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Playing with an email scammer to see how they work

Like everyone else with an email i get loads of scam emails saying i have got an inheritence or won the lottery.

I like to study everything on the internet so i thought i would reply to see what happens.

Below is the start of the email chain and i will keep adding to it if it continues.

From: collins ropars [mailto:c.hropars7@msn.com]
Sent: 18 June 2009 18:28
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: please reply

Hello,
I have emailed you earlier without a response. In my first email I mentioned about my late client whose relatives I cannot get in touch with. I am compelled to do this because I would not want the bank to push my clients funds into the bank treasury as unclaimed inheritance.

This mail is written and intended to solicit your assistance to be presented as NEXT OF KIN to my Late Client since you are a foreigner and only a foreigner can lay claims on this inheritance. The Governing Body of the Bank has contacted me on this matter and I am yet to provide the Next of Kin to lay claims to the Fund. Under a clear and legitimate agreement with you, I shall seek your consent to be presented as the next of Kin so that my late Clients’ Fund will not be Confiscated by the Bank and pushed into the bank treasury as unclaimed bills.

For the sake of Transparency on this matter, you are free to make immediate contact for further clarification and explanation on this matter. I will need you also to reconfirm your full name and contact telephone number to ascertain the fact that I am dealing with the right person.
Thank you very much for your anticipated acceptance while we expect your prompt response to this matter as the urgency demands.

Yours faithfully.
Collins Ropars
London - United kingdom
+447024082564

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From: earl@earlofgrey.com
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: RE: please reply
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:44:19 +0200
Hi Collins

I am very sorry i missed your first email.
How do we move forward with this?

Earl

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From: collins ropars [mailto:c.hropars@msn.com]
Sent: 18 June 2009 19:50
To: earl@earlofgrey.com
Subject: Further Clarification

Greetings in the name of God and Thanks for your urgent response to my email, as I told you in previous mail, my deceased client have been on my firm’s legal retainer ship service from the 24th September, 2001. In his assessment form he did not introduce any family living with him at that time in the United Kingdom, Only a part of his business and his origin. My firm has been representing him and his business in legal and allied matters up till the time of his death.

I  want to let you understand that this is a deal, my client may not really be your relation but bear the same surname with you but what is important is for you to show interest and provide me with your information then I will  present you as the next of kin with proper proof and back up. I am a man of honour and would never put my family name to shame because of money so you should know that I have verified all procedure and information even before contacting you to work with me on this project.

I have written a letter to the Bank informing them that a relative of my late client has inquired about his estate and it’s ready to make claims on them and the bank has no problem with that so long as I present the person with proof and legal backing.

I would prepare an agreement / memorandum of understanding between us so that we would be sure of what we are doing and for the security of the money even in the future. God knows I trust you wholly and entirely but I am only trying to make sure that our partnership is legal and that we will get what we deserve at the end of the transaction amicably.

To enable me commence the agreement and legalization thereafter, I will appreciate you reconfirm your info as follows:

Full Name, Contact address Direct Contact Telephone number, Occupation and age. Also specify an exact time when i could call to speak with you.

Once I get this info, I will speak with you and then commence the legalization of the paperwork. Feel free to call me on my number below for further clarification.

I look forward to a speedy co-operation from your side.
NB: You should know that 5M Pounds is a lot of money so a transaction of this magnitude should be kept top secret, my wife does not even know about this, Therefore, you must keep this transaction to yourself alone. You never really know who your enemy is.

Sincerely,
Attorney Collins Ropars
Maxwell & Ropars Associates.
500 Prescott Road, Old Swan,
Liverpool, L13 3DB
England.
Tel: +44 -7024082564
Fax: +44 -7006035114

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From: earl@earlofgrey.com
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: RE: Further Clarification
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:07:45 +0200
Hi Collins

This is all looking very good.
I do trust you like you trust me and i am looking forwards to helping you.

My full name is Earl Grey
Contact Address.
The Mansion
Mansion Street
Gibraltar
GBZ1

Phone number 00447050028346
Occupation: Head Tea taster
Age 35

Please phone anytime.

