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Jetée 03-29-2007 11:16 AM

And the beat goes on...:thumbsup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by morris_from_24
A delightful thread, thank you for giving them a taste of their own medicine.

The first email addr seems to have been shut down, but the second still worked.

Here is the email I sent :)

Quote:

Dear Sir,

I am searching for the where abouts of my brother Brian Griffian Sexton. All I have is is his old computer with all of his address contacts. I am writting in the hopes that you might have had contact with him and could help me locate him.

Ever since our mother our was diagnosed with the cancer he has slowly faded away from the family. At one point he just stopped returning calls and responding to emails. I am running out of hope that we can be in contact again.

Any information you could provide about my brother would be most helpful.

Warm regards,
John Sexton

:wave: Hey Morris, keep us informed of your progress with the MUGU Nigerians in this possible continuation of the 'Scammer Saga'. It'll be worth a laugh if they actually respond, those dumb thieving con-artists. I'll possibly join in the effort to string these greedy suckers along with a junk e-mail account because they actually had me going with their ruse tactics.:grumpy:

Time to take out the trash, partners!

amandachenee 04-10-2007 11:32 AM

Ok... After spending a few hours of my workday reading this... I just HAD to get in on it. I emailed him the following:

My cousin Brian had sent me an email with your information last summer, stating that you had come into a large sum of money that was meant to be mine. I am Richard Burson Sexton's illegitimate daughter, and this money should belong to me. Please get back to me asap. Thank you.

Bless your eyes.
Penelope

Stoked 05-04-2007 06:15 AM

I don't think I've laughed till I've cried at an internet thread in about 4 year. The letter is just comedy gold. His final rant/abuse is also a thing of beauty.

Very GG.

AVoiceOfReason 07-05-2007 01:34 PM

I respond to these quite often, but I've never taken it past the fourth response. If they make the mistake of invoking the name of God in their email, I tell them that God Almighty is watching their efforts to scam people, and they will have to answer for it on judgment day, etc.

I had ONE guy, in all the ones I strung along and then told them I knew it was a scam, write back and admit it. (I normally sign off with "Get a real job and stop trying to steal.") He said he was poor, needed food, no jobs in his area, etc. but to his credit, he said "And I'm not asking you send me any money."

So I didn't.

Midnight 08-14-2007 08:23 PM

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I havent laughed this hard in a long time. MAN I wish I had been told about tfp earlier - i'd have loved to have been around this place while this was going on!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Midnight

timthetwat 01-21-2008 05:00 PM

Good reading :)

jewels 01-21-2008 05:37 PM

Wow, I finally got to reading this thread. Incredibly hilarious and entertaining.

:lol: What patience. And how did that $520 climb to $550?

Manuel Hong 01-22-2008 04:51 PM

I laughed til I cried. Thanks Crack.
Now I have a tummy ache.

lagoonguy 03-31-2008 05:26 AM

hehe good stuff. and someone else posted it but 419eater.com is good too.

Varulven 04-01-2008 07:48 AM

Great,
thanks for real good laughs and keeping them away from my email.
:thumbsup:

blahblah454 04-18-2008 01:03 PM

I forgot about this! Its just as funny reading it the second time around.

paparora 08-20-2008 12:17 AM

Best thread ever!!!!

Ayashe 08-27-2008 05:19 PM

I just about busted a gut reading this, hilarious what lengths they will go through. Good job.

Gary Goodman 12-15-2008 02:18 PM

I know a guy who was taken by one of these. He owned a small manufacturing company, was in his late 60's and paid about $10,000.00 I think. Sad to see but he just believed it had to be true. Some people get desperate I guess. By the time it was over he had no recourse.

By the way, great read though!!

Crack 01-27-2009 04:32 PM

oh noes!
Leamington man loses $150,000 in Nigerian scam

InfiniteWisdom 03-09-2009 11:46 PM

I just read through this entire thread [new user here]. I laughed quite a bit. Crack you did a wonderful job. The oh noes of that one guy is sad, but really if someone is dumb enough to wire $150,000 to someone they don't really know they deserve it.

How does the saying go? A fool and his money are easily parted? Or some such thing. In any event. A bump to this thread, and thanks for the laughs. :D

Telluride 03-10-2009 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martian (Post 2087545)
It's a terrible affliction.

Donate today to help find a cure. :sad:

Catdaddy33 03-12-2009 07:04 AM

Best thread ever!!!

Crack 03-23-2009 06:57 PM

http://5.media.tumblr.com/gtMxWVPDwl...a52ko1_500.png

Gabbyness 03-25-2009 02:01 AM

LOL

Xerxys 09-03-2009 02:32 PM

My Sis answered an ad for a job opening.

From: Kenneth John <kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Subject: JOB INFO
To: "xxxxxxxx" <xxxxxx@yahoo.com>
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 11:45 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the response, i'm seeking a caregiver for my grandmother, you just need to let my grand mother know when you're free and able to see her and she would pick out of those hours. She is just 60 yrs old and not suffering from any disability or disease for now.she just had a surgery on Armenia operation for too much sugar content about three months ago. I just need someone who will come around to look and see how she is doing now that i'm away as why i don't mind her to travel down to your location so you can take care of her for me till i get back in 3 weeks time okay. I know its might be a lil inconvenient for you to accommodate her, i've make arrangements with her mobility agent, he will make necessary arrangement for any guest house around your location for her so you can always get to see her there. Your personal pay is the $300 weekly and every other expenses will surely be taking care of and you don't need to get worried about that. She will be arriving from Chelsea,Michigan. It will be fine with me if she can stay with you in your house.If not,her mobility agent will arrange for a guest house in your location where you will always go and attend to her as scheduled. She'll be arriving on the 18th of August. I'll be paying you in advance which will also be including the funds to pay for her Mobility agent.

