fraction of that fee, and even if I hadn't lost money through losing income during the pandemic, I still wouldn't have been able to pay most of that fee.
Four, I'm suggesting that this deal is over, dead in the water, fucked up beyond all recognition.
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 8, 2021 11:07:29 GMT
Have they had enough?
8 January That's alright then.
They shouldn't object to some informed analysis from Captain Mal.
How is it "alright" for you to tacitly admit to your incompetence and stupidity? Just wondering.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 10, 2021 1:35:54 GMT
Mrs Verma seems to regain her nerve just a little...
10 January Yes because you never wanted to cooperate with the business we have at hand. I need you to contact our client by yourself and explain what you have to do about his investment purpose which you have conducted. But I must let you know that you have nothing to lose in respect of this transaction but you will gain more than what you have spent. You have my words. Once again I am resending the client email address SEN. LAWAN, at [REDACTED] and tell him your mind about the investment purpose.
Best Regards
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
Mal replied with added sarcasm, and cc'd the "investor."
Mrs Verma
If you want your incompetence and stupidity to be fully displayed to the Investor, be my guest. It should be interesting reading.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
Let's hope that it's interesting.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 12, 2021 12:22:02 GMT
Mrs Velma had no idea.
10 January
What are you talking about?
Happy to explain!
Mrs Verma
You offered me the job, but you had no idea if I had any investment experience.
You expected me to pay the charges, but had no idea of my ability to do that.
Incompetence and stupidity, in spades.
The prosecution rests, your honor.
Malcolm Reynolds
Then the "president" chips in!
11 January
Why would you say a word of disrespectful to me.
Mr Lawan
Those words were not addressed to you but to Mrs Verma, as you'll see from the heading on each email. I thought you should know the facts of her incompetence.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
12 January So what are you saying abou the Investment?
Mr Lawan
Please be more specific with that question.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
Let's see what happens next.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 13, 2021 12:13:36 GMT
We have a specific question:
13 January Are you paying part of the transfer fee or not?
Mal has some bad news.
Mr Lawan
I didn't think you guys would haggle. But as it is, there's no way I could pay even one-tenth of that fee, so there's nothing more to discuss.
Malcolm Reynolds
13 January It's okay Mr. Reynolds
Now that's an ambiguous reply, and Mal interprets it as meaning "Don't worry about the transaction."
Mr Lawan
Thank you; that's settled then.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
I expect that Mal will be advised to pay the one-tenth; that won't be taken well.
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 26, 2021 9:20:25 GMT
Almost a fortnight passed before the first scammer returns...
25 January
How are you today and your family Mr. Reynold, please am still waiting to hear from you in respect of the payment to enable us finalize our transaction. Thank you Mrs Shilpa Verman
Ms Verma
I haven't made any payment.
Regards
Malcolm Reynolds
That was not well received.
Mr. Reynolds, I have explained that the fee you are paying is going to be split between us, so this is a business , you are meant to contribute both towards the success of this transaction, I cannot tell you alone to pay the transfer and the other charges fee alone and remember i already told you that you have nothing to lose but you will gain more than what you will be spending. I give you my words.
I await your positive response.
Mrs. Shilpa Verma
Mal explains...
Mrs Verma
First off, I can't afford to pay the fee; not even a fraction; secondly, I'm not an investor, so there's no point in my being part of the business. That's why I didn't make the payment! Do I have to draw you a gorram picture?
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Yastreb on Jan 27, 2021 12:53:50 GMT
"She" ain't letting go.
26 January
Mr. Reynolds, you might not be an investor yet you have an idea of area of investment, I must reassure you that you have nothing to be worried about in respect of this transaction, because 10% is set aside for all expenses that would be made. Remember in business both parties have to contribute to towards the success of the transfer. I want you to clear your doubtful mind and let us move ahead and do business.
I await your positive response.
Mrs. Shilpa Verma.
Mrs Verma
The last person as clingy as you was an ex-girlfriend, and I got a restraining order against her because she wouldn't accept that we had no future together.
Fact is, I'm no investor, nor do I want to be, and I told you that several times. And your stupid, vacuous platitudes won't change that.
Malcolm Reynolds
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Post by Yastreb on Mar 14, 2021 2:41:56 GMT
Belated update!
20 February
Hello, how are you doing today, this is to remind you of the transaction we have at hand, Please I will like to know if we continue on the process of the Fund transfer to your nominated bank account or we terminate the Investment Agreement.
Mrs Vermin
We don't have a transaction. That's your delusion; don't expect me to share it.
And something else; I never gave you a bank account.
Maybe she realised the futility of persistence? We'll probably never know.
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