Dear Scamo,
After reading some of the wacky fun your Kindly Contributors
have had with all these Lads, I had to try it myself.
Here's the story of Al Bundy among the
Mugus.
***Here.s the header info and the original proposal letter . I deleted about
90% of the stupid letter, leaving just the .important. parts.]
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From: "GROTE FORTUNE MGOMENI" evinn2@netscape.net
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 09:27:17
To:
Subject: URGENT ASSISTANCE
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL & URGENT.
I am Mr., M GROTE an Executive Accountant with the Department of finance of
mineral resources and energy South Africa.
Within the Department of finance where I work as an Executive Accountant and
with the cooperation of four other top officials, we have in our possession as
overdue payment bills totaling Twenty - One Million, Five Hundred Thousand U.
S. Dollars ($21,500,000.) which we want to transfer abroad.
I have the authority of my partners involved to propose that should you be
willing to assist us in the transaction, your share of the sum will be 25% of
the $21.5 million, 70% for us and 5% for taxation and miscellaneous expenses.
The business itself is 100% safe, on your part provided you treat it with
utmost secrecy and confidentiality.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. FORTUNE M. GROTE.
Please reply only to this email account below olembemulete@netscape.net
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12-23-02
Grote,
Your message is very interesting! What do I have to do to get this money?
Don't use my business e-mail address again. Do you understand this? Use this
private address from now on.
Al Bundy
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***His reply is even longer and more boring than the opening letter. He
repeats the whole scheme and adds the usual assurances that this is 100% risk
free.]
From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al BundySubject:
break down
Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 03:29:57.
REFERENCE TO YOUR EMAIL OF TODAY, I
WANT TO USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND ONCE MORE, THAT THE SAID
FUND {$21,500,000:00} IS AN OVER INVOICE SUM FROM CONTRACTS, WHICH, I AND MY
PARTNERS CAME ACROSS, AS A RESULT OF MY GOOD POSITION IN THE OFFICE WITH THE
GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA. A FRESH ACCOUNT MAINLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS
TRANSACTION. [blah, blah, blah] 9.YOU WILL BE OFFICALLY CONTACTED BY THE SOUTH
AFRICA RESERVE BANK TO PROCEED TO THEIR ACCREDITED OFFSHORE PAYMENT CENTER IN
EUROPE (AMSTERDAM ) WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES FEE.BEFORE THE THE FUND
WILL BE TRANSFERED TO YOUR NOMINATED ACCOUNT.10. AT THIS STAGE, I WILL MEET
WITH YOU IN HOLLAND WITH THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND WE SHALL BOTH PROCEED TO
THIS PAYMENT CENTER TO SIGN OUT THE FUND RELEASE ORDER.11.PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU
ARE NOT SENDING US A CENT IN THIS TRANSACTION YOUR FINANCIAL INVOLVEMENT SHALL
ONLY BE NEED IN AMSTERDAM AT THE PAYMENT CENTER. YOU SHOULD NOT ENTERTAIN ANY
FEAR, AS YOU OR WE SHALL NOT FACE ANY RISK IN THIS BUSINESS, PLEASE NOTE THAT
ALL MODALITIES ARE IN PLACE. I WILL JOIN YOU ON PHONE AFTER THIS EMAIL FOR
FURTHER EXPLANATION SO PLEASE KINDLY SEND ME YOUR PRIVATE PHONE NUMBERS.
IF YOU ARE READY TO ASSIST US SEND ME A CONFIRMATION MAIL TO ENABLE ME SEND YOU
THE APPLICATION FORM. BEST REGARDS.GROTE MGOMENI N.B:TIME IS VERY PARAMOUNT IN
THIS TRANSACTION.-- GROTE FORTUNE MGOMENI0027-836-228-895
[Blah, blah, blah. Oh, puh-lease. Now let.s set him straight. He.s a thief;
this is dangerous; I don.t really trust him; he.s not getting my phone or fax
numbers; I want a larger share and he.s not the only mugu who wants to make me
rich. But still, he.s my friend for life!]
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12-26-02
Grote,
Let's get a few things straight. I didn't get to be the Assistant Manager at
the third largest shoe store in the Great Northern Mall by being careless. So
I know that you didn't come by this money honestly. That's fine with me, as
long as I get my share.
I also know your situation is desperate. Who knows when your contractors are
going to figure out that you've taken their money? Then they'll come after you
with guns and machetes like I read about in America's number one source for
news and entertainment, Big'ns. And they'll come after me next if you have my
fax and phone number that can be used to track me down. So let's just
communicate this way, thank you very much.
Also, I think 25% for me is too low for this kind of transaction. I want 35%
plus whatever is left of the 5% set aside for expenses when the business is
concluded. That leaves you with 60%, which is $12,900,000. If you don't
agree, then the deal is off. I have another offer from the beautiful wife of
General Jonas Savimbi which looks equally attractive - and she has offered me
35%.
That being said, what do we need to do next?
Your friend for life,
Al Bundy
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12-27-02
From: Grote
To Al
***I edited out about 80% of the jibber jabber . it.s a form letter, except
maybe for the 3rd paragraph. I hope he doesn.t really think Al will settle for
30% plus the expense money.
Thank you very much for your reply and I am very happy at the way you are
handling it so far, which I must say reassures me of your confidence in the
transaction. I have critically read your mail very well and the contents have
been well understood as you well know time is not on our side any more and all
we are doing is to conclude as fast as possible the transaction. We have
accepted to offer you 30% plus whatever is left of the 5% set aside for
expenses when the business is concluded because of the moral and financial
Contribution that is required of you, please note that your financial
involvement shall only be required after the reserve bank of south Africa must
have approved the fund release order and the approvals faxed to you. Finally, I
will join you on phone later in the day for further explanations.
Regards,GROTE.0027836228895
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12-27-02
Grote,Forget
about it if you don't agree to my percentage. I want 35% plus whatever is left
of the 5% expense fund. Where do you want to meet face to face? And when? Your
friend for life,Al
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12-30-02
IT THE PLEASURE TO INFORM YOU THAT AFTER DUE CONSIDERATIONS AND
CONSULTATIONS WITH MY PARTNERS , WE HAVE DECEIDED TO 32% AND WHAT EVER IS LEFT
FROM THE 5% AND THIS DECISION IS FINAL. ALSO NOTE THAT ALL THIS WILL BE DONE
WHEN ALL THE DOCUMENTS ARE READY ON YOUR NAME. I WANT US TO MEET FACE TO FACE
IN AMSTERDAM TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT THAT WILL BIND
US TOGETHER THIS IS AFTER YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED ALL THE APPROVALS AND AN
APPOINTMENT DATE HAS BEEN FIXED WITH THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN AMSTERDAM.
CONCLUSIVELY, IF YOU ACCEPT TO DO ALL THAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU, KINDLY SEND YOUR
BANK DETAILS FOR US TO COMMENCE THE PAPER WORKS HERE IN SOUTH AFRICA. I WAIT
YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE. MEANWHILE I WISH YOU A PROPEROUS NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE.
REGARDS,GROTE.
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1-5-03
Grote,
I have been away on a holiday skiing trip with my family. Your offer of 32%
plus what is left of the 5% expense fund is disappointing, but in the interest
of not causing any further delays, I agree to accept it.
What do I have to do now?
Al
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***The mugu sends a prompt reply with some cheesy forms for me to complete and
a request for my own letterhead with bank info. Yeah, right.
From: Grote
To: Al Bundy
Subject: Positive Thinking
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003
Thank you very much for your reply and I am very happy at the way you are
handling it so far, which I must say reassures me of your confidence in the
transaction. I have critically read your mail very well and the contents have
been well understood as you well know time is not on our side any more and all
we are doing is to conclude as fast as possible the transaction. Therefore I
suggest that we take this step to conclude this transaction to avoid any
mistake or any thing that will jeopardize this transaction especially now that
we are at the end of the transaction. SO please kindly fill the application
form and return ASAP this will enable us commence with the paper work. warm
regards,Grote
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1-6-03
Dear Grote,
Here are the papers you requested on my "company letterhead." Of course I
can't have $21.5MM deposited into my U.S. account or the IRS will begin asking
some tough questions.
