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Notes: The scammers letters are posted exactly the way I received them. My replies are in the pink boxes, and the scammers and his aliases are in the other colours. I have added pictures, where necessary, in order to help those who are unfamiliar with some of the references I have made. I have also posted explanatory comments at the end of some of the messages, these also serve as a running commentary. |
LADY PENELOPE VS JUDITH MAKOULOU PAGE 2
THE LAWYER APOLOGISES - WELL, SORT OF. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: UPDATE Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail and all the contents
well understood. If that is the case, I am sorry but at the same time
waiting to hear from you as to know whether you have contacted the
Finance Company's affliate office in Holland, so that I will know the
out come of your discussion with them and if you have not, I want you to
contact them as soon as possible so that we will proceed in this
transaction without any delay. I will be waiting to hear from you as
soon as you receive this mail. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN)
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BACK TO HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: More information please. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail. I wish to bring to your notice that our office is at: Westpoort 5136, 1045ar Hornweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You are to fly to Schiphol Airport,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As regards Kindly, send me your flight itinerary as
soon as possible to confirm your Thanks for your understanding. Dr. Les Chamberlayne. NOTE: Ooh, he's going to pick me up himself, how thoughtful of him! Time to get that request for a 'dumbass' picture off.
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Dear Miss. Judith, I have just had the most marvellous idea. Why don't we swap pictures of ourselves? I have been dying to find out what you look like, and I am sure you have been dying to see what I look like. Plus, it will show us how much we care about each other, as well as proving how much we trust each other. I am sending you my picture with this email, as I just cannot wait to send it. I am holding a sign that says 'I love Miss. Judith'. Isn't that nice? I would love it if you could send me one of you holding a sign that said 'I love Lady Penelope'. Will you do this special little thing for me? I really hope so. I look forward to seeing your picture. Lots of love, Lady Penelope. NOTE: Here goes nothing! But, I'm fairly confident that I'll be able to get this photo, as this Lad seems as keen as mustard. However, I decide to send him 'my' picture first, just to eliminate any doubts he may have about my 'authenticity'. The picture I sent him used the same 'headshot' as the one I used on the passport, with a few modifications, of course. I superimposed the headshot onto a picture of a girl holding a sign, one that I found on the Internet. Once again, I am only posting part of the picture, as it took ages to find the 'base' image.
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MISS JUDITH REPLIES. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: I WILL DO IT FOR YOU. Dear Lady Penelope, Once again I thank you for your kind gesture, I will do exactly as you said but it will take me some time to do that at least from now till Monday I will take the picture and send it to you immediately. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you soon. My very best regards, Judith. NOTE: Wow, that was easy! But will 'she' actually do it?
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LADY PENELOPE SHOWS THE LAWYER HOW CLASSY SHE IS. Dear Barrister Igbaji, I thank you for your apology; it was most gracious of you. As for my dealings with the affiliate office in Holland, things are progressing nicely. I have sorted out the method of payment that will suit us both, and I am now waiting for him to advise me of which airport I should fly to, and where exactly he is based. Anyway, I will keep you informed of my future communications with the good Doctor, and let you know what develops. Regards, Lady Penelope.
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FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: UPDATE Dear Lady Penelope, I thank you very much for your concern over this transaction, I will be waiting to hear more developments also know when you are going to Holland for the proper claim of the fund. Until I hear from you. Regards, Barr Mike(SAN)
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: Ok then. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail. I will be waiting
to receive your flight itinerary but I Dr.Les Chamberlayne.
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I REPLY TO MISS JUDITH. Dear Miss. Judith, You don't know how thrilled I was to learn that you are going to send me your picture, it has simply made my day! I am counting down the hours until it arrives. Oh, and I gave the news to Jeff's boys and they can't wait either. By the way, did I look the way you had imagined? And what do you think of my hair that way; do you think it suits me? I have been thinking about growing it longer, but I cannot make up my mind. What do you think I should do? I must say that I am really looking forward to having you stay with me, as I rarely get the chance to have young ladies as guests. Although Parker is marvellous company, he just isn't interested in talking about the things we women like to talk about, so don't be surprised if I want to spend a lot of time talking about the latest fashions. Well, it's time for me to toodle off, as Parker seems to be trying to attract my attention. I do hope it's not another rescue mission, as I would hate to miss out on being here when your picture arrives. Oh yes, I have been meaning to ask you something, what is your favourite colour? Mine is pink, but I think I may have already told you that. Lots of love from your English rose, Lady Penelope. NOTES: If this Lad wasn't convinced he was dealing with a female before, then I think this email would have removed all doubt! But can he pull off the part of a female as well, or will he use a Ladette, as I think he has done in the past?
