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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 3
I GET BACK TO HOLLAND. Dear Dr. Chamberlayne, I am surprised that you are now the one who is apparently scared to meet me. Why is this the case? The requests I made were nothing special, so why are you so reluctant to carry them out? Now, to answer your questions, I am going to stay at the Victoria Hotel because it is a much more romantic looking and traditional style of hotel than the Sheraton, and because some of my girlfriends have stayed there and had a really marvellous time. As for why I don't use a mobile phone, that is simply because I prefer not to be annoyed by tiresome people wherever I go. All my friends know this is how I feel, and quite understand, which is why I see no reason to start using one now. But this shouldn't be a problem for you, as you will soon be able to talk to me as much as you like, once I am in Holland. Anyway, I have decided to go to Holland whether, or not these conditions meet your approval, as I am quite keen to visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam, and if I like it enough, I will most likely extend my stay for another five days. If you wish to complete our transaction then you will need to be waiting at the airport, with the sign I requested, as that will prove to me that you are sincere in your desire to help me. If I do not see anyone there with this sign, then I will simply make my own way to the Victoria Hotel and do some sightseeing instead. I look forward to seeing you at the airport in a few hours time, but if you choose not to be there, then that is your decision, and I will not be angry that you have made it. Well, I have to finish packing now, so I am going to have to sign off. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: Well, I certainly told him what for! Unfortunately, he wasn't going to be brow-beaten by a 'woman', and never replied to this message. I figured that this bait was now over, but I didn't really mind, as I figured that he would be forever wondering if I really did go to Holland with a bag of money. I certainly think he probably did. However, four days later the following email arrived:
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FROM THE LAWYER: From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, How is everithing? I want to inform you that I am now back in Lagos and I am waiting to hear from you to know if you have gone to Holland to make the claim and also know if they have released the fund to you so that I will get Miss Judith and his brother David prepared to come over and continue their studies. I am waiting to hear from you as soon as you receive this mail. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTES: I must say I didn't expect this, as I was sure that they had given up on me. However, it now seems certain that they did believe that I actually went to Holland, and that they are now very keen not to lose me, after all. This development seems like a golden opportunity to score some more 'trophies', which is just what I am going to try and do!
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, I am so glad that you have returned from your trip, as there have been some upsetting developments in our efforts to free Miss Judith's money. To cut a long story short, I had a disagreement with the man in charge of the Finance Company in Holland, and, as a result, we never had our meeting. To be honest with you, I did not like his attitude and I do not wish to work with him ever again. Although I told him that I would be returning to England on Wednesday, I actually returned today, as my good friend the Duchess of Royston was in trouble again and needed my help. However, I would still like to help Miss Judith rescue her money, so I have come up with a plan. Instead of me paying the $15,800 to the Finance Company in person, I have decided to send the money directly to you, and you can then pay the fees yourself. This is a marvellous idea, don't you think? However, if you do want me to send you the money, then you will need to let me know quickly, as Jeff may need my help on a rescue mission in Australia very soon. It seems as though an old enemy of Jeff's, called the Hood, is causing some trouble over there, and if things get nasty I will have to go there to help him sort things out. Let me know what you think of my idea. Oh, and I will contact Miss Judith and let her know what has happened as well, as I am sure she will want to know what has been going on. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I am making it easy for them to set up another scheme for getting hold of that $15,800, as I figure they will now do anything to get their hands on it. It's time to score me those extra 'trophies'.
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THE LAWYER TAKES A FEW DAYS TO REPLY. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail and I am very sorry for the late responce. There is no problem with your idea, if you think that it is not easy for you to travel to Holland or you don't want to deal with Dr Les Chemberlene, you can send the money to me so that I will pay the Security Clearance Fee and the Handling Charges here in Nigeria but you will send to me your bank account information where you want the money to be payed in, your full banking details so that as soon as I receive the money and make the payment, I will also give them your Bank information with your full name, bank name, account number so that they will credit the money into your account immediately to enable us process the coming over of Miss Judith and her brother David. So if you are ready to send the money to me now, don't hesitate to get back to me so that I will tell you how to send the money. I will be waiting to hear from you as soon as you receive this mail. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTES: It took two days for the lawyer to reply, so I guess my suggestion caught them off guard. They had probably been trying to figure out just what I was up to, and how best to handle me.