When I get to Amsterdam, I am sure you can assist me in opening an account
there for immediate deposit of the funds. Then we can wire the money to an
account in Switzerland or Wyoming where the government cannot trace it and make
us pay taxes. Brilliant, isn't it?
What are you going to do with your share? If you still want ideas on investing
it, I have a brother-in-law who has an ostrich ranch where we can grow our
millions quicker than you can imagine. Ostrich meat and eggs sell for
outrageous prices here. American cowboys pay high prices for ostrich-skin
boots. Nothing gets wasted except the guts and bones. Are you interested in
this venture? With that much money we can become the biggest ostrich ranchers
in America!
I am also working on some other investment schemes.
Your brother for life,
Al
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Bundy Engineering Company
1200 Michigan Avenue, Suite 838
Chicago, Illinois 60609
USA
Group managing Director,
implementation & exploration dept,
South African mining & natural resources,
Pretoria office district.
Republic of South Africa.
Sir,
RE: CONTRACT NO: MNR/1539/SA/98: SUPPLY/INSTALLATION OF BPSD 5000,000 MONAX
AXEL, 2000,000 TURBINE FLOW, SUPER PROPYLENE PLANT AND TERMINATION OF REMOTE
CONTROL CABLES FROM "D TO G".
With reference to your circular letter and article 12.8 (a) of our supplement
agreement, we take the liberty to submit to you our attached
invoice no: for the sum of $21,500,000 (twenty one million five hundred
thousand dollars only) being payment due under contract no:
mnr/1539/sa/98.
We are with the expectation that you shall expedite action on the settlement of
this long outstanding claim.
Please kindly remit the above stated amount in full to our USD dollars account
details below:
Name of beneficiary: Al Bundy
Name of bank: To be advised in Amsterdam upon arrival
Swift code: . . . . . .
Account number: . . . . . .
Bank address Amsterdam, Holland
Phone: TBA
Fax: TBA
YOUR PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF THIS BILL SHALL ENABLE US UPDATE OUR RECORD WITH YOUR
CORPORATION.
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
Al Bundy
Assistant Manager
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Bundy Engineering Company
1200 Michigan Avenue, Suite 838
Chicago, Illinois 60609
USA
ITEM NO: JOB DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
01.SUPPLY/INSTALLATION OF BPSD5000, 000 $ 10,000,000
02. MONA AXEL, 2000,000 TURBINE FLOW $ 8,000,000
03. SUPER PROPYLENE PLANT AND TERMINATION
OF REMOTE CONTROL CABLES FROM Â..D TO GAS. $ 3,500,000
(TWENTY ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US
DOLLARS ONLY). TOTAL: $ 21,500,000.00
CERTIFIED OFFICIAL INVOICE: THIS BILL IS QUOTED AND PAYABLE IN U.S DOLLARS
ONLY.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SUPPLY/INSTALLATION
CONTRACT SITE: SOUTH AFRICA.
DESTINATION CODE: 09/SA
YOURS FAITHFULLY,
Al Bundy
Assistant Manager
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: REMINDER
Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 15:45:23 -0500
Mr Bundy
pls kindly fill the application form and send it back to us,
so that we can start the paper work on your name as the
beneficiary of the fund.
Regards.
GROTE
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Dear Brother,
What in blazes is going on over there? I already filled out the form and sent
it back to you on my "company letterhead" as you requested!
Let's not waste anymore time on all these silly forms. I just want to get my
hands on all that money. What will you do with yours? Do you want me to find
houses here in the USA for you and your partners? Will you need one house for
each partner or will you all live together in one great big house?
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: Grote
To: Al Bundy
Subject: Contact
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003
ATTN: AS I TOLD YOU EARLIER THAT ALL IS NOW SET FOR THIS BUSINESS.I HAVE
FORWARDED YOUR INFORMATIONS TO THE SECURITY COMPANY THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
YOUR PAYMENT.I WANT YOU TO MAKE EVERY NECESSARY ARRANGEMENT SO THAT WE CAN MEET
IN HOLLAND SO THAT YOU CAN SIGN FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT.
BELOW IS THE CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR
CLAIM. FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAMfountaintrust@zwallet.comPHONE:0031
613866335CONTACT MAN:MR GEORGE SMITH. KINDLY CONTACT THEM TO MAKE ENQUIRY
REGARDING YOUR CLAIM.I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN.REGARDS,MR GROTE.
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Jan 15, 2003
Dear Brother Grote,
Thanks for your message. I was getting worried again since it has been a week
since your last communication. I am afraid that your contractors are going to
notice their money is missing and come after us. The first month of the year
is when most companies do their final accounting for the past year. How long
will it be until these people notice that $21,500,000 is missing?
How much does George Smith know about this business? What should I tell him if
he asks about what we're doing? Do you know him personally? How do you know
he's trustworthy?
You haven't done much to reassure me about this deal. I don't want to end up
in a mess of trouble. Please tell me about the precautions you are taking to
protect us from your contractors and from the authorities.
If we are going to be partners, we should also be friends. That's the American
way. Please tell me about yourself. Are you married...with children? How old
are you? What are your interests? Do you like cheese? I look forward to
hearing from you.
Your friend for life.
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: our fate
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:07:37 -0500
ATTN:Al Bundy,
Thank you also for your response to my mail.I want you to know that this fund
we are talking about is an overinvoiced contract sum in which the actual
contact payment has been paid to the original contractors.This contract in
question has since been executed.We were able to overinvoice the contract due
to our position in the office.Note that the original contractors has no say in
this issue.
Mr George Smith is the payment coodinator of the South Africa offshore payment
center FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAM.Their duty is to make offshore payments
to contractors after receiving directives from the Reserve Bank of South
Africa.,Mr George Smith does not have any right to ask you any question
regarding what you are doing.We made every documents available on your name as
the beneficiary of the fund.Mr George Smith has received an instruction from
the Reservebank of South Africa to release the fund to you without delay only
on the ground that you pay the administrative fee required to sign for the
release of the fund into your account.
If Mr George Smith is not trustworthy,
1,He would have not been an official of the South African Government offshore
payment center[FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAM]
2,He would have not received an advice from the Reserve Bank of South
Africa,the umbrella body of all financial institution in South Africa.
On a serious note,i want you to know that everything needed for the success of
this business is already in place,so note that you are not getting into any
mess.
I beleive we are partners already and also friends.I am happily married with
two kids[a boy and and a girl].I am 46 years old.Pardon me if i may ask how old
you are too,and if you are married and also your area of specialization.
I want you as a matter of urgency,to contact MR George Smith of FOUNTAIN TRUST
FINANCE to know our fate regarding when you should go to sign for the release
of the Fund into your account.I want you to know that i shall travel from south
africa to meet with you in holland when going to sign for the release of the
fund into your account inoder to assist you.
I have asked you to send me your telephone number which you have refused,now
how do i know you are serious about this business?
I await your prompt response.
Regards,
Mr Grote.
***Well that.s certainly reasurring. He.s definitely a trustworthy guy and we
can make millions together. Except. I don.t think we.re going to like this
Smith fellow very much.
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Jan. 15, 2003
Dear Mr. Smith,
Mr. Fortune M. Grote has advised me to contact you relating to a business deal
we are pursuing. I will assume that Mr. Grote has provided you with the
information and documents that will enable you to move this business forward.
Please contact me by return e-mail.
Al Bundy
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Dear Brother Grote,
Thanks for your message and for the information about you and your family. I
am also married with children. I have two teenagers, son Bud and daughter
Kelly. Both are ready for college, so I need to add more money to the college
funds we've been saving since they were born. I'm 45 years old and my
specializations are quality footwear and retail management.