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I CONTACT HOLLAND, AS WELL. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, Thank you for supplying me with the necessary details. I will make the flight booking tomorrow, when the local travel agents are open again. Oh, and thanks for your kind offer of a ride back from the airport, I really appreciate the gesture. As for what I will be wearing when I arrive, well, that is a very difficult thing for a young lady to answer, as those decisions can only be made at the last minute. However, since pink is my favourite colour, I will most likely be wearing something that is pink. But do not worry; as I can assure you that I will most certainly stand out from the crowd, of that you can be most sure. I will be in touch again, once I have arranged my flight. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I am trying to put off 'booking' the airline ticket in order to buy some time, as I have a feeling that they don't really want to send me that 'dumbass' picture at all. If I can stall them long enough then they won't be able to 'get away' with this tactic. I'm still working on the authenticity of my female persona, which is why I decided to give him the 'I can't decide what to wear' line. (I wonder if the female readers want to slap me over that one! ;-) ) Mind you, if he did see the 'real' Lady Penelope at the airport he sure would notice her!
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THE PICTURE STILL HASN'T SHOWN UP, SO I DELAY MY 'BOOKING' ONCE AGAIN. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, In all the rush to get things organised I forgot to ask you how long I would need to be in Holland in order to get my transaction sorted out. Since I didn't know this, I had no idea as to what date I should book for the return leg of my flight. Please advise me how long I will need to stay in Holland, as soon as you can. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: Since I am holding all the cards at present, in that they are sure I will actually go ahead and book a flight, I decide to continue with the stalling tactics in the hope that they will just give in and send me my 'dumbass' photo.
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I INFORM THE LAWYER OF THE DELAY. Dear Barrister Igbaji, I'm afraid there has been a slight delay in organising my flight to Holland. Since I forgot to ask Dr. Chamberlayne how long I needed to stay there, I was unable to book a flight for the return leg of my journey. But I have sent an urgent email to him, so it won't be too long before things are back on schedule. I am terribly sorry about this. By the way, I sent an email to Miss. Judith yesterday, but I never got a reply. Is she still ok? I really worry when I don't hear from her, so I do hope she's fine. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I thought that by informing the 'lawyer' of the delay, as well as Holland, they would be even more convinced of my belief in all aspects of their scam. Plus, I dropped a hint about not hearing from Miss Judith, which was really my way of saying "where the heck is my dumbass photo"?
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HOLLAND REPLIES. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: URGENT: More info needed. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail. It is good you
reminded me, you will need only one or two Thanks. Dr.Les Chamberlayne
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TIME TO PRESSURE MISS JUDITH FOR THAT PICTURE. Dear Miss. Judith, I didn't get a reply from you to the letter I sent yesterday. Is everything still ok? It worries me terribly when I don't hear from you, so please get back to me as soon as you can. Oh, and don't forget to tell me what you think about my hair, especially whether, or not you think I should grow it longer. By the way, have you managed to get a picture taken yet? Waiting to hear from you. All my love, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I'm still throwing in questions that only females would really be interested in answering, as I continue to try and find out whether, or not there really is a Ladette working on this scam.
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THE LAWYER REPLIES. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: UPDATE Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail with all the contents well understood. There is no problem in that but I think all of it will be taken care of today so that by tommorrow I will hear from you to your flight schedule. Until I hear from you. As for Judith, she is in sound health, I believe she has not checked her mailbox but I know that as soon as she get your mail, she will reply your mail. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTE: Sorry, but the old 'she hasn't checked her mailbox' line isn't good enough. I want that 'dumbass' picture, and I'm not booking my ticket until I get it!
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I PUT THE PRESSURE ON THE LAWYER. Dear Barrister Igbaji, I am terribly sorry about this, but I have to inform you that I cannot go to Holland just yet, as I still haven't heard from Miss. Judith. The reason I cannot go is because I think she is hiding the fact that something is wrong, and until I hear from her I don't think I should leave the country, as she may want to contact me but won't be able to. Please, Barrister Igbaji, get her to contact me so that I can know for sure that she is ok. Nothing else matters to me until I hear from her. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: If this doesn't get some action, nothing will.