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, Thank you for your message. I am actually quite busy at the moment, as I am trying to decide which new gadgets I want installed on my fabulous car. My friend's brainy technical adviser, Hiram Hackenbacker, is here explaining all of my options, but there are too many to choose from, and I simply cannot make up my mind. Once I do, Parker will install them, as he is quite good at that. Oh well, these things are sent to try us, I suppose. Anyway, I am glad that you are not angry with me for not wanting to work with your man in Holland, as I was worried that you might be. As for my banking details, here they are: Bank name: Lloyds Bank. Please let me know where and how I am to send the payments, as soon as you can, as I am very keen on making sure that Miss Judith and her brother can spend Christmas with me. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTES: Hiram Hackenbacker is actually Brains' real name in Thunderbirds. I talk about having Miss Judith and her brother over in time for Christmas as a means of reinforcing my 'belief' in this whole scam.
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I UPDATE MISS JUDITH. Dearest Miss Judith, How are things with you? I do hope you are keeping safe and well. My dear, I am afraid that I have some bad news; I was not able to rescue your money while I was in Holland, after all. A disagreement with the man in charge of the Finance Company meant that we never had our meeting. However, do not cry, as I am currently working with Barrister Igbaji on a new plan to free your money. I think this new idea will work even better than the last one, as the barrister will be able to get things done a lot quicker than I ever could. So, just relax and let us sort this matter out between us, ok, as there is no point in you getting all upset about something you have no control over. Oh, I almost forgot, what did you think of that picture of Gordon I sent you? Do you think you would like to go out with him? Well, I had better sign off now. I will let you know how I get on with Barrister Igbaji. All my love, Lady Penelope.
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MISS JUDITH RE-APPEARS. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, How are you today, I know that you are in good health. Well I thank you very much for your deep concern over me and my brother David, we pray that God in his ifinite mercy will give you the power and strenght to help us. Again I thank you for choosing Gordon for me, I know that you always want the best for me, I think I will not wait to see him because as you are the one that chhosed him for me, he must be a good man. Again, I am waiting to hear from you as to know how far you have gone with barrister Mike Igbaji with new plan you surggest will be the best. May the good God continue to bless you as I wait to hear from you. My very best regard, Miss Judith. NOTE: She seems to have liked that picture of Gordon that I sent her.
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Dearest Miss Judith, It was so nice to hear from you again, as it seems like ages since we last talked. I am fine, thank you, although I am very sad that I didn't manage to internationally rescue your money. I have sent a message to Barrister Igbaji and he has told me that he likes my idea and that he will send me more details on how to make it work. With luck, we should be able to sort things out quickly enough so that you can be in England for Christmas with Parker and me. And now I have a big surprise for you. Everyone here would very much love for you to join our International Rescue organisation, as we are sure you are a very nice and helpful person. What do you think of that? Do you want to join our little team? Oh, and one last thing, I told Gordon that you would like to go out with him, and he is thrilled by the news Well, you look after yourself, and do not worry about this nasty business with the money, as Barrister Igbaji and I have everything under control. Love, from your dear friend, Lady Penelope. NOTE: The reason I have asked Miss Judith to join International Rescue is because I am setting her up for some more 'trophy' requests from me. I may get her to fill out forms to join, or get her to pose for another 'dumbass' picture.
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FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail with all the contents well understood. I am very very happy for your concern to help this young girl and his brother out of their problem, I pray that God will reward you in abundance. Below is the informations on how you should send the money so that I will pay the fees immediately to enable them credit the money into your account. I will send your account information to the Finance Company's headquaters here in Lagos Nigeria today. CHANG HWA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD, So I want you to send the money through this account and I will get it immediately, try as much as you can to send the money to me as soon as possible. I will be waiting to hear from you soon. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTE: This is a new one, they want the money sent to a bank in Taiwan!