Attached is a photo of me with the Heisman Trophy which was awarded to me for
being the Most Valuable Player on my high school football team.
Now that we know each other better, I am willing to give you my telephone
number. But I don't want you to use it except in an emergency. My wife Peg is
always in the house and she is very nosy. She often berates me for my
moneymaking schemes and calls me foolish. We'll show her who's foolish, won't
we? If she catches me taking calls from foreigners about a confidential
business deal, she will put a stop to the deal. So if you ever call - and I
hope you don't - and a female voice answers, hang up immediately. If she hears
someone with a funny accent asking for me, she'll queer the whole deal for us.
Also, since this money is stolen - you can call it what you want, overpaid
contracts or whatever - I do not want there to be any record of any unusual
phone calls at this time. I hope you understand this.
The phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. Please do not use it unless absolutely
necessary and don't give it to anyone else.
Today I received another message from George Smith. He is asking for a lot of
personal information. I will provide what I can and hope it is enough.
What are you going to do with your share of this money? What about your
partners? Will you come to live in America - land of the free and home of the
Braves?
Send me your picture. If you have a photo of your family, send it and I'll
send you one of mine.
Your friend for life.
Al
***The phone number is for some psychic from an ad I saw in a newspaper. If he
calls it, maybe they can scam each other!
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From: George Smith
To: Al Bundy
Subject: YOUR CALIM (REPLY ASAP)
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003
ATTENTION:ALBUNDY,This is to inform you that the above mentioned representative
[FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAM]of the offshore payment center of south
African government has received order not to release your contract payment to
anybody as the beneficiary, and we require the following information from you
for immediate payment and transfer of your funds into your nominated bank
account. [1] The name of the beneficiary with a proper identification [2] A
passport photograph scanned and send via this box [3] Bank account / bank
details [4] Last approval received from the reserve bank of South Africa
These documents will be used to open a non-resident bank account here in
Amsterdam with our contact bank the ABN AMRO before an appointment for meeting
and endorsement of release documents of your funds will be given to you as the
beneficiary you are required to send the sum of euro: 4.500.00 Four thousand
five hundred through western union money transfer to the name below. This money
will enable us to pay for stamp duties for your approved documents as it is in
agreement with sub section 243 of the offshore payment laws of the EEC and the
world bank capital flight regulatory act of 1973 between south Africa and the
Netherlands government that before any payment of such magnitude, approval
permission must be received from the ministry of justice within the control
territories. SURNAME: OKAFOROTHER NAME: NGOZI FIDELISAMSTERDAM, Netherlands
Upon the receipt of all the above-mentioned information.s, we will thenprogram
your payments in our systems and give you an appointment for endorsement of
your fund release authority in our office in Netherlands. Note: all this
requirement must be completed before you will be allowed to come for
endorsement, you must send all this information.s immediately. Speak to me as
soon as you receive this mail for payment directives. Yours sincerely,MR
GEORGE SMITH(Payment Coordinator)FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAMPhone:
31-613-866-335Fax: 31-203-330-2741EMAIL: fountaintrust@zwallet.com
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Dear Mr. Smith,
Thanks for your message. Mr. Grote has advised me that you are trustworthy and
dependable, so I will provide as much information as I can at this time. I
hope you will find it sufficient for this transaction:
1. Name: Alvin C. Bundy III
Identification: Social Security number: xxx-xx-xxxx
Drivers License: Illinois number xxxxxxxx, valid through April 2004
Birth Certificate: Cook County number xxxxxxxx, dated April 19,1957
On file at Cook County Courthouse
2. Passport: U.S.A. number xxxxxxxx. (Note: State Department warnings state
that it is unadvisable to send passport images or details overseas by fax or
e-mail, so I cannot comply with your request for a scanned image.)
3. Bank Account: Mr. Fortune M. Grote is to assist me in opening a bank
account upon my arrival in Amsterdam. It would be inadvisable for my company
to accept the funds into a U.S. account.
4. Last approval from Bank of South Africa - please contact Mr. Grote for this
document.
Regarding the $4,500 for stamp duties, I will bring cash when I travel to
Amsterdam to meet with you and Mr. Grote. You are unknown to me, so I feel
better delivering this sum in the presence of my partner Mr. Grote.
My telephone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. Please do not use it except in the case
of an absolute emergency. Do not discuss this business with anyone else who
answers. For business and tax purposes, there must be no record of
international calls to this number. Perhaps Mr. Grote can explain this to you.
Indiscreet use of this phone may result in my inability to participate in this
transaction.
Sincerely,
Al Bundy
***Oh, gee willikers, I don.t know about this Smith.
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Dear Brother Grote,
I have replied to Mr. Smith's message, but I am still worried about him. He
has asked me to send him 4,500 Euros by Western Union. I know that it is never
advisable to wire money to strangers. I believe he thinks I'm stupid. Well
I'm not. I'm smart.
Do you think we can handle this with cash upon my arrival in Amsterdam? Also,
can you assist me in opening a bank account there? I don't want to accept this
money into a U.S. bank account for obvious reasons. The best way will be to
transfer the funds directly from a new account in Amsterdam to an account in
Switzerland or Wyoming where the money will be safe from questioning
authorities and tax collectors.
I gave Smith my phone number and now I'm having second thoughts about that. He
was very forward about demanding money for "stamp duties", whatever that means.
I hope he doesn't do something stupid to cause my wife to become suspicious.
Please warn him to be discreet. I have a very bad feeling about this Smith.
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: Grote
To: Al Bundy
Subject: Smith
Date: Sat 18 Jan 2003
ATTN:AL BUNDY, How are you today,I dont know the outcome of what you must have
discussed with him,but for the success of this business,you should comply to
whatever they say because they represent the South Africa Reserve Bank,they are
incharge of any payment from Africa.So i beleive they have a laid down
procedure in which they operate before the wire transfer can be made.You must
beleive what ever i tell you.First i want to know what the money he asked you
to send it for. I want you to know that am present in my home country[South
Africa],we can only meet in Holland after you must have booked an appointment
with them. Kindly send me a copy of evry mail you send to Mr Smith. Regards
Mr Grote
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Dear Mr. Grote,
Here is a copy of the message I sent to Mr. Smith.
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***I just pasted in my latest message to Smith, which Grote has certainly seen,
since he or someone at the next booth in the internet café or sweat shop he
operates from is Smith.
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Grote,
My accountant Mr. Jefferson Darcy has advised me against wiring any money
overseas to a stranger I have never met. I must agree with him. Mr. Smith's
messages are not friendly and I do not think he has our best interests in mind.
He is a minor bureaucrat in his organization and I believe he will try to take
advantage of us for his own personal gain. I have heard of evil bankers who
steal from their clients. He has not explained these "stamp duties" beyond
naming some obscure capital flight regulation which probably doesn't even apply
in this case.
I can see only 3 options here:
1. Have Fountain Trust Finance deduct the 4,500 Euros from the transfer. If
they require a small premium for advancing this money, we should allow that.
2. Carry out this transaction in person with cash upon my arrival in
Amsterdam.
3. Since you and your partners are going to get over 60% of the money when
this deal is done, why don't you send the 4,500 Euros? After all, since I am
providing an outlet for this money as a "contractor", but you are getting most
of the money.
There are unscrupulous people who will try to take our money. There are also
those contractors who overpaid and will undoubtedly soon discover their
mistakes. And of course there are the legal and tax authorities who will cause
endless trouble for us if we're discovered. You don't seem very worried about
these people, but I am.
Maybe you have never been outside of Africa and seen the Modern World.
In America and Europe, because of all the terrorism and corporate scandals that
have occurred in the past couple of years, law enforcement and corporate
accounting officials are more vigilant than ever. The CIA monitors
international phone calls and banking transactions. Believe me when I say that
those people play for keeps.
We must be very careful and protect ourselves from those who will try to do us
harm, my brother.