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I ALSO PUT THE PRESSURE ON HOLLAND. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I am afraid that there will be a slight delay as regards to my trip. I have a friend whom I believe may be in trouble, and until I know for sure, I am unable to travel. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. By the way, if the transaction should last longer than a day, where am I supposed to stay? Can you recommend a good hotel? I only stay in five star hotels, so, if you could give me the name of one of those, I would be ever so grateful. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I know that Holland and the lawyer are the same person, as well as Miss Judith - well, I think 'she' is - but I figure I will get more 'action' if I hit him from all sides. I add the hotel remarks in order to show that I am still keen on actually going to Holland. Hopefully, this will convince them that they really should send me that picture.
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AT LAST, MISS JUDITH REAPPEARS. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: I AM OKAY. Dear Lady Penelope, I am very soory for not replying your mail in time it is due to some circumstances. I am very very sory for that. I wish to let you know that I have taken the picture and it will be out this evening and if God permits I will send it to you today or tommorrow morning. How far have you gone with the Company and the lawyer, have you gone to Holland? please we will like to know so that we will know when we are coming over to continue our studies. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you. My very best regard, Judith. NOTE: I thought my tactics would work, but I'm not convinced that they are going to send the picture, just yet.
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MISS JUDITH IS LEARNING. From : Judith Ankoh
<xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: I LOVE IT THE WAY IT IS. Dear Lady Penelope, I forgot to answer your question, I like your hair the way it is, I will want you to maintain it that way because I like that kind of hair and when I come over I will want my own to be like yours. My best regard, Judith. NOTE: At last it's starting to sink in that Lady Penelope expects her questions to be answered, no matter what, as this message arrived minutes after the previous one. However, I don't think that a girl from Africa is going to be able to have hair just like 'mine', do you? ;-)
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: A small delay. Hello Lady Penelope, I am sorry for this sudden event but do
know that it is also very important you Let me know what your plans are as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding. Dr.Les Chamberlayne.
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I TRY TO GET THINGS BACK ON TRACK. Dearest Miss. Judith, You don't know how happy I am to hear from you. I was truly worried that something was wrong, and that you couldn't tell anyone about it. Now that I know you are fine I can continue with my plans to rescue your money. Which, by the way, were on hold because I hadn't heard from you, so you can probably guess that things have not changed much since the last time you sent me a message. However, do not worry, as I am now making plans to go into town to book my flight to Holland. Parker is cleaning the Rolls at the moment, so it will be looking quite splendid for the trip. Actually, my father has hinted that he is going to buy me a new Rolls; one that is even more amazing than the one I have now. Isn't that simply wonderful news? If I do get this new Rolls I will send you some pictures of it. Won't that be nice? By the way, Miss Judith, please don't be late in replying to me again, as I can never get anything done until I hear from you. I just worry about you so much. Well, I must be off. Take care of yourself, my dear. Lots of love, as always, Lady Penelope. NOTES: Hopefully 'they' have now 'got the message' and will play by my rules from now on. The new car reference was added so that I could have a bit of fun later on.
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I TELL HOLLAND THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MISS JUDITH. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I am happy to report that I have now heard from my dear friend, and it would seem as though everything is fine with her. I will now start planning my trip to Holland once more. I will let you know my flight details as soon as I manage to book a flight. Oh, and thanks for the hotel recommendations, they sound fabulous. Regards, Lady Penelope.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: GO AHEAD Dear Lady Penelope, I thank you once more for your kind gesture over this problem of mine and my brother David. The problem is that I don't normally have chance as it is that we are in a refuugee camp and there is no cyber cafe inside the camp so some times we find it difficult to get out to do some other things but I want you to continue even if you did not hear from me, My fathers lawyer is there to assist in anyway you want. Once agin I thank you for your concern. I will be waiting to hear from you so that I will know when we are coming over to continue our studies. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you. My very best regards, Judith. NOTE: I think I detect another delaying tactic here, but I am prepared for this.