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, Thank you for your continuing help in the rescuing of Miss Judith's money. I am confident that our goal of improving her life and that of her brother is now very close, and that by the end of next week it will finally be complete. I have made a note of the banking details you sent me, however, I will not be able to make the long trip into town, so that I can send you the money, until Wednesday at the earliest. This is because I have some important international rescue business to attend to over the next four days, which means that I do not have any spare time to do anything else. I do hope that this will not be a problem for you. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I told the lawyer I wouldn't be able to go in to town until Wednesday so that I would have plenty of time to organise my 'trophy getting' plan.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, How are you today? I know that you are in good health, as for me and my brother David we are okay. I am very very happy to hear from you today and I am very gratefull for your deep concern to see us through this problem. I and my brother will be happy to spend the christmas with you and I want you to tell Gordon that I will like him to send mail to me as to express his feelings over my coming down to England to continue my studies. As for joining the rescue team I will be happy to join you people because I will want to help another people the way you are helping me and my brother now. So you will make a space for me in the organization so that as soon as arrive I will join them immediately. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you to know the new developments. My very best regard, Miss Judith. NOTES: Wow, her request for an email from Gordon was completely unexpected. Is this really a female Lad accomplice after all? Great, she is keen as mustard to join International Rescue. I now have her right where I want her!
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FROM THE LAWYER. From : Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To : Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail and I am very happy to hear from you, I appreciate all your effort to give this children's life a meaning. I will be waiting to hear from you on Wednesday to receive the payment slip so that I will clear the money and pay the security clearance fee immediately to enable quick transfer of the fund into your account. I am happy to inform you that I have taken your banking information to the Finance Company and they promised that as soon as the payment is made, they will immediately credit the fund into your account. So I will be waiting to receive the payment slip on Wednesday so that we can complete this transaction by the end of next week. Until I hear from you. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN).
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Dearest Miss Judith, As always, reading your letters makes me ever so happy. I am really looking forward to having you both staying with me at Christmas time, as it will be like having a new brother and sister of my very own. I have already bought the both of you some lovely presents, which are now waiting for you under the Christmas tree. I think you will really like what have I gotten for you. I am pleased that you are going to go out with Gordon, as he is such a nice boy, and I am sure that the two of you are going to make an absolutely lovely couple. I will make sure that he writes to you as soon as he returns from his current rescue mission. I bet you will be looking forward to receiving that letter, won't you? Now, on to something a little more serious. Everyone here is absolutely thrilled that you want to join our international rescue team, and we are all looking forward to teaching you what it is we do and how we do it. In fact, we have now decided that we want your brother to join us, as well. However, before you can become a member of our team you must BOTH send me a special international rescue identification photograph. What this means is that you and your brother must get your photo taken while holding a picture of our sacred IR emblem, as we will need it for your international rescue ID cards. I am sending you two copies of our IR emblem with this email, as one has your name on it, and one has David's name on it. You will need to hold your IR emblem in front of your chest when you get the photos taken, as that will ensure that the photo is perfect for putting on your ID cards. It is very important that you send me these photos by Wednesday of next week, as that is the day I am going into town to send the payment to your lawyer, and it is also the last day that I can get the ID cards made before Christmas. Well, it's time for me to sign off now, as I have some important international rescue business that I have to start working on. All my love, Lady Penelope. NOTES: I am fobbing off her request for an email from Gordon, as I doubt it was really serious. Her desire to become a member of International Rescue left her wide open for my request for another 'dumbass' picture, which is also why I am asking for a picture of her 'brother'.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, Once again I and my brother David thank you very much for your deep concern over this help you rendering to us. May the good God continue to bless you and strenghten you. I will try my possible best to make sure that we get the photograph and send them to you on or before wednesday so that you will get the I.D card prepared. I will tell my brother David about this so that by Monday we will go and snap the picture, but one thing I will like to know is that will the photograph be in passport form or full photograph, I will like to know so that we don't make mistake as we don't have money to take it twice. please let me know the size before tommorroow morning so that we will not make mistakes. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you. My very best regard, Miss Judith. NOTE: Hey, it looks like my plan is going to work!
