Title: A STUNT TOO FAR
Scammer Name: DR. AHMED IBRAHIM
Submitted By: SHIVER METIMBERS
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:12:15 -0700
From: <[email protected]>
Subject: URGENT
FROM:
DR. AHMED IBRAHIM
HEAD OF ARCHIVES / RECONCILIATION
BOND BANK NIG. LTD.
VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS.
RE: NEXT OF KIN.
DEAR,
DO NOT BE SURPRISED AT RECEIVING THIS MAIL. I BELIEVE THAT THERE
IS NO HARM IN TRYING SOMEONE TRUSTWORTHY AT HEART. A NEW RELATIONSHIP
WILL GO A LONG WAY TO HELP ME.
I NEED YOU TO COME AND STAND AS 'NEXT OF KIN' TO ONE MR. MANSOUR
RAHBANI WHO DIED IN 1999 OF A HEART CONDITION HERE IN LAGOS. SOME
YEARS AGO, MR. MANSOUR MADE A NUMBERED (OR FIXED) DEPOSIT OF US$27,000,000.00
MILLION IN MY BANK. UNFORTUNATELY, HE DID NOT MENTION A NEXT OF
KIN IN ANY OF HIS PAPERS WITH US OR HIS CONTRACTORS - TEXACO OIL.
SINCE THEN, THERE HAVE BEEN NO RESPONCE TO OUR INTERNATIONAL
ADVERTORIALS CALLING FOR ANY RELATIVE TO CONTACT US. IT IS FOUR
YEARS NOW AND STILL NO RESPONCE. BY AUGUST ENDING, THE INTEREST
WILL BE ROLLED OVER, BRINGING THE TOTAL CLAIMS TO US$28,000,000.00
MILLION.
MY DEPARTMENT HAS THE MANDATE TO OVERSEE THE INTERNAL CLEARANCE
FOR CLAIMS SUCH AS THIS AND THE FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE FOR PAYMENT
IS MINE. YOU HAVE NO RISK. BY LAW, YOU ONLY NEED TO SHOW-UP
ONCE BEFORE THE MONEY WILL BE PAID INTO YOUR ACCOUNT ABROAD. HOWEVER,
PLEASE KNOW THAT THE MONEY WILL BE SHARED BETWEEN US; I WILL TAKE
60% AND YOU: 40%.
THERE ARE REASONS WHY WE NEED TO CLAIM THIS MONEY FAST. I WILL
GIVE YOU MORE COMPREHENSIVE DETAIL WHEN YOU REPLY.
THANK YOU.
DR. AHMED IBRAHIM
[And so it starts....]
From: Klench Mychiques
To: [email protected]
Dear Dr. Ibrahim,
Many thanks for your splediforous email. I do not
know how you came to find my private business address, but I have
to confess that I am extremely interested in your offer. Please
tell me more. Do you like stunts?
Your friends,
Mr. Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:32:29 -0700
From: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: URGENT I AM WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE NOW
(THIS BUSINESS IS 100% LEGAL AND IS CONFIDENCIAL)
DEAR KLENCH MYCHIQUES,
HOW ARE YOU TODAY.THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT MAIL.IN REGARD TO
YOUR COMMENT IN THIS BUSINESS, I AM HEREBY TO EXPLAIN TO YOU THE
WAY FORWARD.I AM MANAGING DIRETOR OF (BOND BANK NIGERIA LTD). THEN
THERE WAS A GOOD CLIENT WOH DIE ON HEARTH CONDITION.
MR.MANSOUR RAHBANI HAS A CHAIN OF COMPANY LIKE TEXACO OIL AND
DIAMOND MINING COMPANY AND HE DEPOSIT US$27M(TWENTY SEVEN MILLION
UNITED STATE DALLARS). SINCE FOUR YEARS INTERVAL NOBODY OR RELATIVE
COME FOR THE MONEY AND THE MONEY HAVE ROLLED OVER TO US$28M BY THIS
AUGUST 2003. RIGHT NOW, FOR YOUR EFFORT TO STAND IN THIS BUSINESS,
I WILL TAKE 60%FROM THE TOTAL AMOUNT WHILE YOUR RATIO WILL BE 40%FOR
PROVIDING AN ACCOUNT TO SECURE THE FUND.(WE NEED TO CLAIM THIS MONEY
FAST). NB:MR RAHBANI DID NOT MENTION NEXT OF KIN,WHO WILL STAND
AS THE BENEFICIARY OF THIS FUND. SO, THAT IS WHY I WANT A CAPABLE
CLIENT TO STAND AS THE BENEFICIARY OWNER OF THE MONEY.