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: Good news. Hello Lady Penelope, I would appreciate if you can call me on phone to my direct line as +31 645 13xxxx or let me have your phone number. I hope to hear from you soonest. It good to hear that your friend is alright. Thanks for your understanding. Dr.Les Chamberlayne.
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STILL NO PHOTO HAS ARRIVED. TIME FOR ANOTHER HURRY UP. Dearest Miss. Judith, Thank you for your letter, it is reassuring to know that you are ok. However, I really do need to get a reply from you whenever I send you a message, as I just cannot help worrying about you. And since we are partners in this venture of ours, it is even more important that we stay in touch. Now, there is another thing that is worrying me a great deal, and that is, why you have not sent me the picture you promised? Do you not love me as much as you said you did? Because that is the only reason I can think of as to why you never sent it. If you really wanted me to help you with this deal, then you would have sent it by now. Dear Miss. Judith, I have already booked my flight to Holland, but until I know for sure that you love me, I cannot make the trip. I do hope that you understand why I am doing this, as I still very much want to help you. Please get back to me as soon as you can. All my love, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I decided to lay it on really thick so that they would be convinced that Lady Penelope cared more about getting that photo than anything else. Things go quiet for a few days, as we both try to stare each other down.
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I REAPPLY THE PRESSURE ON HOLLAND. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I have made the flight booking, but I won't be able to send you the details just yet, as I need to clear up a personal matter with my friend, first. Once I hear back from her, I will forward the details to you. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: This was just another way of convincing 'them' that I wasn't going to book the flight until I got that photo. Let's see who cracks first.
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THEY CRACK FIRST! From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: Am sorry Attachment : MYPIC.jpg (26k) Good day Lady Penelope Compliment of the day. Please am very sorry to send my picture to you very late. Is not that I did not love. I and my brother are very grateful for the love you has for us. I took this picture since last week but there is no chance for me to go and get it. That was why it take me so long to send it. Please bare with me for this shot letter. Just know that I and my brother are in good health. How do you see my picture? I have to go now, have a great day and God bless you, My very best regard, Judith. NOTES: Excellent! My second 'dumbass' picture, and it wasn't as hard as I thought - well, it wasn't as hard as the first one, that's for sure! And, hey, they roped some poor Ladette into posing for it. Mind you, they didn't have a choice, after all, how could Miss Judith be anything but female? But, I wonder if she really has been responding as Miss Judith. One thing though, just what have they done to the picture, as it seems to have lost the lefthand side, plus it's somewhat scrunched up. By the way, it says "I love Lady Penelope, from Judith" on the sign.
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My dear Miss Judith, It was marvellous to receive your letter and your lovely photograph. You are a very pretty young lady, and I am sure that Jeff's boys are going to fight over who gets to take you out first. I think Scott is probably the one who will win that little battle, as he always likes to fly as bird number one. He is the oldest of the Tracy boys, and is always scouting for damsels to rescue. I think the two of you would make an absolutely fab couple. What do you think of that? Would you like to go out with Scott? Now, I'm afraid I am going to have to re-book my flight, as I wasn't sure if I was going to hear from you again. Since the travel agents are now closed for the weekend, I won't be able to do this until Monday. But do not worry, as I am sure everything will work out just fine. Oh, by the way, I found an adorable picture of me that my naughty butler Mr. Parker took. I was having a nice cup of tea, while taking a bath, and he snuck in and took the picture. Although I was a little cross with him, I could still see the funny side, and so I didn't tell him off, or anything. I am sending you a copy of the picture, as I know you will just love it. I had a nice tan when the picture was taken, as I had just come back from a vacation on Jeff's little island in the Pacific. One thing though, you must promise me that you will not show it to your brother, as I would just die of embarrassment if he saw it. Please tell me what you think of the photo, as I would love to know what an African girl makes of it. All my love, Lady Penelope. NOTES: Now that I have my 'dumbass' photo I can get back to the serious business of being Lady Penelope. I don't know how much longer I can keep these Lads interested, but I'm going to push it for a bit longer yet. In the first paragraph I slip in a reference to Scott flying (Thunder)bird one. I also sent 'her' another picture of Sophia Myles in her role as Lady Penelope, just to see what kind of reaction it would get. As you can see, it is a tiny bit risqué, but not much, as Lady Penelope would never send anything too vulgar. ;-)
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TIME TO 'REWARD' EVERYONE FOR SENDING THE PICTURE. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I am happy to announce that I have made my flight booking. I will be on British Airways flight number BA0426, which leaves London Heathrow at 08-05 on 28 November and arrives at Amsterdam at 10-20 the same morning. I have decided to do a bit of sightseeing while I am in Holland, which means I will be leaving on 30 November. If you like, you can join me, as it would be nice to have some company. I am sending you a scan of the flight confirmation document. Please confirm that these arrangements are satisfactory. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: Now that I had my prize 'trophy' it was time to reward the Lad/s with my flight booking document, as this would prove to them that I am still genuinely interested in helping with this deal.