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Dearest Miss Judith, How silly it was of me to forget to tell you what size the photos should be. They can be similar to the one you sent before, just make them a little closer up, as it is important that the IR emblem is clearly visible and that your names can be easily read. Thank you once again for wanting to join our rescue team, we are all looking forward to working with you and your brother All my love, Lady Penelope.
9 DECEMBER: A few days go by without any response from either Miss Judith, or the lawyer. Either my request for the photos has scared them off, or they are using delaying tactics in order to ensure that they get their money first. It's time to lay down the law again!
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I PUT PRESSURE ON THE LAWYER. Dear Barrister Igbaji, Thank you for the update. I am really getting excited about the thought that our business deal will soon be completed, and that Miss Judith and David will at last be able to come and live with me. However, I thought that I had better warn you that there could be a delay in sending the money, as I am waiting for Miss Judith to send me some important identification photographs. These photos are needed for Miss Judith and her brother's membership into our rescue organization. What I intend to do next week is get Miss Judith's and David's identification cards made at the same time as I send you the money, as the trip into town is very long and I only want to make it once next week. In other words, if I receive the photos before Wednesday I will go into town on Wednesday, if I don't, then I will have to go into town on another day. I trust this will not be a problem for you. Regards, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I am making it perfectly clear that I won't be sending any money UNTIL I have received my 'dumbass' photos.
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FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail and all the contents well understood, there is no problem as far as you have told her to send you the identification, I know she will do that bcause she want to get get out of that reffugee camp as soon as possible. But I don't think that will hinder you from sending the money but if you think that you want to do all the same time, no problem at all. I may visit them today in the afternoon, if get there I will make sure that they take the photograph and send it to you by today or tommorrow. I will be waiting to hear from you. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTE: I know it "shouldn't hinder me sending the money", but, unfortunately for you, it does!
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, Thank you for your message and understanding of my reasons for not wanting to make more than one journey into the city. Although I have a nice new car to travel in, and Parker to drive it for me, I still get very tired whenever I have to make that long trip. As of yet, I have not received the identification photographs from Miss Judith, so I cannot say for certain when I will actually be going into town. However, as soon as I receive them I will get Parker to take me there straight away. Regards, Lady Penelope. |
FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I received your mail with all the contents well understood, I informed Miss Judith about the urgency of this photograph and I believe that she will send it you before tommorrow. So I want you to keep me posted as soon as you receive the identification photograph from Miss Judith. Until I hear from you. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN).
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I PUT PRESSURE ON MISS JUDITH. Dearest Miss Judith, I just thought I would let you know that I have managed to find an identification card maker who will be open until the end of next week. Isn't that fantastic news? This means that I can delay my trip into town for as long as I like now, as I hate having to make such a long journey more than once in a week. Well, take care of yourself, and say hello to David for me. Lots of love, Lady Penelope. NOTE: I figured that if I told them I could wait for 'ages' for the photo, they would get the message about how pointless their delaying tactics are likely to be.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I thank you very much for your concern to help us, I am happy to inform you that we have taken the photograph and it will be out this evening and as soon as I get them, I will send them to you immediately. I know that you will be waiting to receive them and I am trying my best to get them so that we will spend the xmas with you in your house. I am yet to receive a mail from Gordon I am still waiting to receive his mail. I will send the identification photographs to you as soon as get them. May God continue to bless you in all your endeavour. My very best regard, NOTES: Well, that seemed to work. Let's see how long I have to wait now. The fact that she's asking why 'Gordon' hasn't sent her an email has surprised me, as I figured they couldn't care less about such a thing. Maybe they're just being thorough like me. However, I doubt this bait will necessitate me having to bring in another character, as I feel it will soon be coming to an end.
