Conversations with an Internet Con-Man!


This was my response:

From: "glenn kolowski"
Subject: Re: Re: cooperation

Dear Salatu,
Sorry about the dely in my response. I was away on a hunting trip yesterday. We got a few elk and a very nice 12 point buck. Do you like to hunt? I have a bunch of deer meat in my freezer, if you would like some, just let me know and I will send it to you. It makes great jerky and I hear it's excellent in stews and chowder. Your kids would love it. I'll send you some, really.

But enough about me. I noticed that your email address has changed. I hope that you get this message. Maybe I'll send this to your other address as well, just to make sure. All this modern technology stuff can get pretty confusing. I'm happy to help you and your family. I'm glad you you were guided to me by god. Or Alah. I'm sorry that I don't know the name of the person you worship, all this modern religion stuff can get pretty confusing.

I didn't know that I would have to go to London so soon, but I guess that I can. I wanted to get a new camera first and get some travel books from triple A and all that stuff, but I guess I can go sooner if you need me to. It sounded like you wanted me there this weekend. Is that true? If so, just let me know where I need to go to pick up the stuff. Will you be there as well? I would love to meet you and your family. That reminds me, you never told me the names of your family members in the photo.

Please let me know what I need to do next to help.

your friend,
Gleen


I was curious to see if Salatu would notice my subtle name change. Also, I really wanted to hear the names he came up with for the family photo. The response came quickly, with my name misspelled, but this time in a different way. I love it.

From: "salatu muatapha"
Subject: Re: detailed procedure/pls. reply here

Dear Glen,
Now that you have chosen London as to where the consignment should be ailrifted, we are making final plans with the club 2000 agency to have the consignment airlifted tommorow, this means it will be there on wednesday morning waiting for your pick up.

All is well and we need to talk to you urgently. My brother in law Ibru will call you as soon as you confirm your direct telephone number. we also need your full names and a copy of you passport which will help in the power of attorney that my family will issue to you which will help you to act and finalise consignment on our behalf.

Unfortunatly, we will not be able to come to london now... We shall have the opportunity to come and meet with you from february next year when we can be free to travel out of the country.

My children in the picture is Salatu(jnr), Aisha, Buba the little Boy and Mohammed.

We will also like to know your nature of business and to know if you can manage and handle this money for us before our arrival to meet with you. This is very important as this remains the last hope of the family.

Kindly call us as soon as you can on 234-1-4700842.

Regards
Mrs Salatu