Once you receive the payment, you'll get it cashed, deduct your pay for the first week and forward the balance to the Mobility agent for all her traveling expenses. so we can have a good and comfortable preparation before her arrival schedule. Kindly get back to me with your contact address,
1) Full Name:
2) Address:
3)City and State:
4)Post Code:
5) Valid Phone No:

All i need from you is total honesty and sincerity. I know you will be committed to the work, You will also have a nice period of working with her,as she is very friendly and honest woman okay. I will be waiting to hear from you.

Regards
Kenneth John

To: "xxxxxxxx" <xxxxxx@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: JOB INFO
To: "Kenneth John"
<kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 4:30 PM



Hello,
Thank you for replying.

My name is :

xxxxxx xxxxx
xxxxxx xxxxx Dr
xxxxx NC xxxxx
Tel: 919-555-5555 (Cell phone)
919-555-5555 (Home)

I am 24yrs and a Christian lady. I just graduated from a school in xxxxx xxxxxx (school name) I was doing ministry there. I moved to NC to be with my family so I haven't yet moved to my own house.

I believe you can get a guest house around here in Cary. I worked as a caregiver for an elderly lady in (Place) and I have a reference that you may contact. xxxxx XXXXX Tel: 919-555-5555.

When will you be arriving to NC? Or how long will she be staying at the guest house?

Have a great day.

----------------------------------------

From: xxxxxx xxxxxx <xxxxxx@yahoo.com>
To: Kenneth John <kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:43:24 AM
Subject: Re: URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED ASAP

you sent me a blank email.

--- On Sat, 8/15/09, Kenneth John <kennethjohn90@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Kenneth John <kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED ASAP
To: "xxxxxx" <xxxxxx@yahoo.com>
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 5:38 AM

I JUST CHECK ON THE STATUS OF DELIVERY OF THE CHECK AND HERE IT GOES;

Status: DELIVERED Last Scan:8/14/2009 7:35:00 AM DELIVERED CARY, NC
US CARY, NC
US Delivered
To:CARY, NC US
Delivery Date:Friday,
August 14, 2009 Delivery
Time:7:35:00
AM Delivery
Location:FRONT
DOOR Carrier:UPS Service:NEXT
DAY AIR EARLY AM UPS
Tracking Number:1xcxcxcxcxcxcx8

WHY DID YOU STAY MUTE.I NEED RESPONSE NOW.

KENNETH JOHN


From: xxxxxx xcxxxxxxxxxx <xxxxxx@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: JOB INFO
To: "Kenneth John"
<kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, August 14, 2009, 1:18 PM


Hello,

Did you arrive to UK safely? Please let me know what time your grandmother will be arrving and who exactly will be picking her up. Also you mentioned that the check was sent..where was it being sent from? Do you have the name of the driver who will pick her up? Please call me or you can give me your number I can call you...you are 5-6hours ahead in time. I would like to prepare myself tomorrow. Was I supposed to find a guest house or the driver was? I mean I can pick her up if you need me to...please keep me informed.

-----------------------------------------

From: xxxxx xxxxxx <xxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com>
To: Kenneth John <kennethjohn90@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:55:35 PM
Subject: Re: URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED ASAP


I received the check I think you were supposed to let me know how and where your grand mother will be. I have the check in my car I will not cash it until you tell me every detail. of your grandmother, If not I will go ahead and send it back to the address. Thanks.

-------------------

My sister is very stupid.

Reese 09-11-2009 12:41 AM

Xerxys, Please explain what's going on in that email exchange because apparently I'm very stupid too.

Xerxys 09-18-2009 09:29 PM

Reese, my sis answered a job ad. Got this Kenneth John dude who wanted someone to look after his ailing grandma coming down to NC. All he needed was her "honesty" and for her to pick out the guest house and relay the costs of everything she needed while she took care of her. He even sent her a check before hand. Hadn't she informed me of this before she sent the check to the bank she would have been out $3500.00!

GreyWolf 09-30-2009 04:13 AM

Stringing these guys along can be hilarious. My favourite from 419-Eater is about the Church of the Holy Cow:


Welcome to the 419 Eater

Salem 10-14-2009 02:02 PM

Lmao, oh this was absolutly amazing.

Crack, Bless your Eyes.

BackwoodsmanVA 10-17-2009 03:01 PM

You know,I seriously wonder why some of these folks do not hire a "Vinny" to take care of scammers....?They could have gotten off much easier by opaying Vinny you know...:mad:

Vinrej 12-19-2009 01:04 AM

I just read this now and so far its one of the best scamming the scammer thread or stories I've read.

The Skype chat is hilarious too!

smilton 12-18-2010 08:30 AM

There must be thousands of these guys running these scams

intak758 01-27-2011 10:32 AM

Oh my gosh, this is great stuff! I can't wait to hear more and to find out what their response is when you finally reveal you've been scammed THEM all along. Way to go man, that's really great!!

messedmidget 04-14-2011 03:16 AM

jks im about to fuck with some scammer who says he's from the FBI...

messedmidget 04-15-2011 11:25 AM

ima gonna fuck with him...
 
this should be fun... i'm about to send him a scam letter... except i'm putting my name as Phillip Fry... (the guy from futurama) this should be a lot of fun... i'll keep updating if he replys to me... :thumbsup:


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