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SCAM WARNING!! Tutoring rich oil workers in Nigeria
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dmb

Joined: 12 Feb 2003
Posts: 8397

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:38 am Post subject:

I'm feeling unloved. I never get any of this scam mail.

been_there

Joined: 28 Oct 2003
Posts: 284
Location: 127.0.0.1

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:31 pm Post subject: SURPRISE!

wooo wooo! Got the JOB!! And he didn't even check my references!! Too bad, because I give myself EXCELLENT references...

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Dear Hugh Drack,

How are you and your health, we have studied your references and which qualify you our new ESL teacher for my dear family, now view below and sign the contract letter attarched which will verify your acceptance in the job offer and you are required to sign and send it back to me immidiately for procedures. Thanks and have a great day.

I look Forward To Hear From You

Yours Family

Jerrys_family

The contract was one of the stock ones with all the options on it. All they had to do was delete the options that didn't apply, but THEY DIDN'T EVEN DO THAT! So I'm taking it upon myself to fill out the contract (including a full years severence pay, and a pet goat).

The other guy never responded to the Call of Cthullu bait. Hmmmm, he must fear HE WHO BUT SLEEPS BENEATH SUNKEN REI'LEY!

Anyway, my response:

Quote:

Dear Jerry,

This is sooo cool! I will be the bestest teacher to you and your kids. I just KNOW Jerrys kids will be the bestest and brightest! You will be soooo happy and I will teach them so good!

When does the job start? Where do I meat you? How will I know you when I meat you? Their is SO much to do!

Get back soon!

Hugh

swetepete

Joined: 26 Oct 2004
Posts: 16
Location: victoria, canada

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject: best bait

awww...he never offered ME a pet goat. Or a contract. I feel somehow very second class. Maybe I'll have better luck with Vincent's kids.

been_there

Joined: 28 Oct 2003
Posts: 284
Location: 127.0.0.1

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:57 am Post subject:

SO, anyway, back and forth while I send renamed dll files and blank documents just because ai can, and Jerry, keeps complaining...

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Dear Hugh,
How are you, please am so sorry for the little error in the contract letter because i couldint get it so please kindly open the attarched letter bellow and sign it then attarch it back and send it to me as soon as possible for me to start your papers proceduires okey,

Looking foward to hear from you

Yours Family

Jerrys Whilton

Finally, I'm bored enough to open up Photoshop and put a signature on the thing

Quote:

Dear Cleo,

How are you,i just want to tell you that we have confirm your signature in the contract letter we are greatfull and which qualified you our new ESL teacher once again we are very happy for you because we shall be expecting you soon to start work in our family.

Cleo you are now required to contact the Agency at [email protected] his name is James Oputa, he is incharge in all the procedures of your necessary traveling documents, so do contact him immidiately am sure he will reply you with all the informations you need concaining your traveling down here in Nigeria okey,Thanks and have a great day, we love you so much.

We expect you soon

Best Wishes

Jerrys Family

So I send a letter to Mr. Oputa

Quote:

Mr. Oputa,

Mr. Jerry Whilton says that I should talk 2 you about cumming to
Nigeria. He has hired me as a linguist for his family. I want to B
their as soon as posible. What can u do to help me with the visa and
stuff?

Thanks,
Hugh Drack

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Dear Applicant Hugh Drack,

Your Employer (The Mr Jerrys Family) has asked that we contact you on
requisite information required to process supporting documents that would
aid your travel down to your duty location to resume duties in record time.
However included herewith are details and information regarding procurement
of your travel documents and other supporting documents.
The Mr Jerry Family has mandated us to procure as well as process you
relevant travel documents, immigration particulars and other supporting
documents to facilitate your travel to Nigeria for commencement of work in
due time.
With respect to the requirements and certifications and other supporting
documents to be acquired, we wish to inform you of the Department of
Expatriate Resources (DER) requirements which states that all expatriates
who intend to work in Nigeria must have attained all DER Certifications in
various categories with respect to their contract engagements.

