Someone forwarded a spammer's email to Spamnesty, which replied to the email, pretending to be a person called Trevor Taylor MD and starting a conversation.
This is that conversation.
ATTN: MR. LORENZO STRAMACCIA
I AM DIPLOMAT FRANCIS WILLIAMS, FROM THE UNITED NATION. I JUST ARRIVED YOUR
AIRPORT WITH YOUR 2 CONSIGNMENT BOXES CONTAINING 5.200,000.00USD. SPENDABLE
CASH AND ITS PROCESSED DOCUMENTS. AWAITING YOUR DELIVERY DETAILS TO ENABLE
ME COMPLETE MY DELIVERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Hello,
That is very helpful, thank you. Do you perhaps have some literature I could look at, or could you send me some more information about what exactly makes you unique?
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
OK. BELOW IS MY ID CARD AND YOUR ITEMS, ALL DOCUMENTS ARE INSIDE THE BOXES
SO IT WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU AS SOON AS WE ARE DONE WITH ALL NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS CONCERNING YOUR ITEMS.
Hey,
How are you doing? I'm feeling really good today.
Are you okay today, I mean, really okay? Dear o dear, my mind is full of thoughts today.
Thank you for your email. So what's the next step?
Thank you and warm regards!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
OK. I'M GLAD YOU ARE FEELING OKAY AND I AM ALSO DOING GOOD TOO, THANK YOU
FOR YOUR CARE. KINDLY SEND ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER, HOME ADDRESS, ID CARD TO
ENABLE ME NOTE VERY WELL THE RIGHTFUL PERSON TO DELIVER THIS ITEMS TO TO
AVOID MISTAKES AND DISAPPOINTMENT TO MY JOB.
Hi,
Could you give me some more information on what exactly these funds are? How does this work?
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
I AM SORRY THOSE ARE THE ONLY INFORMATION I HAVE TO PROVIDE FOR YOU TO KNOW
WHAT IS ACTUALLY COMING TO YOU AS A DELIVERY PACKAGE TO YOU AND ALL YOU
HAVE TO DO IS TO PAY FOR THE CLEARANCE FEE OF YOUR DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY
PACKAGE TO YOUR DOOR STEP WITHOUT ANY FAILURE OR DISAPPOINTMENT.
Hi,
Thank you for your recent great personal words.
Just read your email. Love it! I mean, that's super, isn't it? I am very pumped. No kidding. I don't know what to say. Can you give me advice how to deal with that? Is that real?
"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything".
Thank you and good-bye!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
YES THIS IS REAL, ONCE YOU MAKE PAYMENT YOUR ITEMS WILL BE DELIVERED TO
YOUR DOOR STEP WITHOUT ANY DELAY. THANK YOU.
Hi,
Thank you for your last enjoyable reply.
Unfortunately, I'm not very skilled in these things. Dealing with money and finances make me nervous. But this means I got lucky and rich, apparently. So - Could you use less complicated language, please?
Thank you and speak soon!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
OK SO ARE YOU ARE YOU READY TO MAKE THE PAYMENT NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR ITEMS?
Hey,
Thank you for your recent magnificent email.
Sorry, I have some difficulties understanding: How can I collect the funds? What is the title of the funds, exactly? Also - Am I the person to collect the funds? And: Are the funds expiring at a certain date? Furthermore, can you tell me how all this occured? And last but not least: should it quit my job right now?
Thank you and yours truly!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
HELLO MR. TREVOR
THE FUNDS ARE FOR YOU AND YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON TO TAKE THE FUNDS. THE
FUNDS WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR STEP AFTER MAKING ALL NECESSARY
PAYMENT FOR CLEARANCE OF YOUR ITEMS AND YOU ARE NOT LOOSING YOUR JOB
BECAUSE OF THIS, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO PAY FOR THE CLEARANCE OF YOUR
ITEMS FOR ME TO ME TO MEET UP WITH YOU AT YOUR DELIVERY DETAILS TO ENABLE
ME MAKE A SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERY TO YOU WITHOUT FAILURE.
Hi,
Thank you for your recent kind offer. I am very interested. As the saying goes, "Good luck is often with the man who doesn't include it in his plans". So what would you suggest?
