The scammer has returned!!

[beavereater]

A few weeks ago I received an email. I posted it in an earlier forum saying that I would respond like an idiot. I filled out the claim form, with some missing parts, such as my BANK number and so on. I also informed them that I could not pay the complete amount. Of the 5750 dollars, I only had 3000 dollars...was this enough...

This is what I first wrote

Dear Mr Prescott

Reference number PG3-B2 and Batch number GBH-2

Thank you for your quick reply. I am still over joyed with this, that I actually took the day off from work for the rest of the week. I think I will hand in my notice to quit my job after that. My line of business is very complicated and hard on the body. I also bought a new car.

I apologize for talking about my personal life. I am just so happy. However, there is one problem that I have come to. Since buying this new car (with money I actually don't have in hand yet), I do not have the exact amount that you requested USD 5,750.00. I do however have a total of USD 3,000.00 that I can send immediately. Since most of my family is dead, I have no one to borrow money from. I can't borrow from my boyfriend, since he makes most of his money selling copies of screeners and is as dumb as a horse saying things like He's a stupid man, always asking dumbass questions like "Do you find it a bit unnerving doctors call what they do practice?" or "If you only have one eye can you still get double vision?"

Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that the only way to resolve this is as follows. If someone at your firm, volunteers to pay the additional USD 2,750.00 I will then reimburse them with USD 10,000.00 And as you are the one negotiating this for me, I would include USD 20,000.00 to you.

I am sorry, I was hasty in buying a car. I hope that this has not ruined my chances at the prize money. I am currently filling out the forms, and await your answer.

Iwana Revaeb

AND...this was his response...

ATTN: Iwana Revaeb

Dear Madam,
I am in receipt of your emails and filled form. I have discussed with our company Director and informed him of your situation. It has been agreed that we shall accept a part payment of USD3,000.00 from you. Note however that the balance USD2,750 must be paid immediately you receive your winnings in your account. The USD3,000.00 will be used to cover transfer charges and insurance cost. The balance USD2,750.00 is to cover our handling charges, which we have decided to sidetrack until you have received your winnings.
In regards to your bank account number, I will advice that you personally go to your bank, and tell them to give you the account number. Remember that this transaction must be kept confidential for security reasons, hence do not inform your bank of this yet. When you go to your bank to collect the account number, you should also withdraw the USD3,000.00. Find attached to this email an invoice for the required amount, given a break down of the fee, and mode of payment. As stated in the invoice, payment should be made via Money Gram. For your reference, find below details of Money Gram agents in your area:

1.) MARBIS NEWSSTAND
1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-2959

2.) LATINO EXPRESS DW
1785 COLUMBIA RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Phone: 202-232-4371

3.) TRAVEL & TOURS
1518 U ST NW STE 101
WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Phone: 202-232-9120

4.) ZOO MARKET & DELI
3000 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
Phone: 202-234-1201

5.) SPORTSMAN WINE AND SPIRITS
3249 MT PLEASANT ST
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Phone: 202-265-2420

If the above agents are far from your location, I will advice that you phone them, and enquire for agents closer to you.
Once you have withdrawn the amount from your bank, you should take it to any of the agents stated above, and send it to the details of receiver as stated in the attached invoice.
Endeavour to send me the payment receipt either by fax, or as an email attachment immediately payment is made.
Finally I want to inform you that the acceptance of USD3,000.00 is the best compromise that can be reached. We cannot make any further negotiations in regards to the payment of the fee, hence I advice that you make this part payment immediately.
I anticipate your urgent response.

Truly yours,
PAUL PRESCOTT,
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER,
INTERSCOPE FINANCE GROUP.
PHONE: +27 726907235
FAX: +27 115076758
EMAIL: pprescott2@ifgsouthafrica.com
WEBSITE: www.interscopefinancegroup.org

Where to go from here...

[tweedledee]

Tell them the only thing of value you own is the 1 million dollar house your uncle left you, and could you put the deeds as security. Make a convincing draft of a local property such as a police station and see what happens when they try and sell it.

[beavereater]

This is the letter I sent

Dear Mr Prescott

Reference number PG3-B2 and Batch number GBH-2

Oh my God!! I can't believe this. I thought that you had all but forgotten about little old me. I was so depressed, and almost in a state of panic because I have already agreed upon contracts to buy land in Las Vegas CA.

In my good fortune, God has blessed me again with the good fortune of his help. I was able to get the full amount of USD5,750.00. I understand from your letter that no further negotiations could be made, but as a Christian woman, I felt it my duty to keep up with my part of the deal.

Futhermore, I hoped that in that perhaps you could do me one kind favor. Attached to this email is a photograph of myself with my name written on a piece of paper. I took this picture on property I hope to own with the money you are going to send. So that I know that I am not talking with a computer, machine, or something of that sort, I hoped that you could send me back a picture of you holding your name so that I can be sure that I am talking with a man.

Once I recieve this I will gladly send the FULL amount, along with all the information you requested. I now have my bank information and nobody is aware of this process. I also ask that you delete my picture once you have recieved it and confirmed I am who I am.

Again, I look forward to your response. I can't wait for this to be complete. God bless you.

Iwana Revaeb

and the pic

[thecoalman]

Where are you supposed to send the money, what's it say on the attached invoice?

[gooberguy]

heh , you got this in email from africa, i got one exactly the same from europe in the mail.

[Roundabout]

This is another funny one where the scambaiters got even with the African scammers:

"The Church of the Painted Breast"

Mike told me how he baited the writer of the e-mail above, Prince Joe Eboh.

"I'm sure he's not a prince at all," Mike says. "He contacted me with a standard 419 [so-called after a section of Nigeria's legal code] scam.

I have been troubled recently after the death of a dear friend of mine, Minnie Mowse

'Father Hector Barnett'
"I tried to turn it round by saying I worked for a church and we couldn't do any business with people who are not of our faith."

Mike sent a response in the name of Father Hector Barnett of the Church of the Painted Breast.


Dear Sir,
I would dearly love to help you. If you ever decide to join our faith then of course I could help you both with my experience and financial support. I wish you well in your endeavour my brother.

Yours, Father Hector Barnett


"Now I knew the guy would write back and say: 'Well, can I join your faith?' and indeed he did," says Mike.


Dear Father Hector,
If joining your faith is what it takes to help me of course, I am ready to join you. I'm from a good Christian family. I will do anything you want me to do in the faith. Don't forget that I have to transfer the money to your account as urgently as possible. Send me your account details. I hope to read your mail soon.

Prince Joe Eboh


Actual Picture of the Scammer
after he joined the "church"

Read Entire Story Here

Funny Stuff.

[Doramius]

open a brand new account, put the money in it with $100 extra dollars and tell your bank about it. Then see what happens. At most, you're out $3100.

[thecoalman]

open a brand new account, put the money in it with $100 extra dollars and tell your bank about it. Then see what happens. At most, you're out $3100.

You send me the $3100 and I'll do it.