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: Grote
To: Al Bundy
Subject: Smith
Date: Sat 18 Jan 2003
ATTN:AL BUNDY, How are you?if you are really sceptical about Mr Smith then i
will suggest we should meet in Holland,then together we shall go to Mr Smith's
office to open the account with his Finance company.But i want you to erase
every element of doubt concerning him and his company,if he is not genuine,the
South Africa Reserve Bank wouldn't have given us advice to proceed to their
offshore office in Holland. How i wish i could call you so that i can
personally speak with you to erase your curiousity.Kindly advice me on the
possible date we could meet in Holland so that i will arrange my trip to
Holland. I want you to know that you are now the beneficiary of the fund.As i
earlier told you,the actual contractors has been paid off,I an confidently
saying this because it was i and my partners that were in charge of the
contract,we actually overinvoiced the contract sum to that amount.We are not
getting into any form of trouble because all modalities are in place for the
success execution of this business. If you are really ready to assist us in
this business then you should take my words. Mr Grote
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From: George Smith fountaintrust@zwallet.com
To: albundy
Subject: NOTIFICATION
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 06:14:59 +0000
ATTENTION MR AL BUNDY,
THIS IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF THE INFORMATIONS YOU SEND.I WANT YOU TO
KNOW THAT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION SEND TO US SHALL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
WE URGE YOU TO ACT ACCORDINGLY TO ENABLE US OPEN A NON RESIDENCE ACCOUNT FOR
YOU TO EFFECT THE TRANSFER.AS SOON AS THIS IS DONE,WE SHALL BOOK FOR AN
APPOINTMENT FOR YOU AND GIVE YOU A DATE FOR THE SIGNING OF THE FUND RELEASE
ORDER IN OUR OFFICE.
WE AWAIT YOUR URGENT RESPONSE.
YOURS FAITHFULY,
MR GEORGE SMITH
FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE,AMSTERDAM
0031 613866335.
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Dear Mr. Smith,
How many days should I plan to be in Amsterdam? Can you book a hotel for me
and have someone meet me at the airport?
Al Bundy
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From: George Smith
To: Al Bundy
Subject: NOTIFICATION
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003
ATTENTION AL BUNDY, A DAY OR TWO IS ENOUGH FOR YOU TO FINISH OPENING ACCOUNT.WE
SHALL BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOU AND ALSO MAKE A HOTEL RESRVATION FOR YOU.
KINDLY LET ME KNOW THE PERIOD YOU WANT TO COME TO OUR OFFICE SO THAT I CAN GIVE
YOU APPOINTMENT DATE AND TIME. YOURS,MR GEORGE SMITH
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Attention George Smith,
I have booked KLM flight 612 to arrive at 7:20 am on Wednesday, January 29. I
plan to stay 3 nights and depart on Saturday, February 1. Please book a hotel
room for me and advise the name and location of the hotel. You should also
arrange for someone to meet me at the airport when I arrive. Thanks in advance
for your kind attention.
Al Bundy
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From: George Smith
To: Al Bundy
Subject: NOTIFICATION
Date: Fri, Jan 24, 2003
ATTENTION AL BUNDY, THANK YOU FOR THE NOTIFICATION,WE SHALL MAKE A HOTEL
RESRVATION FOR YOU AND SEND YOU THE DETAILS.I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THE 4,500
EURO IS THE PAYMENT FOR ACCOUNT OPENING FOR THE TRANSFER.NOTE THAT YOU ARE
REQUIRED TO PAY AN OFFICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF 7,500 EURO,THIS FEE IS FOR
SIGNING OF THE RELEASE OF THE FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT WHICH YOU SHALL OPEN WITH
US. THIS WILL ENABLE YOU TO CONCLUDE THE TRANSACTION AT ONCE ON YOUR ARRIVAL TO
OUR OFFICE.NOTE THAT INODER FOR THE FUND TO BE FULLY RELEASED,YOU HAVE TO MEET
WITH EVERY LAID DOWN PROCEDURE OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.YOURS FAITHFULLY,MR
SMITH
***Alright, Smith, now here.s your homework assignment!
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Attention George Smith,
I look forward to meeting you. Please provide complete information relating to
each of the following points:
1. Name and location of the hotel where you have made a reservation for me.
Also confirmation number of the reservation.
2. Exchange rate Euros vs. U.S. dollar so that I can bring the correct amount
of U.S. dollars. I assume U.S. dollars willbe suitable for this transaction
3. Name and photo of the person who will pick me up at the airport when I
arrive.
4. Complete details of "every laid down procedure of the financial
institution."
Awaiting your prompt reply,
Al Bundy
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***Let.s make Grote do a little tap dance.
Dear Grote,
Now I have received another message from Smith. He is now demanding that I
bring a total of 12,000 Euros.
He says that 4,500 Euros are for "account opening for the transfer." I think
he is a thief - earlier he wanted the same amount for "stamp duties." This
smells very fishy.
Now he wants me to bring another 7,500 Euros for "administrative fees",
whatever that means.
I will be able to bring the money, but I think he is trying to rip me off. I
have read stories about crooked Europeans who invent fees and charges to take
advantage of unsuspecting foreigners and I think he is one of these people.
Raising the money is difficult, but possible. I can borrow it from my daughter
Kelly's college savings. She is entering the University of Montana next fall
to begin her studies in nucular engineering. So this money must be returned
the college fund account immediately. Otherwise she will not be able to attend
and my wife Peg will be very upset with me - probably will divorce me as she
has threatened many times. What do you think of this?
Grote my brother and friend for life, you must assure me that there is no
chance that this deal will fall through and ruin my family. Please respond. I
am thinking that I am better off woth out taking chances with the future of my
beautiful daughter and my marriage.
Please help me!!!!!!!!!!
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy
Subject: SINCERITY
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 05:18:45 -0500
ATTN:AL BUNDY,
How are you my brother and friend for life,it is really good hearing from
you.To my understanding,he said 4,500euro is for account opening.
I remember in my second email to you,i made you to understand that you will be
required as the beneficiary to sign out the fund with an administrative fee,so
i will not be surprised hearing that.
I want you to know that as far as am concerned,this business is genuine and i
promise you that everything will workout fine.I want you to keep every record
of all your expenses you may incure in this business as we shall reimburse you
all at the end of the business.
I give you a guarantee that we will conclude this business successfully.I
sicerely wish i could give you a call to personally talk with but if not
possible,i look forward to our meeting in Holland.
I hope to leave South Africa by Tuesday 29/01/2003.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Mr Grote
***Well, that explains it. Grote is a standup guy, but I.m still worried about
this Smith.
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Dear Brother Grote,
Thanks for your reassuring reply. I want to go ahead with our plan, but only
if Smith provides complete answers to ALL of my concerns. He doesn't seem to
care about anything except getting my money.
I don't believe he will actually make a hotel reservation for me - so I am
going to check with the hotel before I leave. Also, he has not agreed to pick
me up at the airport. Maybe he prefers that I take the risk of hiring a
stranger to drive me and my money to the hotel.
And you are wrong about his demand for money. Here are his exact words from
his message dated Friday, January 17. "This money will enable us to pay for
STAMP DUTIES for your approved documents as it is in agreement with sub section
243 of the offshore payment laws of the EEC and the world bank capital flight
regulatory act of 1973 between south Africa and the Netherlands government that
before any payment of such magnitude, approvalpermission must be received from
the ministry of justice within the control territories."
Now he says the 4,500 Euros are for "payment for account opening for the
transfer." Well, which is it? I say neither. He is making this crap up as he
goes along. Why does it cost 4,500 Euros to open an account? I have had
several bank accounts, but never paid a single penny to open any of them. One
bank even gave us a free toaster. Will Smith's bank give me a toaster? I
doubt it.
You better communicate with him and get this straightened out because I won't
risk the money from Kelly's college savings on this type of criminal behavior.