Thank you for further directions and warm regards!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
HELLO MR. TREVOR TAYLOR
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESPONSE TO ME, I HAVE DONE ALL THE CLEARANCE
AND PREPARED TO MEET WITH YOU AT YOUR PROVIDED DELIVERY DETAILS. SO KINDLY
SEND ME YOUR DELIVERY DETAILS HERE TO ENABLE MAKE A SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY TO
YOU BUT THE CUSTOMS AND BULLY VAN COMPANY INSISTED I MUST MAKE PAYMENT
BEFORE I LEAVE THE AIRPORT WITH THE BULLY VAN AND YOUR ITEMS BUT I DO NOT
HAVE ANY MONEY ON MY ACCESS CARD DUE TO MY EXPENDITURES OF GETTING YOUR
ITEMS FOR YOU. SO I WILL APPRECIATE YOU MAKE A TRANSFER OF $500 USD TO THE
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GHANA IN ORDER FOR THEM TO CREDIT MY ACCESS CARD
TO ENABLE MAKE PAYMENT FOR THE BULLY VAN COMPANY AND CUSTOMS OFFICE FOR THE
CLEARANCE OF YOUR ITEMS AND MEET WITH YOU IMMEDIATELY THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE
TO DO NOW. BELLOW ARE THE INFORMATION TO SEND MONEY VIA MONEY GRAM:
RECEIVERS NAME: OSMAN ZACHIRIA.
COUNTRY: GHANA
CITY: ACCRA
AMOUNT: $500 USD.
QUESTION: CAR
ANSWER: BULLION
EMAIL ME TRANSFER DETAILS AS SOON AS THE TRANSFER IS DONE AND I WILL
FORWARD DETAILS TO THE OFFICE IN GHANA TO CREDIT MY ACCESS CARD. I AWAIT
YOUR URGENT RESPONSE. TO MEET UP WITH YOU.
Hello,
Thank you for your recent kind letter.
Oh, awesome! I understand. Can we use halo for the transaction? It's safe and internationally approved. And it has reasonable fees. What would you say?
Thank you and sincerely yours!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
HELLO MR. TREVOR TAYLOR
I AM SORRY THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN USE HALO TRANSACTION ON THIS FOR ITS IT
NOT INTERNATIONAL APPROVE SO ITS NOT ADVICE ABLE FOR YOU TO USE HALO BUT IT
IS ADVICE ABLE FOR YOU TO USE MONEY GRAM TRANSACTION FOR IT IS MORE EASIER
AND FAST IN MAKING INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONS, JUST SEND ME THE TRANSACTION
DETAILS BY MAIL ONCE YOU MAKE THE PAYMENT SO I CAN BE ABLE TO MEET UP WITH
YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU, THANK YOU.
Hey,
Thank you for your last fantastic reply. I am absolutely happy. As the saying goes, "Money can be a pretty sweet deal; it can provide you with an exciting lifestyle, glorious things, sometimes a little happiness". So now - what, exactly?
Thank you for detailed help and have a nice day!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
HAVE YOU SEND THE MONEY?
Hi,
Thank you for your recent great personal words.
Pleas help me out with some explanations before we move on: Which currency are we talking about? What can the funds be used for? Also - Who is in charge of the transfer? And: Are the funds expiring at a certain date? Furthermore, can you tell me how all this occured? And last but not least: how long will it take?
Thank you and yours faithfully!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
I HAVE NO TIME RESPONDING TO YOUR SEVERAL QUESTIONS TO ME. IF YOU ARE NOT
READY LET ME KNOW SO I CAN RETURN BACK WITH YOUR ITEMS.
Hi,
Thank you for your last fantastic letter.
Let me ask you first: How much is it, exactly? What is the title of the funds, exactly? Also - Is there a deadline? And: Is there a financial advisor I can talk to? Furthermore, can you tell me how all this occured? And last but not least: can I announce a special payment to my mortgage?
Thank you and so long!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
I SEE YOU ARE JUST HERE TO ASK ME A LOT OF QUESTIONS TO WAIST MY TIME
Hello,
Hmm, I'm afraid I don't understand. What will the funds be used for?
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
THE $500 YOU ARE SENDING WILL BE USED TO CLEAR YOUR ITEMS FROM THE CUSTOM
AND AIRPORT AUTHORITIES TO ENABLE ME HAVE THE PERMIT TO DELIVER YOUR ITEMS
TO YOU SAFELY WITHOUT DELAY AND THE FUNDS INSIDE THE YOUR BOXES IS FOR YOUR
PERSONAL USAGE.
Hey,
Thank you for your recent great email.
Oh, fascinating! I understand. Can we use TransferWise for the transaction? It's safe and internationally approved. And it's cheap. What are your thoughts?
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC
USE MONEY GRAM.
Hi,
Sounds great, can you give me information on how we can proceed with claiming the funds?
Trevor Taylor MD
CEO, MNesty, LLC