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, I am writing to you in order to inform you of the latest developments in our efforts to help Miss. Judith. I have now made a flight reservation to Holland, and will be leaving here on the 28th of November at 0805 in the morning. I have also sent a message to Dr. Chamberlayne, along with a copy of my flight confirmation document. Please let me know if there is anything else I should know before I leave. Regards, Lady Penelope.
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Dearest Miss. Judith, I just thought I would drop you a line to let you know that I have made a flight reservation for my trip to Holland, isn't that wonderful news? I will be leaving here on the 28th of November, so it's not long now before we will all be living happily in my home in Foxleyheath. I bet you are excited about that! Anyway, please send me a message as soon as you read this, as I do so love hearing from you. Oh, and I am also dying to know what you thought of the last picture I sent you. Hope to hear from you soon. Lots of love, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I wish 'she' would play the game and comment on the pictures I send, as there's no fun in doing it otherwise.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: God bless you Dear Lady Penelope, Compliment of the day, how is the situation of things over there? Hope all is well with you. Thanks so much for your kindness and love. Am very grateful. I have heard what you said concerning your brothers. Please I will love to see their pictures. You said that you will leave to Holland today. I pray that the good God will guide you going and coming back. Please bare with me for this shot letter. I don't have much time to write. Please bare with me. Have a nice day and god bless. Hope to hear from you soon. Very best regard, Judith. NOTES: Damn, 'she' still won't play ball. Well, I am going to keep trying. One thing that is very odd, is why she thinks I'm going to Holland today. Could there really be more than one person working on this scam? I wonder if the request for a picture of the 'boy's is a way of 'testing' me? Never mind, I am prepared for it, if it is.
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: My flight details. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail and attached copy of
your flight itinerary. I wish to Thanks for your understanding. Dr.Les
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FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: UPDATE Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail with all the
contents well I will be out town for a court sitting in
the Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTES: He doesn't know what 0805 means? Man, this guy is out of the loop! I guess his 'out of town' line is so he can concentrate on the important business of 'being' Holland.
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Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, Thank you for your prompt reply; I look forward to finally meeting you. I think I shall take your advice and book into the Sheraton, as it is probably a good idea to be handy to the airport. One thing that is worrying me greatly, however, is that I do not know what you look like, especially since I am a young lady travelling on her own. Could you send me some identification, preferably with your picture, so that I can recognise you and know that you are the person who I am supposed to meet. If I do not get this identification from you I may get too scared to make the trip. I trust that this will not be a problem for you, and that you can understand why I am making this request. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I figure it's time to get some more 'trophies', hence my request for some identification.
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Dearest Miss Judith, It was fabulous to get your letter, but you really must try and find the time to write me a nice long reply, as I feel as though you don't really care about me. I noticed in your letter that you are under the impression that I am going to Holland today. That is not correct, as my flight is booked for the 28th of November. But that is only a few days away, so it's not as if we have long to wait. Oh, and another thing you are mistaken about is my relationship to Jeff's boys, they are not my brothers, they are simply the sons of my good friend Jeff Tracy. The boys were very amused to learn of your confusion, and had a great old time calling me their big sister, which I most definitely am not. Anyway, you asked to see a picture of the boys, so I am sending you one with this letter. The picture has Jeff and his sons John, Virgil, Gordon and Scott in it, but since Alan was sick at the time he isn't in it. Jeff and the boys had just come back from a rescue mission, one in which they saved a family friend called Eddie Houseman from certain death, which is why they are wearing their rescue uniforms, and which is also why they appear so dirty. Eddie was using some nutomic charges to blast a way through a mountain range, when he became trapped in his tractor, and it was then up to the boys to go and rescue him. As you can see from the picture, they were all very happy that they were able to save Eddie, and so they decided to have a celebration. That was some party, I can tell you! By the way, do you remember me telling you that my father was going to get me a new car? Well, he has, and I am going over to his house today so that I can pick it up! And guess what, it is painted my favourite colour, pink, isn't that exciting? I will send you some pictures of my new car with my next letter. Well, time for me to sign off. Do write back and let me know what you think of Jeff's boys, and, most importantly, what you thought of the picture I sent you of me having a bath. Fondest love and wishes, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I try to make it crystal clear that I expect to get nice, long responses from Miss Judith, as she is likely to produce the most 'fun' replies. The picture I sent was another shot from the Thunderbirds live action movie, and features all the characters mentioned above. The rescue mission involving Eddie Houseman was actually episode 14 of the Thunderbirds TV series, and was titled 'End of the Road'.