Copy me on your communications with him so I know what is going on.
This has me very upset and my wife is getting suspicious. She says I seem
tense and cranky. All she knows is that I am going on a "business trip." She
thinks I'm planning to go to a footwear convention.
If I don't get good complete answers from him and see how well you straighten
him out, I think I will go to the convention instead. I'm not dumb. I'm
smart.
You better watch Smith closely. I tell you Grote, he is going to try to steal
our money with his evil tricks.
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: George Smith fountaintrust@zwallet.com
To: albundy
Subject: HOTEL RESERVATION
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 08:45:09 -0500
ATTENTION MR AL BUNDY,
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE RESERVED THE 29TH OF JANUARY FOR YOUR
MEETING IN OUR OFFICE.WE HAVE ALSO MADE A HOTEL RESERVATION FOR YOU IN MERCURE
HOTEL,
J,MUYSKENWG 10,
1066 BW AMSTERDAM
TEL:0206558181
FAX NUMBER:0206948735.
MR PROTOCOL OFFICER IN PERSON OF MR THOMAS WILL PICK YOU UP FROM THE
AIRPORT.KINDLY COMFIRM YOUR DRESS CODE SO THAT HE WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY YOU.
YOUR FAITHFULLY,
MR SMITH.
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*** Go get .em, Grote. I knew you.d straighten this out! What a guy!
From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: fountaintrust@zwallet.com
CC: Al Bundy
Subject: Re: SINCERITY
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 14:41:24 -0500
ATTN:MR SMITH,
I WRITE IN RESPECT OF MY PARTNER,MR AL BUNDY WHO HAS A PAYMENT CLAIM TO BE PAID
BY YOUR COMPANY.I WANT TO USE THIS USE THIS MEDIUM TO STRAIGHTEN UP THINGS WITH
YOU BECAUSE HE IS MY PARTNER.I WANT YOU TO HANDLE HIS PAYMENT WITH ALL
SERIUOSNESS AND YOU SHOULD NOT DO ANY THING THAT WILL JEOPARDISE THIS BUSINESS
OR YOUR PERSONALITY.
HE HAS TOLD ME ALL THE YOU REQUIRE FROM HIM.NOTE THAT HE WILL MEET WITH THOSE
REQUIREMENTS,HE WILL PAY ALL THE FEES YOU ASK HIM TO PAY WHICH YOU HAVE MADE US
TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE WORKING IN YOUR JURISDICTION.
WE SHALL BE IN YOUR OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY THE 29TH OF JANUARY 2003.PLEASE MAKE A
HOTEL RESERVATION FOR HIM AND ALSO ARRANGE FOR ONE OF YOUR OFFICIAL TO PICK HIM
UP FROMN THE AIRPORT.AS SOON YOU MAKE A HOTEL RESERVATION FOR HIM.KINDLY SEND
HIM A COMFIRMATION OF THAT.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO OUR MEETING IN HOLLAND.
REGARDS,
MR GROTE.
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy
Subject: mail me
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:49:01 -0500
ATTN:AL BUNDY,
How are you today,i want to know if Mr Smith has contacted you again?Please let
me know the position of this and also your arrangement for the trip to
Amsterdam so that i will know whether or not to leave by tomorro.Note that i am
fully set for my trip tyo holland,but before i live,i want to hear from you.
Regards
Mr Grote.
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Dear Grote,
Mr. Smith answered my message by saying he has made a hotel reservation and
that "MR. PROTOCOL OFFICER" will pick me up at the airport, whatever that
means.
He has completely ignored my other concerns. I require complete and clear
answers to them. Otherwise I will not waste my time and money on a wild goose
chase. I need to know:
1. Name and photo of the person who will pick me up at the airport when I
arrive. Mr. Protocol Officer is not someone's name. I'm not flying to another
country to be met by someone who can't even give his name and photo.
2. COMPLETE details of "every laid down procedure of the financial
institution." I do not want any surprises when I get there, so he better spell
it all out.
3. Are the 4,500 Euros for "stamp duties" or "account opening for the
transfer"? Why would anyone have to pay a bank any money at all, let alone
thousands in order to open an account into will be placed millions of dollars?
4. Exactly what are the "administrative fees" that amount to $7,500 Euros? He
better not send me another bulls__t answer.
I tell you Grote, this Smith is a lying thief. He wants to take our money.
And not just my daughter Kelly's college money - he will try to take our
millions, too. He thinks you and I are dumb. We must show him we're smart.
Grote, I am leaving this in your hands - you make sure Smith replies to me
honestly and completely on these items. My plane is scheduled to leave
tomorrow afternoon, but I can reschedule or cancel my trip and I will do that
if he doesn't stop with his arrogant non-answers.
Why don't you meet me at the airport? I will feel more comfortable with
someone I can trust than some nameless stranger. Think about it.
Your partner and friend for life,
Al
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**Better check my reservation!
To: Mercure Hotel (H1244@accor-hotels.com)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am planning a trip to Amsterdam this week. I want to be sure that I have a
reservation at the your Mercure Hotel location for 3 nights beginning
Wednesday, January 29. Please let me know if a reservation has been made for
me. Please also send the rate and confirmation number if you have it. Is the
room guaranteed for late arrival?
Thanks and regards,
Al Bundy
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From: George Smith fountaintrust@zwallet.com
To: Al Bundy
Subject: AUTHENTICITY
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 18:24:49 -0500
ATTENTION MR AL BUNDY,
AS A MATTER OF AUTHENTICITY,I WANT YOU TO RECOMFIRM YOUR ARRIVAL TO OUR OFFICE
BECAUSE WE HAVE MADE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENT TO RECEIVE YOU IN OUR OFFICE.WE
HAVE MADE A HOTEL RESERVATION FOR YOU IN WHICH I HAVE SENT YOU THE
ADDRESS,THOUGH MY PROTOCOL OFFICER IS TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT THEN
DRIVE YOU TO THE HOTEL.
KINDLY COMFIRM YOUR DRESS CODE SO THAT MY PROTOCOL OFFICER COULD IDENTIFY YOU
EASILY.
KINDLY REPLY THIS MAIL WITH A RETURN EMAIL OR RATHER GIVE ME A CALL IF POSSBLE
AS I SINCERELY HOPE TO RECEIVE YOU IN MY OFFICE.
YOURS FAITHFULY,
MR GEORGE SMITH.
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Dear Mr. Smith,
Thanks for making the hotel reservation. My plane is scheduled to leave
tomorrow afternoon, but I am having serious doubts about this trip.
You have failed to answer the concerns I listed in my previous message. Please
address the following in a clear and complete manner:
1. Name and photo of the person who will pick me up at the airport when I
arrive. Mr. Protocol Officer is not someone's name. I'm not flying to another
country to be met by someone who can't even give his name and photo.
2. COMPLETE details of "every laid down procedure of the financial
institution." I do not want any surprises when I get there, so let me know
what "every laid down Procedure" will be.
3. Are the 4,500 Euros for "stamp duties" or "account opening for the
transfer"? Why would anyone have to pay a bank any money at all, let alone
thousands in order to open an account into will be placed millions of dollars?
4. Exactly what are the "administrative fees" that amount to $7,500 Euros?
You need to provide a satisfactory answer before my departure. Otherwise I
will have to postpone it until such time as you have provided the required
information.
Al Bundy
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: mail me
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:36:28 -0500
ATTN:MR AL BUNDY,
I have really been waiting for your response,thank God i finally heard from you.
Note that you are the rightful beneficiary of the Fund,as a result of these,you
reserve the right to ask Mr Smith whatsoever you want to ask him,or if there is
any area you do not understand,it will be better you direct it straight to him.
I am not in a position to all that you are requesting for.If you need a photo of
the person that will pick you up from the airport,you should better address the
matter to him.
you do not have to leave it in my hands because you should be able to talk with
MR Smith on your area of disagrement.