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WOOHOO, CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY! FROM MISS JUDITH, AGAIN.. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Attachment : judith.jpg (68 KB) Dear Lady Penelope, I am happy to send this identification photograph to you because I believe that as soon as you receive this, you will complete this help as soon as possible. This is my own photograph, I will send my brothers own after this now. So you have to go ahead and send the money for the fees to Barrister Mike Igbaji as soon as you receive this. May the good God continue to bless you as I wait to hear possitively from you very soon. My very best regard, NOTES: Another 'dumbass' picture in the bag. Fantastic! Oh, and Miss Judith, I somehow don't think I'll be going through with that transaction any time soon.
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AND ANOTHER FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Attachment : david.jpg (60 KB) Dear Lady Penelope, The attachement is my brother's identification photograph. May God bless you as I wait to hear from you soon. My very best regard, NOTES: Two more 'dumbass' pictures from one bait; making three in total. Man, I can't believe my luck! Well, this has been my best, most productive bait so far, and I'm absolutely rapt with its outcome. Time to put this baby to bed. Well, let's hear from the lawyer one more time, shall we?
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FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, I want to confirm if Miss Judith has sent the identification photographs to you, if you have received them, I want to know when you are going to town to make the transfer. I will be waiting to hear from you soon. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTES: Yes, I have received the photos from Miss Judith, and thank you for asking. However, I have a feeling that something terrible is going to happen that will prevent Lady Penelope from carrying out this transfer of funds you are so keen on hearing about. That's an understatement, if ever I heard one!
13 DECEMBER: The 'natives' are getting restless over the silence from Lady Penelope.
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FROM MISS JUDITH. From: Judith Ankoh <xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, How are you today, I know that you are in good health, as for me and my brother David we are okay here. We are waiting to hear from you after I sent the photos to you and you promised to send mail to me if you receive the photos, I sent mail to Barrister Mike and let him know that I have sent the photos to you. May the good God continue to bless you as I wait to hear from you soon. My very best regard, Miss Judith. |
FROM THE LAWYER. From: Barr. Mike Igbaji
<xxxx@yahoo.com> To: Penelope Creighton-Ward
<xxxx@hotmail.com> Dear Lady Penelope, How come I have not heard from you since my last mail to you, is everything alright? I am waiting to hear from you soon so that we will proceed in the transaction because Miss Judith sent mail to me today explaining to me that she has sent the identification photographs to you bet she has not heard from you. So I am waiting egerly to hear from you soon. Regards, Barr Mike (SAN). NOTE: It's time to play the final card in this hand. I hope they like it.
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Dear Barrister Igbaji, My name is Parker, and I am answering your message to Lady Penelope because she is no longer able to. A few days ago Lady Penelope and two of her friends were tragically lost in a crash of Mr. Jeff Tracy's Fireflash aircraft. Lady Penelope and her friends were on an urgent rescue mission in Australia when the accident occurred. It is unlikely that she has survived. I know this must be a shock to you, but you must not get upset over it, as that is not what Lady Penelope would want. Unfortunately, all business dealings with Lady Penelope are now in limbo, and any claims on her estate will need to be formally presented in writing. If you have been engaged in a business matter with Lady Penelope then I would suggest that you send your claims to the address that you have already been using. For your information and reference I am sending you a scan of a newspaper report on Lady Penelope's tragic accident. Regards, Parker.
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Dear Miss Judith, My name is Parker, and I am writing to you with some terrible news. Our dear friend Lady Penelope has been lost in a horrible air accident, while on an urgent rescue mission in Australia. Reports from the authorities there suggest that it is extremely unlikely that she has survived this tragedy. I know this must be a shock to you, but you must not get upset over it, as that is not what Lady Penelope would want. Although Lady Penelope loved you very much, I am not in a position to help you like she was. All I can offer you are my blessings and good wishes for the future, as I am sure that you will eventually find your way out of the situation you are currently in. However, do not forget that Lady Penelope will be forever watching over you from her place in heaven, as you were like a daughter to her. I am sending you a scan of a newspaper article about her accident, as I know you will want to keep it as a reminder of how caring she was. Kind regards, Parker. NOTE: Rest in peace, Lady Penelope, your work in the ongoing fight against the evil 419 menace will never be forgotten.
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