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, Thank you for your message, I am glad that there is nothing more I need to know. As for what 0805 means, it is five minutes past eight o'clock in the morning. That is how a twenty-four hour clock works, or so I am told by Parker. Regards, Lady Penelope.
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: A request. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail. There is nothing to
be scared of , knowing why you are I hope this is clear. You have to at
least have a little trust on me and to be Thanks for your understanding. Dr.Les Chamberlayne. NOTE: Hmm, it looks like he's not willing to play ball on my 'trophy' request. I wonder why?
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Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I understand what you are saying, but you have to see it from my point of view. I am, as I have said, a young lady travelling on her own, and it is important to me that I know for certain who I am to meet. If you are reluctant to provide me with your identification then maybe I should reconsider my plans, as no amount of money is worth risking my safety for. Besides, I haven't heard from my friend again, and I am starting to get worried about her. I think I might get Jeff to fly me to the Benin Republic, in his new Fireflash aeroplane, so that I can make sure she is ok, before continuing with our transaction. However, if I hear from her today I most likely won't need to do that. Anyway, let me know if you are willing to send me your identification, and preferably very quickly, as time is running out. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I put the pressure on so as to get my 'trophy', and, hopefully, a response from Miss Judith, who has 'disappeared' again.
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I PRESSURE MISS JUDITH, AS WELL. Dearest Miss. Judith, Once again I haven't received a reply from you. Are things still ok? Since I am so worried about you I am considering getting Jeff to fly me to the Benin Republic so that I can check up on you. This will, of course, mean delaying the completion of our plans to rescue your money, but you are more important than that anyway. If you do not want me to come to the Benin Republic until I have rescued your money, then it is important that you get back to me urgently, as we don't have much time left. If there is nothing wrong, I would still like to hear what you have to say in regards to my last letters, as I do so love hearing from you. All my love, Lady Penelope.
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MISS JUDITH REPLIES FIRST. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: I AM OKAY. Dear Lady Penelope, Once again, I thank you very much for your deep concern over me and my brother David, I appreciate all your effort to help us rescue our money. As I have told you before, here in refugee camp we don't normally have chance everyday. I am very okay, there is nothing wrong with me at all. I am very healthy as well as my brother David. As for the your picture, it is very fantastic only that it is in black and white not coloured, I would have like it the most if it is in coloured but all is the same, I love it. I am very happy to see Mr Jeff and his boys, as I see in the picture they very very exited and they are not looking bad at all. I will not want you to come over because I don't want anything that will delay the rescue of our money from the Finance Company. I will not wait to see the car your lovely dad bought for you because I know that you will be taking me out with the car as soon as I come over to your country cause I like going to recreational centers. So I will be waiting to hear from you as soon as you rescue the money so that I will know when I am coming over to continue my studies. With very much love, Judith. NOTE: She's still playing hard to get, as well as trying to get me to concentrate on the important task of letting myself be scammed.
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SINCE IT LOOKED LIKE I MAY BE LOSING THIS BAIT, I DECIDED TO CHANGE TACK. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I have decided that I am being rather silly about being scared to travel to Holland on my own, and so I will arrive on the 28th of November as planned. However, I have decided to book a deluxe suite at the Victoria Hotel in Amsterdam, instead of staying at the Sheraton, as I have heard some very good things about this hotel. As a result, I would appreciate it if you could pick me up at the airport and give me a ride to the hotel. One last thing, could you make sure that you have a sign with my name on it when you are waiting for me in the arrivals hall, as that will satisfy me that you are the person I am to meet. Actually, you also better add a special code word after my name, just as an extra security measure. The code word I want you to add after my name is FAB, which is short for my favourite word, 'fabulous'. Please confirm that you are willing to do all of the things I have asked of you in this message. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: If he wasn't going to send me his identification, then I wanted to make sure he looked stupid at the airport as 'punishment' for not complying.