Note that we are at the peak of this business,at this stage i think you should
agree to anything Mr Smith is saying untill we meet with him in Holland then he
can give us a detailed explanation.I have also booked my flight to live tomorrow
but i have to be sure of our meeting.You have to guaranttee me that you shall
leave for Holland tomorrow as well.I want you to live everything to me.I shall
personally talk with Mr Smith in Holland.
Kindly comfirm to me the Hotel he has reserved for you so that i can meet you there.
I also want to know if you will be having a mobil phone that i can reach you in
Holland because i shall go along with my mobil phone to buy a sim card on my arrival.
You should please tell Mr Smith to give you the name of the person that will pick
you from the airport.
If not that you have asked me not to call you because of your wife,i would have
loved to call you at this time because it is extremely important for me to give
you a call now but i will not until you ask me to.I prefer to talk with you now
on phone rather email.
Mail me soon.
Mr Grote.
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Dear Friend Fortune Grote,
My advice to you would be to wait. I have sent a message to Smith again asking
for a decent reply, but I don't think he'll give satisfactory answer in time
for my departure. Sorry I forgot to copy you. Here is the message I sent him
a few minutes ago:
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Dear Mr. Smith,
Thanks for making the hotel reservation. My plane is scheduled to leave
tomorrow afternoon, but I am having serious doubts about this trip.
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(Text from above message to Smith)
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Grote, now we will see if he is as honest as you think he is.
He said he made a reservation for me at the Mercure Hotel. He did not send a
conformation number as I requested, so I sent a message to the hotel
(H1244@accor-hotels.com) asking if they have a reservation for me. If he
didn't, then we'll know Smith is a liar. I'll let you know when I get a reply
from the hotel.
Al Bundy
***Oh-oh . that pwick Smith twied to twick me!
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From: "Mercure Amsterdam aan de Amstel"
Reply-To: "Mercure Amsterdam aan de Amstel"
To: "Al Bundy"
Subject: Re: Reservation - Al Bundy
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:28:22 +0100
Dear Mr. Bundy,
Unfortunately you have not made a reservation at our hotel Mercure Amsterdam
a/d Amstel. Hope for you to find your destination soon.
With kind regards,
Mercure Hotel Amsterdam
aan de Amstel
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***That.s the last straw, Smith. You.re fired!
Dear Mr. Liar Smith,
You did not make a reservation for me! Below is my communication with the
hotel. Therefore, Mr. Grote and I wish to will postpone our appointment until
next Monday, February 3. Please make a reservation at the Mercure for 3
nights, February 3, 4 & 5 and send me the confirmation number so I can check it
before I leave.
Al Bundy
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Dear Brother Grote,
I have proven that Smith is a dirty liar. He did not make a hotel reservation
for me. He was going to allow me to be stranded in a foreign country!
I suggest that you report his behavior to his superiors at Fountain Trust and
request that our business be handled by someone who is more honest than Smith.
I have postponed my trip until next Sunday, arriving on the same flight and
time on Monday, February 3.
You should thank me for uncovering this snake. He should be in prison. He
would have taken our millions with his evil tricks. Now I hope we can conduct
our business safely.
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy
Subject: I APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORT
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:37:54 -0500
***Grote.s really sucking up now that he.s seen the wrath of Al Bundy!
HELLO MY DEAR BROTHER AL BUNDY,
Am really happy to have received your mail.I will first report his act to the
South Africa reserve bank here in South Africa,i shall also report his act to
Fountain Trust Mangement when we meet in Holland.
I waiting to receive your mail before i make a move because i have made all
necessary arrangement for my trip.Kindly tell Mr Smith to make a genuine Hotel
reservation for you and if he does,send me the reservation informations so that
i will know how authentic it is.
Please in want you to exercise patient in everything that is happening now,we
shall conclude our business safely wether Mr Smith likes it or not.
Since you have postponed your trip,i have to postpone mine as well till that
date but if you can still make it before that date,you should not hesitate to
inform me.I really appreciate your effort towards this business.I also beleive
we still have more business ventures ahead of our.I really look forward to our
meeting in Holland.
It's unfortunate i can not call you at this time but all the same,it good
talking with you through email.
Your Brother,
Mr Grote
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***Okay, Grote, calm down and think of that lovely money.
Dear Brother Grote,
It is good to hear from you also my friend and I look forward to meeting you in
Holland. We will have a grand time there when we conclude this business.
I can bring a mobil phone - I will borrow the one I got for my son Bud. But I
don't think it will work on a foreign country. What is this sim card you
mentioned? Maybe I should get one of those instead.
The earliest I can go is next Sunday, arriving Monday morning on KLM flight 612
at 7:20 a.m. I have changed my plane ticket accordingly.
I have gotten the money together. The exchange rate today for Euros is 1 Euro
= US$1.08, so I am going to bring US$14,000 to cover the transaction fees.
That should leave a little extra for celebrating.
Mr. Smith is demanding an apology, but I will not give him one. I strongly
recommend that you demand that we be given someone else to deal with. Smith
should apologize to me - he lied about the hotel reservation and would have
left me without a place to sleep in a strange city. I would like to smack him
upside the head for that.
See you next Monday!
Al
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From: George Smith fountaintrust@zwallet.com
To: albundy
Subject: RESERVATION.
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:53:15 -0500
ATTENTION:MR AL BUNDY,
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT INSULTIVE WORD LIAR?IN FUTURE REFERENCE,DO NOT ADDRESS
ME IN SUCH A MANNER.THAT IS AN INSULT TO MY PERSON.I ACTUALLY ASKED MY
SECRETARY TO MAKE A RESERVATION IN THAT HOTEL,MAYBE AS AT THE TIME YOU
CONTACTED THEM,SHE HAS NOT GOTTEN TO THE PLACE.
WITH REGARDS TO YOUR RECENT MAIL ON YOUR ARRIVAL DATE,WE HAVE MADE A
COMFIRMATION RESERVATION ON THE SAME HOTEL FOR THE 3RD TO 5TH OF FEBRUARY 2003
WITH RESERVATION NUMBER 185089.IF YOU CAN MAKE IT BEFORE THAT DATE,KINDLY
INFORM US SO THAT WE CAN CHANGE THE DATE,IF NOT,WE EXPECT YOU ON THE 3RD AS
STATED.
FINALLY,I DEMAND AN APOLOGY FOR THE INSULTIVE STATEMENT YOU ASSOCIATED ME
WITH.THOUGH WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVINIENCES WE MAY HAVE COURSED YOU.YOU CAN
GIVE ME A CALL.>
YOURS,
MR GEORGE SMITH
0031 613866335.
***Nyah, nyah . you.re going to be replaced - probably by another fool with a
busted caps lock button.
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Smith,
I want you to know that my friend and partner Mr. Grote Mgomeni Fortune has
reported your deception to the South Africa Reserve Bank and also to the
highest officials at Fountain Trust Management. I don't think we'll have to
deal with you anymore as they will surely assign a more competent
representative to our business.
You owe me an apology for trying to strand me in Amsterdam with no place to
sleep. Your conduct throughout our communications has been unfriendly and
insultive. What kind of businessman are you anyway?
Maybe you have heard the words of our great President George W. Bush, "We have
a saying in Texas. Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice... can't be
fooled again!" I couldn't agree more!
So long you bonehead,
Al Bundy
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To: Mercure Hotel
BCC: Grote
Dear (nice hotel person),
Thanks for your kind and prompt reply. I have been told that the reservation
has now been made for February 3, 4 & 5 with confirmation number 185089. Can
you please advise if that is correct? Also, do you have fitness center and
swimming pool?
Regards,
Al Bundy
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy
Subject: meeting
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:08:58 -0500
ATTN:MY BROTHER,
How are you? I have reported Mr Smith to the appropriate authorities,they take
appropriate action to deal with him.I have requested that another official
should be appointed to take care of our business and not Mr Smith.