Earl

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From: collins ropars [mailto:c.hropars@msn.com]
Sent: 22 June 2009 14:21
To: earl@earlofgrey.com
Subject: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED

Dear Mr. Earl,

We have to work like one family with one mind and one spirit to achieve this transaction. I have given my whole life on this project and I have all it will take to make this successful. You don’t have to worry. Five million British Pounds is a lot of money and this has been giving me sleepless nights.  I am really trying to make sure that I keep this transaction to myself as you can’t say for sure who is an enemy. My wife does not even know as it’s the best measure to avoid panic. I hope you understand what I mean and I hope you do also keep this to yourself. Security is the first measure to our success. I am in receipt of your info and I am beginning to build my trust in you. Always consult me before making any decision detriment to this project as two heads are better than one. This is a one in a life time opportunity and we should do everything humanly possible to protect the interests of our families even after this transaction has been consummated. Thank God you are God fearing and have a family like me too so I can say this meeting is ordained by God Almighty.

This is matter of trust, sincerity and understanding. Attached is the agreement/MOU binding us together, Print it out, Read through it, carefully point out your observation and comment on them if you find any but if it is acceptable by you, endorse your column and next to my signature on each of the pages. Thereafter, fax a copy back to me and keep one to yourself. I expect that you call me as soon as you receive this email if you need more clarification.

Once I get the signed MOU from you, I will immediately forward the application draft and all information you need to know about the deceased and the claim. God be with us.

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Attorney Collins Ropars
Maxwell & Ropars Associates.
500 Prescott Road, Old Swan,
Liverpool, L13 3DB
England.
Tel: +44 -7024082564
Fax: +44 -7006035114

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From: earl@earlofgrey.com
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: RE: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:09:01 +0200
Hi Collins

The document will not let me sign it.
It is locked in word.

Shall i print it out and post it?

What is the address i should post it to?

Thanks, Earl Grey
Head Tea Taster for Twinings

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From: collins ropars [mailto:c.hropars@msn.com]
Sent: 22 June 2009 15:21
To: earl@earlofgrey.com
Subject: RE: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED

Yes i locked it. if ok by you, you print out sign and fax back. You can send to me by post but i’ll prefer you fax as it is more faster and convinent.

Thank you.

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Attorney Collins Ropars
Maxwell & Ropars Associates.
500 Prescott Road, Old Swan,
Liverpool, L13 3DB
England.
Tel: +44 -7024082564
Fax: +44 -7006035114

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From: earl@earlofgrey.com
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: RE: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:44:19 +0200
Hi Colllins

I don’t have a fax machine so i will post it.
It will only take a few days.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Earl

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From: collins ropars [mailto:c.hropars@msn.com]
Sent: 22 June 2009 19:17
To: earl@earlofgrey.com
Subject: RE: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED

You can send through email attachment also.

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From: earl@earlofgrey.com
To: c.hropars@msn.com
Subject: RE: Memorandum of Understanding?? SIGNED
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:28:45 +0200
Hi Collins

I can’t send by attachment
Can you unlock the other document so i can just add a signature and send back by email?

Thanks

Earl Grey
Head tea taster at Tetley.

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Attorney Collins Ropars
Maxwell & Ropars Associates.
500 Prescott Road, Old Swan,
Liverpool, L13 3DB
England.
Tel: +44 -7024082564
Fax: +44 -7006035114

Mr. Grey, I am not happy with your attitude towards this transaction. Now, i see you are not capable to handle this transaction from your side, You had better get a fax machine and scanner as you will be signing more documents to perfect this transaction.

I have put in all my efforts in this transaction and do not want any setbacks at all. You cannot expect to gulp in 50% of £5m Pounds as Manna from Heaven. You had better buckle up or i have no option than to find another person.

You had better let me know your stand.

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Attorney Collins Ropars
Maxwell & Ropars Associates.
500 Prescott Road, Old Swan,
Liverpool, L13 3DB
England.
Tel: +44 -7024082564
Fax: +44 -7006035114