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HOWEVER, I DECIDED TO REPLY TO MISS JUDITH, AS WELL. Dear Miss Judith, I am so happy to receive your letter; I was worried sick about you. Unfortunately, I haven't got the pictures of the car scanned yet, so I cannot send them anyway. However, I am re-sending the last two pictures I sent you, as I don't think you received them in very good condition. The one of Jeff and the boys was in colour, not black and white, and I don't think you even received my bath picture, as you have not commented on it at all. When you receive these pictures, I would very much appreciate it if you could let me know how they came out and what you think of them. Once I hear back from you I will probably stop worrying about you so much, and will, instead, just concentrate on rescuing your money. Get back to me soon, my dear. All my love, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I'm going to get some comment out of her about those 'interesting' pictures I sent if it's the last thing I do. Which, as far as this bait is concerned, it could very well be.
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FROM HOLLAND. From: Offshore Remittance
<xxxx@consultant.com> Subject: Re: Confirmation. Hello Lady Penelope, Thanks for your mail but I want you to
understand that I will not work on your Thanks for your understanding. Dr.Les Chamberlayne. NOTES: The reason I told him I was going to stay at the Victoria Hotel was so that he 'had' to pick me up at the airport, something that wouldn't be necessary if I stayed at the Sheraton, as it is right next door. However, this Lad seems to be getting suspicious all of a sudden, and would seem to be calling my bluff. Well, two can play at that game!
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> Subject: THANKS A LOT. Dear Lady Penelope, How are you today? Hope all is well with you. Thanks for the mail you sent to me. Please forgive me for not commenting on those two pictures you sent to me. Please am sorry. First, I will like to comment on your own, really, God has blesses you with beauty, I really love the picture; you look so charming in that picture. I love it so much. About the other one, Jeff boy's, the five guys they are handsome guys, but I don't know the one to chose please you will help me out in this. I see those guys as an easy going one. I will love to know them more about them. Have any of them seen my picture? Dear you knows them more than me so please I will like you to help me chose any one that is so easy going, understanding and caring. My brother send his love to you, we are very proud of you the good God will reward you mightily for your love and kindness to us. I appologize again am very sorry for not commenting on the picture in my pervious mail. I have to go now, have a nice day and God be with you. Hope to hear from you soon. My very best regard, Judith. NOTES: At last, some pay dirt! I guess they really are convinced that the person in those photos is actually me - excellent! And she wants me to fix her up with one of the Tracey boys, too. Well, I think I can manage that.
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Dearest Miss Judith, I am using my laptop to send you this message from a cafe near the airport, where I am spending the time before my flight is due to board. Hopefully, the next time we talk I will have rescued your money and we can then start making plans for you to come and stay with me. Won't that be splendid? Firstly, I would like to thank you for the kind remarks you made about the picture I sent you, I was blushing for a long time after reading them. But you are a very pretty young lady as well, and all the boys think so, too. Although all of Jeff's boys are very nice and well mannered, and know how to treat a lady, I think that Gordon would be the best one for you. He is a little younger than you, being only 22, but he is the one who is the most understanding and caring of all. Gordon is also very good with anything to do with the sea, as he is a champion swimmer, diver and water skier. He also pilots the number four rescue craft, which is used in all of our undersea rescue missions. I am going to send you a photo of him that was taken by Parker, as Parker is also very skilled at portrait photography. Gordon is wearing his new rescue uniform, and looks ever so handsome. Do tell me what you think of him, won't you? Well, I better sign off now, as Parker wants to show me the latest gadget he has installed on the new car. Knowing Parker, I wouldn't be surprised if he has installed a machine gun behind the grill, or even ejector seats! Wouldn't that be a hoot? Love, as always, Lady Penelope. NOTE: Although the bait is looking somewhat shaky, I decided to keep talking to Miss Judith as though nothing was wrong.
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