Due,to this happenings,i have also postponed my trip to the same date with
you.I hope we can still meet on that date with any disappointment from any
party.
Your Brother,Friend and Partner.
Mr Grote.
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Dear Brother Grote,
Great! I am glad that we won't have to deal with that crooked nitwit Smith.
If I had to meet that arrogant jackass, I cannot say what I might have done. I
have a quick temper and a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, which make for
a very lethal combination. You can see from the photo I sent you that I am
very athletic. I don't tolerate anybody who tries to harm or insult my family,
my friends or myself.
I hope that Fountain Trust will appoint a representative who is competent and
friendly.
Your brother for life,
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: meeting
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:54:52 -0500
My Friend for life AL Bundy,
I have contacted the manegement of Fountain Trust Amsterdam,and i have a good
news for you.I was told that Mr George Smith has been suspended and has been
replaced by Mr Nosa Williams to handle our business.Hope they will be
contacting yon soonest.
I shall leave for Holland by Sunday the 2nd of february 2003.Kindly give me the
name of the hotel you will be staying so that i can meet you there.
I beleive we have a date now.
Regards from your brother and friend for life,
Mr Grote.
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***Let.s throw in another monkey wrench or three.
Dear Grote,
Thanks for the good news. I was sure you could get that fool Smith out of our
hair. I'm sure Mr. Williams will be much better to deal with.
I'll be staying at the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam aan de Amstel. I recommend that
you make a reservation there also. I'll forward you their contact information.
Now I have good news for you. My two brothers and a friend will be
accompanying us as bodyguards. They are all large and athletic like me. Now
you and I will have excellent protection just in case anyone tries any monkey
business. I doubt it will be necessary, but it is best to be prepared
foranything. Don't you agree.
Don't worry - I did not tell them about the details of our business. I only
told them that I'll be involved in a transaction for which I'll have to carry a
large amount of cash on my person. I have agreed to pay their expenses, but we
can deduct that from our 5% expense fund.
We are all looking forward to this trip. My brothers and friend are big party
animals. After we conclude our business with Fountain Trust, we will all be
ready to relax and enjoy a couple of wild celebration in Amsterdam! So get
ready to party, my new brother. This is going to be more fun than you can
imagine.
Al
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***Well, what do you know? Somebody actually did make a reservation. How
touching.
From: "Mercure Amsterdam aan de Amstel"
Reply-To: "Mercure Amsterdam aan de Amstel"
To: "Al Bundy"
Subject: Re: Reservation - Al Bundy
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:53:43 +0100
Dear Mr. Bundy,
First I could not find your reservation, but finally I found it by number. The
reservation has been made for the 3th till the 5th. Would you like to stay the
night of the 5th as well? Please mail me as soon as possible. We do not have a
fitness room nor a swimming pool. Normally we have, but we are rebuilding at
the moment.
Hope to hear from you soon.
With kind regards,
Mercure Hotel Amsterdam
aan de Amstel
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***Let.s keep this charade going a little longer, for Grote.s benefit.
From: Al Bundy
To: Hotel Mercure
BCC: Grote
Dear (nice hotel person)
Thanks again for your prompt and kind reply. Yes, we want to stay 3 nights and
leave on the 6th. Please increase the reservation to 2 rooms, each with 2
double beds. There will be 4 of us, 2 per room.
Also, please advise the rate and whether you accept American Express or
Mastercard.
Regards,
Al Bundy
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: IT'S A DATE
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:45:25 -0500
ATTN:AL BUNDY,
How are you my friend.It's always really nice hearing from you.I hope Mr
Williams will be a better option compare to Mr Smith.
I do not really think we need any body guards.Beleive that nothing is going to
happen and nobody is going to try any nonsense with us.I beleive you and i are
enough to sort ourselves out or don't you agree.Going with bodyguards may be an
extra expenses.
I really look forward to meeting you in amsterdam.
Regards,
Mr Grote
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***Get ready to party, Mr. Grote! Money is no object.
Dear Brother,
Thanks for your message. We are going to have a celebration that you won't
believe!
I am not worried about the expenses for my brothers and our friend. The
expenses all come from my end, remember? They amount to nothing compared to
the $8,000,000 that I will have by this time next week. Besides, these are my
brothers and our best friend. There is nobody, even you, that I trust more
thatn these good men. Now you and I will be well protected while we carry out
our business. Then we will have the wildest time imaginable.
Sometimes I think you are naive when it comes to Europeans. Now we will be
prepared for any kind of tricks. Better yet, if there are no tricks, we
willhave a great time - these guys will wear you out with their partying. Just
wait my friend!
We are all looking forward to best days of our lives!
Your friend for life,
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: IT'S A DATE
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 11:04:41 -0500
ATTN:MY BROTHER,
It's really nice hearing from you.Well if you insist in bringing your
brothers,there's no problem with that.I have already made a reservation
in the same Hotel.
I shall leave for Holland by tomorrow morning by Lufthansa airline 575
Departing Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003
Cape Town (CPT - Cape Town International) to Amsterdam (AMS - Schiphol
Arpt).
Hope to meet you in Amsterdam.
Regards,
Mr Grote
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Dear Brother Grote,
That's great news! When does your flight arrive? When and where should we
meet? I think we should get together for a meal and some discussions among
ourselves before we go to meet with Mr. Williams at Fountain Trust. As I
mentioned before, let's make sure we're prepared for anything.
Your friend for life,
Al
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***What a coincidence. Nosa and George have the same address. Small world!
From: George Smith fountaintrust@zwallet.com
To: Al Bundy
Subject: MR NOSA WILLIAMS
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 05:53:30 -0500
DEAR MR AL BUNDY,
I AM MR NOSA WILLIAMS OF FOUNTAIN TRUST ARMSTERDAM.I HAVE BENN APPOINTTED BY
THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS INSTITUTION TO TAKE OVER FROM MR GEORGE SMITH IN YOUR
TRANSACTION.THIS IS DUE LARGE TO HIS MISCONDUCT WHICH WE HAVE RECEIVED SERIES
OF COMPLAINS ABOUT HIM.
I SHALL BE FULLY INCHARGE IN ALL YOUR DEALINGS IN THIS TRANSACTION.I WANT TO
USE THIS MEDIUM TO APOLOGISE ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE MANAGEMENT THAT WE ARE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVINIENCES HE MUST HAVE CAUSED YOU.NOTE THAT SUCH ACT IS VERY
UNUSUAL THAT IS WHY HE WAS INDEFINATELY SUSPENDED.
I SINCERELY LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN OUR OFFICE ON THE 3RD AS YOU HAVE
STATED.I HAVE ALSO RE APPOINTTED MR EVANS PEDRO TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT
ON POINT OF ARRIVAL.
I EXPECT THAT YOU ARE FULLY AWARE OF ALL THE REQUIREMENT YOU HAVE TO MEET FOR
THE SUCCESS EXECUTION OF THIS TRANSACTION.I SHALL RECEIVE YOU IN GOOD FAITH,I
ALSO HOPE RECEIVE YOU AS A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT.
YOURS SINCERELY,
MR NOSA WILLLIAMS.
FOUNTAIN TRUST FINANCE AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLAND.
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Dear Mr. Williams,
Thanks for your kind message. I look forward to meeting you. Please send your
reply to the following matters:
1. Can you send someone to the airport Monday morning to pick up 4 of us who
will be traveling together? We'll be arriving on KLM fright 612 at 7:20 a.m.
2. Have you set a time for our appointment? May I suggest 3:00 p.m. on Monday
or else sometime Tuesday morning?
I was pleased to learn that Smith has been suspended. He is unfriendly and I
suspect him of dishonesty. May I suggest that you get your own e-mail addrsss?
Your message arrived with the header saying "From: George Smith
fountaintrust@zwallet.com". Using his name and address may be reflect badly
on you and your company.
I am not fully aware fo the requirements for this transaction. That was one of
the problems I had with your man Smith. He demanded money, but he did not
offer any satisfactory explanations for his demands. Maybe you can explain the
"stamp duties", "account opening for the transfer" and "administrative fees".