I WILL BACK YOU UP WITH EVERY NECESSARY DOCOUMENT IN RESPECT
OF THIS TRANSACTION. BESIDES,I WILL DIRECT YOU TO A CAPABLE LAWYER
WHO WILL HANDLE THE TRANSFER PROCESS THIS FUND WILL BE REMITTED
INTO YOUR ACCOUNT ABROAD WITHOUT ANY PROBLEEM.I WOULD LIKE YOU TO
PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL NOT (BETRAYED ME) IF THE MONEY COMES IN
YOUR CUSTODY.AFTER THE END OF THIS BUSINESS WE ARE GOING TO SMILE
TOGETHER.I NOW LOOK FOWARD TOWARDS YOUR QUICK REPLY AND CO-OPERATION.
THANKS.
DR AHMED IBRAHIM,
From: Klench Mychiques
To: [email protected]
Dear Mr. Ibrahim,
Many thanks for your prompt reply, and you proposal is indeed very
interesting to me. I would like to see if I can help you out with
this matter.
A couple of things you need to know before I proceed:
If you offer requires travel, this will be impossible for the next
7 days as both of my arms are in plaster as a result of a motorcycle
jump which went badly wrong (I was still paid my usual $120,500
for doing it though, so who gives a shit!).
I am due on the set of the new James Bond movie on the 13th of
September until the 15th of September (I am the stunt double to
the actor Pierce Brosnan who plays James Bond), so should any travel
be required I will be unavailable during those two dates. However,
I will have my laptop with me, so email communication will not be
a problem, providing I am not doing a stunt at the time.
Also note that due to a disaterous stunt I performed some years
ago, my hearing is 95% impaired, so I cannot use a normal telephone.
As you have probably realised by now I am a professional stuntman
by trade, and my hearing was damaged by a large explosion in my
shorts (I was doing a scene for a low budget porno movie called
Ball Busters). I am able to speak via a TextPhone which converts
your words, to text so that I can read it. If you have a TextPhone
then I will be happy to communicate via that. If you do not have
a TextPhone then all communication will have to be via email I am
afraid. I hope that is not too great a problem for you?
One final note: Before I am prepared to do business, I would of
course require some proof of your identity. I am able to email to
you my passport picture on receipt of your identifications details.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[I am contacted by Ibrahim Ahmed's barrister, Gbamuda]
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:06:13 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida">
Subject: UPDATE FORWARDED.
Dear Sir,
I am directed by my client Dr.Ibrahim Ahmed to
make an official contact to you in respect to the transaction of
fund(USD$28.million) from his serving bank (Bond Bank Nig.Ltd).
I have also been mandated to forward to you his
passport photograph as requested,please stanby. I wish to comment
here that your traveling date or schedule might not fall into the
seventh day as stipulated by you.It will come upon your confrirmation
date, due to your health problem. Surfice to say, that arrangement
will be concluded with the BOND BANK OVERSEA OFFICE when the time
comes.
My contact phone 234-80-33165253 AND Email as above.
Due to the confidentiality that this transaction demands we shall
adopt a communication code "PEACE" this shall also known
to my client Dr Ahmed I.Any communication without this code should
be disregarded.The code shall only be known to the three of us concern.
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
CODE:"PEACE"
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your email, but before I proceed with further negotiations
I must ask the following: Before I go any further, I have to tell
you that I am going to have to make a request for you to prove your
identity to me. The reason for this is that some months ago, I made
a deal with a very ungodly man who was a liar and a thief. After
putting my trust and good Christian faith in him, he stole US $23,773
from me, the miserable bastard. So, please forgive me if my request
seems strange to you.