The DER Certifications will have to embrace the registration and approval of
your relevant information with the designated local agencies (Federal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and industry respectively with DER
inclusive).
Before we proceed the process of your Travel Documents here in Nigeria which
will enable you to Resume Work here in Nigeria in due time. We need to
verify these documents needed from you below:

(a) Your International Passport.

(b) Your CV Resume.

(c) A copy of the Sign Contract

Note that the entire document must be scan and send via Our E-mail address
without delay.At same time send the require document via DHL after
confirming it via E-mail Attachment.Get back to me as soon as possible
through when these documents are ready with you While we further your
Visa/Work Permit Processing.

Looking for your positive responses.

Thanks

I put some crap together and send it off:

Quote:

Hello Mr. goverment oficial,

Here is my stuff u wanted. It is all their, so dont you worry. I had to
use the scanner at the library cause mine broke. Please tell me when
this will be done and I will be going to Africa. It is scary and I
would like to know who will be meating me their when I get their.

Thank you,
Hugh

Here is the CV I sent. Would YOU hire me?

Quote:

CV for Hugh Drack

Education
Brownville Jr. High � General Diploma
Brownville High School - Graduate 2.0 GPA
Stanfield Higher Institute of Technology � B.A. Linguistics

Work Expereince

2000-2001 Bobs Outhouse Only Boutique � stocked shelfs and filled orders
2001-2003 Austin Supply Store � Filled in the cracks in the supply chain
2003-2005 City Underwriters New Technology � Warmed coffe and supplied sandwiches
2005-NOW Working as a tootor to poor dumb kids who God didnt love enouf to let speak English

Credentals

All-City Bible Quotation Competition 37th place
Bike Safety Certification
Brownsvile Public Library Card
Member D.A.R.E.
Phantom Video Store Customer #920831
Pins and Balls Bowling Club Silver Medal
New Life Church of the Ressurected Love for God Millineum Ressurected Decon Contributer
Registered voter Corporal County

Well, here comes the squeeze. The Nigerian MOI has a hotmail account and wants my money...

Quote:

Dear Applicant,

This is to inform you that we have received your document which is ok.
Your Employer (The Jerrys Family, Nigeria) has asked that we contact you on
requisite information required to process supporting documents that would
aid your travel down to your duty location to resume duties in record time.
However included herewith are details and information regarding procurement
of your travel documents and other supporting documents.

The Jerrys Family has mandated us to procure as well as process you relevant
travel documents, immigration particulars and other supporting documents to
facilitate your travel to Nigeria for commencement of work in due time.
With respect to the requirements and certifications and other supporting
documents to be acquired, we wish to inform you of the Department of
Expatriate Resources (DER) requirements which states that all expatriates
who intend to work in Nigeria must have attained all DER Certifications in
various categories with respect to their contract engagements.

The DER Certifications will have to embrace the registration and approval of
your relevant information with the designated local agencies (Federal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and industry respectively with DER
inclusive).

The reason for the review of this policy as communicated by the DER is to
ensure that expatriates with Letter of Contract do not have to travel down
to Nigeria for any other reason other than the primary aim of commencement
of work as required.

The DPR Certifications will cost you the following:

1. DER Application Form/Approval - $180.00

2) Flight Ticket and Visa Application- ($2150) (Has been Paid by Jerry
Whilton Your Employer WOW, How nice of him to do that!)

Various Ministerial Registrations:

(a) Commerce and Industry - $45

(b) Foreign Affairs - $50

(c) Expatriate Work Permit - $100

3. DER expatriates quota approval Charge
in relevant categories - $35

Total $410 (USD) (To be paid by you) starting off small. Wonder if he will ever get this money.....

View the Visa form via attachment follow the instrustion carefully and
return it back to us via E-mail attachment .
Please note that the cost of Visa and Prepaid Flight Tickets has been
undertaken by your employer.
This will enable us commence and finalize all your necessary work
permit/Visa and registration of documents as we need to reach out to our
contact for immediate procurement of your visa and other supporting
documents in record time.