Thanks and kindest regards,
Al Bundy
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: see you in Holland.
Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 04:30:49 -0500
ATTN:AL BUNDY,
This is the last mail am writing you till we meet in Holland.My Flight arrives
Holland by 11:20 pm midnight.We shall meet at the Hotel.
See you in Holland.
Regards,
Mr Grote
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***Time to let the nice people at the hotel off the hook. Maybe they can help
round up some of these varmints.
To: Hotel Mercure Amsterdam aan de Amstel
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please cancel the reservations for Al Bundy. I regret any inconvenience this
has caused. The person who originally made the reservation for Al Bundy is a
scam artist - at least he thinks he is - who believes a person named Al Bundy
is coming from America with about $13,000 in cash to hand over to him for stamp
duties, account opening charges and administrative fees in connection with a
fraud scheme supposedly involving millions of dollars.
Of course this is not going to happen. There is no Al Bundy. The "scam artist"
has been tricked into believing that Al is going to arrive Monday morning on
KLM flight 612 at 7:20 a.m.
My suggestion to you would be to immediately contact the branch of your justice
department which investigates fraud. They might want to send someone to your
hotel to pose as Al Bundy and see if anyone calls or comes around looking for
him.
The police might also want to send someone to the airport because the "scam
artist" has agreed to send someone to meet Al upon his arrival. Whoever is
waiting for Al will be part of the fraud team or will be able to lead
authorities to them.
The authorities may find an opportunity to arrest and imprison or deport a
foreign criminal living in your country illegally for the purpose of committing
what is known as "advance fee fraud".
Thanks and regards,
"Al Bundy"
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***I hope someone wasted a nice morning waiting for me at the airport. Here.s
a parting shot. It.s been fun.
Dear Grote,
It.s been a pleasure dealing with you. Sorry I couldn.t make it to Amsterdam
with all that money for you. Maybe next time. I.m sure we.ll meet again. Let
me know how you score on this test.
Please take the following test for a quick and accurate self-evaluation:
1.. You believed Al Bundy and three others were coming to Amsterdam on
February 3 to hand over more than $13,000 in cash to you and/or your fellow
conspirators. True___ False___
2.. You believed that the money was from a young lady.s college savings, but
you were going to steal it anyway. True___ False___
3.. You would steal from young people, old people, sick people and poor
people. True___ False___
4.. You would steal from someone even knowing that to do so would result in
the breakup of a family or in a person losing his job or going to prison.
True___ False___
5.. Every member of you family who knows what you do to people is ashamed of
you. True___ False___
6.. Any member of your family who does not know how you make a living would
be very ashamed of you. True___ False___
7.. You are now ashamed of yourself. True___ False___
8.. You work for a small portion of any money you manage to steal from your
victims. Most of it goes to a boss who supplies you with e-mail addresses and
treats you like the piece of shit that you are. True___ False___
9.. You were afraid that Al Bundy would show up in Amsterdam with 3 large
bodyguards and cause a lot of trouble for the people at .Fountain Trust. and
that you would get in trouble with the thieves in Amsterdam for sending him
there. True___ False___
10.. Someone got up early Monday morning and wasted a few hours in the
airport waiting for Al Bundy to arrive. True___ False___
11.. You have wasted hours and hours answering all the stupid questions I
asked in my messages because you thought you had found a real sucker and you
were going to make a lot of money for your boss. True___ False___
12.. You should get out of this business because you.re no good at it and it
makes you feel ashamed. True___ False___
13.. I feel very sorry for you and I hope you quit this and find an honest
way to support your family. True___ False___
14.. You have no honor. True___ False___
15.. Your friends don.t trust you and you don.t trust anyone. True___
False___
16.. I.m not dumb. I.m smart True___ False___
17.. You.re not smart. You.re dumb. Very dumb. True___ False___
18.. You will end up in a filthy prison if you keep this up. True___
False___
19.. You will be eaten by a crocodile. True___ False___
20.. You will go to hell. True___ False___
21.. YOU ARE A STUPID MUGU! True___ False___
Answers: The answer to each statement is .True..
Scoring: 15-21 correct . Congratulations! You are a stupid mugu and you know
it.
10-14 correct . You are a very stupid mugu.
5-9 correct . You are an extremely stupid mugu.
Less than 5 . You are an extremely stupid mugu and such a lying jackass that
you cannot even be honest with yourself.
Thanks for taking this test. I hope you.ll find it less of a waste of time
than the rest of our correspondence has been.
Your friend for life,
Al Bundy
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: I WANT TO MAKE A WIRE TRANSFER.
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 04:23:05 -0500
Note that you whites are the biggest fools and the biggest thieves on
earth.It's very easy to catch those white thieves.Am a very experience man,and
knows fully well that you are a fool and there is no work in you.
To show that you are the really mugu,so you beleive we actually paid for the
reservation,it's a free reservation.
Do you also beleive that experience people like us will waste time to go to the
airport very earlier,leaving my wife on the bed.
If you call me mugu,you are a maga.A reall maga.
For you information,i am there in your country,i send you all the mails there
in your backyard.You should be a fool be beleiving that someone waited for you
in the airport.
1,you are a maga. right or wrong?
2,you are a maid to your wife.rigth or wrong?
3,you live on your wives earning.right or wrong.
4,you are a fool? right or wrong.
4,you a very poor man?right or wrong?
5,you are disgrace in the sight of your family.right or wrong?
Come and let me show you how to make good money.
I was only chating with you to keep you busy.Fellow thief.
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Grote,
Thanks for your reply. What is a maga?
Al
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: TRANSFER.
Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 04:30:51 -0500
IT SEEMS YOU ARE HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE FOOLED SOME PEOPLE,YOU NEVER FOOLED ANYONE
BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT THERE IS NO JOB IN YOU.WE KNOW REAL MAGA.WE WERE ONLY
CHATING WITH YOU.
YOU WHITES ARE FOOLS.
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From: olembemulete@netscape.net (GROTE MGOMENI FORTUNE)
To: Al Bundy ("Al Bundy")
Subject: I WANT TO MAKE A WIRE TRANSFER.
Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 02:33:24 -0500
If you are a whiteman,beleive that you a fool because all whites are fools and
greedy people who wants to collect money which they do not keep.
In fucked your wife and your mother yesterday.
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***Maybe I can pump him for some information, get inside his sick little head.
Dear Grote,
Okay, so now we've tricked each other and traded insults. Maybe now we can be
friends. I remember when I was a boy, if I had a fight with another boy, we
always became friends afterwards.
Tell me, why do you do this sort of business? I think it must be hard to find
a good job, so you turned to this as a way to support your family. But do you
like doing it now, or would you rather have a real job?
Do you make much money at it? Do you feel bad for the people who lose their
money?
I imagine that you must be part of a group, you in Africa, probably with others
working for a boss who gets e-mail lists, maybe supervises several of you and
pays you a commission. And I guess that there are other people working the
other end of the deal in Amsterdam.
Do you know that you have a lot of competitors? The letters you send are very
similar to many others I've seen. There are many variations, but the general
idea is that the sender has millions of dollars and he needs someone to help
him get it out of the country. The money is allegedly in some account or with
a security company and there are fees and demurrage charges to be paid. You
must find greedy or desperate people who think they can get something for
nothing.
Of course, my name isn't Al Bundy. He's a character on a popular American
television show called Married With Children. And I know that your real name
isn't Grote. But I think we should stick with these names. I don't want you
knowing who I am anymore than you want me knowing who you are.
I hope you can find a job that will make you and your family feel proud.
Keep in touch. I'll be glad to answer your questions about my life or my
country.
Regards,
"Al"
P.S. I hope you don't really think all whites are fools. There are plenty of
fools of all races, but most people are good, don't you agree?
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***No reply yet. I guess he doesn't. More to come?
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