I am well aware that in situation like this, false images are freely
available. Sir, I am not accusing you or Dr. Ibrahim of being dishonest,
but I am afraid I cannot accept a passport photograph as proof of
identity. Of course, if I were to see it in person then its validity
would be certain, but as I will only be receiving an image of it,
it can be easily forged. Therefore, I request that you, Mr. Ibrahim,
or a representative make arrangements to send me a photograph holding
a sign with my name and company logo written upon it. On seeing
this, it will prove to me 100% that I am dealing with a totally
honest person as this image will not be able to be forged. If yourself,
Mr. Ibrahim, or representative is agreeable to this then I will
forward a suitable image as an attachment for you to print out.
I hope you will agree that this is a small thing to ask in return
for my help in this matter.
[I like to let my victim know that the upcoming fees shouldn't
be a problem - It sets their mind at ease]
May I presume that processing fees may be required to facilitate
the release of these funds? In the UK I have to deal with such fees
on a regular basis. This is not a problem, and on receipt of proof
of your identity (the photo) I will be happy to release any necessary
funds of my own should they be needed. If it is at all possible,
it would be of great benefit if you would be able to calculate the
total amount that may be required to facilitate the urgent completion
of your proposition.
My sincere regards,
Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Surprisingly, the barrister seems to accept my
request without any argument!]
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 08:33:19 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Re: ACCEPTED CONDITION..
Dear Mr Klench,
Many thanks for your mail.
Your condition is quite acceptable,because this
days alot of things happens around the world,and that makes someone
doubt who is GOOD or BAD,i will not be surprise to hear that the
sum of $23,773 was taken away from you,so Please do forward the
attachment to me.
I like to use this medium to expantiate that the
identity of DR.IBRAHIM AHMED meant was not his photograph picture
as you thought, but DR AHMED'S INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT,i hope the
international passport will serve to your request.Incase it is not
enough please get me informed ASAP while i expect your attached
picture and details/specimen of how you want the holding of sign
with your names.
Finally,the fees mentioned in your mail is not
known to me yet,except as we progress.
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
CODE:"PEACE"
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Barrister N. Gbamuda,
Many thanks for your prompt response. You email has been read and
is fully understood.
I have decided to send an attachment with my name printed upon
is so that you are able to print it out. On the image I have also
included my personal password. When I see this printed with my name,
then I will be 100% sure of the source of the image, for I will
give this password to nobody else. If I ever ask you for my password,
please use the word "TIGHTLY", this way I will be certain
the message originates from your good self.
A final few words about the image that I am requesting you send;
please ensure that the image you send is LARGE and CLEAR, and be
sure to print out my sign large and clear enough to be seen clearly.
This will eliminate any chance of forgery. As soon as I receive
an acceptable photograph of you or a representative holding my name
and password I will proceed with your instructions IMMEDIATELY.
As a gesture of good faith I have also attached a scan of my passport
to this email for your perusal. I would appreciate it if you would
keep my image private or I may have to have plastic surgery.
May God bless you, and I hope that once I receive the image I require
we will be able to expedite the completion of this deal to a very
successful conclusion.
My sincere regards,
Klench Mychiques.
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[The guy in the picture is American actor Gregory
Harrison]
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 15:33:45 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Fwd: passport attached Peace and Tightly.
Dear Klench,
I am sending my pasport as demanded.Please,now
you can make move to contact the paying center in holland as directed
by Ahmed Ibrahim.Please negotiate with the officer in charge Mr
Amanda Williams ["MISTER" Amanda Williams?]
on your preparation for visit for the claim of the fund.All necessary
documents has been forwarded to the paying institution in holland.
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
peace.
[A rather crappy passport from Barrister Gbamuda]
[NOT the image I was expecting! Time to complain...]
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Mr. Gbamunda,
Please Sir, where is the image I asked for with my name and password
("TIGHTLY")? I sent you an image to have taken with you
or a representative to prove your honesty but instead you sent to
me your passport. What the blazes is going on?
On a further note: I will be unavailable for the next 24-48 hours.
This is due to a television appearance I am making. My friends and
colleagues have organised a televised tribute show to celebrate
my 500th stunt (see attached photo). I will get back to you ASAP,
provided I am not totally whacked out.
Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[The guy in the image is stuntman Dar Robinson.
He looks enough like Klench Mychiques!]
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 08:15:21 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Re: YOUR PASSWORD: PEACE - MY PERSONAL PASSWORD: TIGHTLY(UNDERSTOOD)
Dear Mr Klench,
Many thanks for your mail. It is certainly clear
to me now and i will do as demanded so that there will be a 100%
trust in me and what we are doing for finalization of this transaction.This
of course will certainly put confidence in you when making any form
of transfer payments as mentioned earlier by you in the course of
this transaction.
Please note that i will be going to the photographer
today and hopefully,the picture might be ready between tomorrow
or next. I hope that your tribute show is well.
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
PEACE.
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Mr. Gbamuda,
Thank you for your email, and I look forward to receiving your
next communication.
You will be pleased to learn that the TV show went well. Me and
Burt Reynolds had a little too much to drink and got caught humping
one of the female car-park attendants - I don't think we will be
allowed in that theatre for some time yet!
Kindest regards,
Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:13:20 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Fwd: pic(Peace for me Tightly for you)
Dear mr Klench,
I am sending by attachment the picture as demanded.
Now i have satisfied you and proved myself.It is your turn to fulfil
your promises to assist in bringing this transaction to a successful
conclussion.
As a start,you are advised to make contact to the
name and address stated below for your visit arrangement to sign
the neccessary documents for the release of the fund:
MR AMANDA WILLIAMS
GLOBAL FINANCIAL NETWORK,
PO BOX 4243,1103 CN
AMSTERDAM-THE NETHERLANDS.
PHONE:31-615-465438.
E-mail: [email protected]
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
[Note: The original image below was huge, over
2300 pixels wide. I wish other scammers would do me the courtesy
of sending nice detailed stuff like this. I think in future though
I will get them to use a darker background on the signs. The camera
flash has bounced off the white page and screwed up the contrast]
[Nice beer-gut Gbamuda!]
[Ibrahim Ahmed pops in to ask how things are going]
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 10:17:03 +0200
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: PROGRESS NEWS FROM GBAMUDA TODAY
DEAR KLENCH MYCHIQUES
HOW ARE YOU TODAY.I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM GBAMUDA
THAT ALL IS GOING SMOOTHLY. HE TOLD ME ABOUT THE PICTURE AND PASSPORT
ISSUE.I BEG YOU TO BE HONEST TOUS WHEN THIS MONEY COME TO
YOUR ACCOUNT.AND TO GIVE US YOUR HIGHEST UNDERSTANDING AND MUTUAL
COOPERATION.
I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU AS YOU ARE DEVELOPING.
PROGRES.WHEN DO YOU INTEND TO TRAVEL TO HOLLAND FOR FINALIZATION?
THANKS,
DR AHMED IBRAHIM.
From: Klench Mychiques
To: [email protected]
Dear Ahmed,
Good to hear from you again.
Yes, everything is going smoothly. I intend to travel to Holland
to settle the agreement very soon, and I will notify you of my flight
date when I have it, if I can be bothered.
Kind regards,
Klench Mychiques.
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Now back to the barrister]
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Mr. Gbamuda,
Many thanks for your picture, which has been received and is approved.
Now that I have seen you are a large man to be trusted I will destroy
the image for security purposes. [You wish!] I am now happy
to continue to follow through with your proposition.
My sincere regards,
Klench Mychiques.
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Now to contact "MR" Amanda Williams.
Will he/she fall for gobbledegook?]
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Amanda Williams
Dear Amanda Williams,
[Reader note: This is what I actually typed]
I am contacting you on behalf of Ahmed Ibrahim/Gbamuda.
Blah blah blah, necessary documents. Blah blah, release forms etc.
Ready to sign etc. ZZzzz.
Yours sincerely,
Klench Mychiques.
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Ahmed Ibrahim replies]
Date: Wed, 3Sep 2003 14:49:36 +0100
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: URGENT
DEAR MYCHIQUES,
HOW ARE YOU TODAY?BARRISTER GBAMUDA HAS TOLD ME
THAT YOU PEOPLE HAVE COMMUNICATED EACH OTHER.