As a result of time constraint for expatriates owing to the Work
Commencement Date, all payments are to be made via western union money
transfer in care of,
Accountant;

Receiver: Harry Iyasala

Address: 106 Ikot-Ekpene

City: Aba

State: Abia State

Payout Location: Nigeria

Go to the nearest bank or post office and indicate your intention of sending
a Western Union Money Transfer. Provide them with the details above, and
then proceed to scan, attach and send receipt via e mail to us informing us
that the transfer has been remitted.

This would enable us initiate procurement of requisite documents which
should be through by Friday 13th being th October 2006. after which
documents (Hard Copy Agreement Letter, Prepaid Flight Tickets and Visa
inclusive) would be packaged and sent to you via DHL Speed Delivery to
enable you travel down to your duty location to resume duties in record
time. Indicate in your response, convenient hours to receive package on
procurement to enable us make appropriate adjustments with DHL

Documents should be expected within three working days on confirmation of
payment information. You will be required to scan and send immediately,

1. Payment information and the information below in
Subsequent correspondence;

2. Name of the nearest airport you would be flying
Into the country from

3. As International passport details is with us, (Scan and send as
attachment)

4. An address reachable by courier services.

Your visa and other immigration formalities as well as travel tickets will
be provided by The Jerrys Family through us, and delivered along side with
your relevant documents and other supporting documents (contract engagement
documents after endorsement.)

Do well to also indicate your arrival date of receipt of travel documents as
that would enable us arrange airport pickup.

Please acknowledge receipt of this e mail and information contained here
with.
Regards.

Name: Harry Iyasala
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION AGENCY
Suite 13 Nova plaza
ABUJA,
NIGERIA.

I just don't feel comfortable now going to Nigeria. Isn't it dangerous?

Quote:

Mr. Iyasala,

I will get to work on that, but my mom is worried about Africa. She always worrys.

Yours,
Hugh

and then to Jerry

Quote:

Mr. Jerry,

Who will meat me in Africa? It is a big place and I have never been to Africa. Will it be you or Mr. Iyasala? My mom says she wants to know who will be taking care of me before she will be able to sleep at night, so send a picture of whoever will be at the airport. My mom says that people get kidnapped and killed in Africa, so she wants a picture of the person who will be meating me so she knows it is ok. Send a picture and hold up the sign so I know it will be you. Make it a nice sign. Make "We love a Hugh Drack the Cunning Linguist" on the sign so my mom can see you and know it is you so she will leave me alone and not worrie.

Send it quick!! The emmigration people have the paperwork ready and I am filling out all the forms.

Hugh Drack

That should be nice.

Also, got a return on he Call of Cthullu bait; I'll post it as soon as it gets a bit more interesting.

Stephen Jones

Joined: 21 Feb 2003
Posts: 4124

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:27 am Post subject:

Quote:

so she wants a picture of the person who will be meating me

Please tell me that's a spelling mistake

Bayden

Joined: 29 Mar 2006
Posts: 988

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

Stephen Jones wrote:

Quote:

so she wants a picture of the person who will be meating me

Please tell me that's a spelling mistake

No that's really how you spell it Rolling Eyes

This has all the hallmarks of a classic scam.
Govt. agency with a hotmail acount Laughing

And send the money via western union.
You have GOT to send them on at least one embarrasing and fruitless trip to W.U.
In fact learn about TWERPing here www.thescambaiter.com

been_there

Joined: 28 Oct 2003
Posts: 284
Location: 127.0.0.1

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:18 pm Post subject:

Of COURSE that's how you spell "Meating". Please notice that Hugh Drack spells ALL his words the way GOD intended! Yes, I'm actually a member of both the scambaiter and 419 eater. One of the fun things to do is send the money via secure WU (a very secure method, since the money is SO secure, no one seems to be able to get to it) to a far-off random place that they MUST go to to pick it up. Any suggestions where we should send him? Anyone? Bueller?

some waygug-in

Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Posts: 339

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:33 am Post subject:

Tell him you can only send the money to Guatemala...due to current banking restrictions involving forengi curre