It’s Thursday, July 28, 2011 and they said it would be a few more days.
Looks like the Exxon-Mobil award isn’t gonna happen. They failed to provide the waiver I demanded by the deadline.
No matter, others rise.
Initial message:
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Attn: My Dear, I am Mr.Steve Morgan, I am a US citizen, 48 years Old. I reside here in New Braunfels Texas. My residential address is as follows. 108 Crockett Court. New Braunfels Texas, United States, I am one of those that took part in the Compensation in Nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me, I had paid over $50,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment all to no avail. So I decided to travel to WASHINGTON D.C with all my compensation documents, And I was directed by the ( F B I) Director to contact Mr.Kelvin Williams, who his a representative of the ( F B I ) and a member of the COMPENSATION AWARD COMMITTEE, currently in Nigeria.and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake. He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment. Right now I am the most happiest man on earth because I have received my compensation funds of $15 Million Us Dollars Moreover, Mr.Kelvin Williams, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your name as one of the beneficiaries, and your email address, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr.Kelvin Williams. You have to contact him directly on this information below. COMPENSATION AWARD HOUSE You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing. The only money I paid after I met Mr.Kelvin Williams was just $290 for the paper works, take note of that. Once again stop contacting those people, I will advise you to contact Mr.Kelvin Williams so that he can help you to Deliver your fund instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction. Thank You and Be Blessed. |
| “Attn: My Dear?” Getting a little familiar there, buddy. |
Hi Steve, You’ll understand if I’m a little skeptical. I’ve wasted so much money already on these scams. If you’re in fact in New Braunfels, Texas, please provide a picture of yourself standing in front of 108 Crockett Court. I’ll compare it to what I see on Google Street View and decide if you’re legit or not. You be blessed as well, |
Because it looks like 108 Crockett Court is a tree: |
| He writes back nonetheless. |
Kind Sir, I am sorry that I can not provide a picture your request. I have no camera. Please contact agent Mr. Kelvin Williams immediately to protect your intrest. Best regards, |
| No camera, eh. We’ll have to come up with something else. |
Hello Steve, Very well. We will have to authenticate you in some other way. Please call this toll-free number: 1-800-***-**** [Sorry, Jeff. I'll pay the LD on this call.) When it is answered, you will exactly state the following: "I am the one who is called Robo Hash." They will act like they don't understand you, but this is just to see if you will repeat it EXACTLY as before. DO NOT say anything other than the above pass phrase. Then hang up. I will be notified that you correctly authenticated and that the call came from the 830 area code. Sincerity, |
| Okay, so the part about calling from the 830 area code didn't make sense? My friend Jeff reports a call to his toll-free number from an "unavailable" number. Close enough. |
Dear Sire, I called the number and spoke as you said. Can we be assured that I am as I say? Warmth Regards, |
| Yeah, you did, but I still have my doubts. |
Dearest Steve, I can confirm that you called the number and uttered the correct pass phrase, but only once! When asked to repeat it, you stuttered a little and therefor did not complete the authentication. This is a matter of the utmost trust. I must feel confident that you are who you say you are and that you can follow instructions. Please try again and understand my frustration. Yours, |
| Okay, so now my buddy Jeff wants in on the act. Fair enough, since it's his toll free number we're abusing. |
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JEFF: Thank you for calling ****** ******. How may I direct your call? |
| Jeff calls me a few minutes later. It takes a while for him to stop laughing and tell me what happened. We enjoy a good chortle. I decide to email Steve first this time: |
Hello Steve, What the hell did you say to my authenticator service? They are furious with me now and are threatening to discontinue my account. If you can not follow these simple instructions, then it’s clear you can’t be counted on and your advice to contact this FBI agent is a fools errand. We will try this ONE MORE TIME: (Pay Attention!)
Losing my patience with you, |
| Steve is obviously annoyed, but he really wants me to play his scam. |
| He calls again. |
JEFF: Thank you for calling ****** ******. How may I direct your call? STEVE: I am the one who is called Robo Hash. JEFF: How many times do I have to tell you? STEVE: I am the one who is called Robo Hash. JEFF: Okay, you’ve authenticated. Now go to hell! CLICK |
| This time, Steve emails me before Jeff gives me the update. |
Sir, I called the number and was told I’m authentic. The man who answered then became abusive and swore at me. I think you should know this. Now please make immediate contact with Mr. Kelvin Williams? Kind regards, |
| Not so fast there, old chum. I think I can get a good mad out of you yet. |
Hello Steve, Yes, I have confirmation that you used the pass phrase correctly. However, the caller ID on the display shows “UNAVAILABLE” instead of the area code for New Braunsfels, TX. This is disappointing to say the least. While I am certain that you are making a sincere effort, your attempts are yielding naught but frustrating failure. I really must insist that you remove the block on your caller ID and successfully complete the authentication process. This is for your protection as well as mine. I could very well be someone disreputable who is trying to take advantage of your kindness and swailings. Be of good cheer and remember the Alamo! James Thomas |
| A day passes with nothing. Better twist him again. |
Dear Steve, Are you on drugs? You can not call my authenticator service and make threats! I am all the more convinced that even if this is not a scam, you are someone who is not to be trusted. Thanks to you, my service contract has been canceled and I am having to negotiate with another, more expensive service! Thanks for nothing! Soak your head! James Thomas |
| Just minutes before we go to press… |
Sir! I most assured did not call your service again!! I a trying to unblock the call ID as you demand. The man at your service is crude and abusive and yhou should cease to do business with him at once! I will call any service you arrange and am making the caller ID. Mr. Steve Morgan |
Okay, so we gotta go to press with what we got. Hopefully, I can string him along for another week.
Have an excellent Thursday and recall that tomorrow is Friday and we shall be bit on the tardy side.
It’ll be worth it though because Heidi will reveal how she uses her smart phone to save money in the checkout line!
**NOTE** Special thanks to Jeff for unknowingly volunteering his toll free number for this!