I AM PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT NEWS REACHING ME
TODAY IS THAT A PROTOCOL OFFICER BY NAME MR J.P PHILIPS WILL BE
WITH YOU IN AMSTERDAM TO WITHNESS THE ENDORSEMENT AND WILL BE WITH
YOU AT THE AIRPORT WITH IDENTIFICATION TO ACCOMPANY YOU.
PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH MR AMANDA FOR PROPER ARRANGEMENT.
[I have done, but the thick sod hasn't replied
to me yet]
THANK YOU,
DR.AHMED IBRAHIM.
[At last, Amanda replies, and hits me with the
inevitable fees]
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 10:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: amanda williams
Subject: RE: VERY URGENT
Dear Sir,
I am sorry that for not contacting you on mail
since your file came to my desk because of the board meeting i was
attending. These are the rules and regulations that you should abide
immediately for this transaction.
(A) INDENTIFICATION PROOF(an international passport
or Driver's Lincense)
(B) NOTIFY TO US WHEN YOU ARE COMING TO AMSTERDAM FOR THE NECESSARRY
ENDORSMENT.
(C) THE COST OF RELEASE ORDER FORM IS------12,300 Euros
OUR HANDLING/ADMINSRATIVE COST IS------ 5,500 Euros
The Total cost of Seveenteen Thousand Eight Hundred
Euros are for all the charges on this transaction. You are now advice
to come down immediately for the signing of the Release Form.
Waiting to hear from you through the above E-mail
for the confidentiality of the transaction.
Best Regards
Amanda Williams
Director/Release Officer
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Amanda Williams
Dear Mrs. Williams.
Please find attached my current passport image.
The administrative costs seems fair, considering the
total amount that will be freed by this minuscule payment. Please
tell your representative that I will bring the full amount in cash,
if I can be bothered.
I will make flight arrangements ASAP and then contact you with the
flight details, if I don't get to a bar first.
I look forward to meeting with Mr. Philips ins Amsterdam.
I hope he is not homosexual, as I plan a visit to the Red Light
area for some good old adult fun.
Sincerely,
Klench Mychiques
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Mr. Gbamuda replies]
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:11:10 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Re: YOUR PASSWORD: PEACE - MY PERSONAL PASSWORD: TIGHTLY
Dear Mr Klench,
I have been informed that all preparations are
in top place for your final visit and completion.Mr philips,a protocol
officer has been asigned to the Global Financial Network Amsterdam
for this purpose. It is partinent to note also that correspondence
reaching shows that you have contacted by Mr Williams Amanda for
your requirements.
Please comply and forward me detail of your arrival.
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
PEACE.
From: Klench Mychiques
To: Mr. Gbamuda
Dear Mr. Gbamunda,
I have indeed contacted Mr. Amanda. I am still however waiting
for an email from the person who is to actually meet me at the airport
(Mr. Philips). I need him to email me to verify his identity to
me. Once verification is complete I will proceed to book my flight
and then forward the details onto him and Mr. Amanda.
Please note I will be unavailable for the next 24 hours as I am
doing a motorcycle stunt at a local superstore (I am attempting
a world record motorcycle leap over 127 shopping trolleys). Attached
is a photograph of me practising for the big event.
Sincerely,
Klench Mychiques.
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From the desk of Klench Mychiques - Stuntman Extraordinaire
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[Random image taken from the Net, but with my
name added for impact!]
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 11:23:10 +0100 (BST)
From: "gbamuda nngida"
Subject: Re: YOUR PASSWORD: PEACE - MY PERSONAL PASSWORD: TIGHTLY
Dear mr klench,
Many thanks for prompt respond and present effort
towards contacting mr Amanda.Please i like to advise that you send
him another remind incase there is any waste of time or delays from
his side in responding,please bear with me.
Like i mentioned earlier,mr Amanda or mr J.P Philips
will be meeting with you at the airport or any place of meeting/your
arrival before proceeding to their office.
Yours Sincerely,
Barrister N.Gbamuda.
[What? No good wishes for my big jump?!]
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