Someone forwarded a spammer's email to Spamnesty, which replied to the email, pretending to be a person called Adam Ellis and starting a conversation.
This is that conversation.
BANK OF AFRICA TRANSFER,
This is to inform you officially that we have verified your payment file and found out the reason you have not received your payment is because you have not fulfilled the obligations given to you in respect of your funds.
Secondly, we have been informed that you are still dealing with the none officials in the bank and all your attempts to secure the release of your fund are still in vain. We wish to advise you that such an illegal act has to stop if you wish to receive your payment since we have decided to bring a solution to your problems in receiving the funds. This idea is the latest instruction given to this bank by the Federal Ministry of Finance and Economy.
You are now going to receive your funds through Online Banking Transfer.To receive your funds through online banking, you need to reply back via with the following information as urgent as possible.
1. Your full name:
2. Phone and fax number:
3. Address:
4. Your age and current occupation:
5. A copy of your identity
Once again, you have to stop henceforth your further communication with any other person or office regarding this transaction, this is to avoid any hitch or delay in finalizing your payment. The transfer of your total sum of $4,500.000.00 will be completed through online banking transfer as soon as possible.The online banking information will be forwarded to you upon the receipt of your response for the urgent online transfer.
Also note that because of impostors, we hereby issue you our code of conduct, which is ECO-994 you must have to indicate this code while replying back.
Yours sincerely
DR CHEIKH TRAVALY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ECOBANK-Benin,
Avenue Jean Paul II - 08 BP 0879,
Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Hi,
Great, thanks. Could we have a short call to discuss the specifics? What are your contact details? Also, what is your pricing model like?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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Attention:
Adam Ellis
Acknowledging the receipt of your email response in this office. We should have call. You have to call me on +22999805573
My name is Mr Cheikh Travaly of Ecobank PLC Benin republic
I will send you my working ID as well as I confirm your full details in respects to this transfer.
You can call me and provide your full details as well.
Your satisfaction is my priority!
Faithfully yours in service
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?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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In respects to this transfer, you need to provide your information to enable me send you my working ID as a senior Staff in this bank.
Mr Cheikh Travaly
+22999805573
Hello,
I am a bit busy now, but I am definitely interested. When can we talk?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
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Dear friend
Adam Ellis
You have to provide your cell number so that I will call you or give call on +22999805573.
Stop delaying the transfer because we are ready to transfer your funds to you without delay.
God bless you
Faithfully yours in service
Hey there,
Could you tell me where you are located? Also, could you tell me more about your offer?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
I really want to show you the reality in this transaction. This is a great opportunity to receive your funds through online transfer.
Here is your online banking web link specifically issued for your personal online transfer into your local bank account.
http://groupecobnk.tk/
My main concern is to transfer your funds to you, but I will not force you to receive what belongs to you.
I am waiting for your urgent confirmation
Sincerely
Mr Cheikh Travaly
Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
You have to register!
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Adam Ellis <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 4:27 PM
To: ECO BANK PLC
Subject: Re: IN RESPECTS TO YOUR NOBLE RESPONSE IN THIS OFFICE
Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC
On 05/12/2016 19:14 PM, ECO BANK PLC wrote:
> I really want to show you the reality in this transaction. This is a great opportunity to receive your funds through online transfer.
>
> Here is your online banking web link specifically issued for your personal online transfer into your local bank account.
>
> http://groupecobnk.tk/
Eco Bank Plc<http://groupecobnk.tk/>
groupecobnk.tk
At Eco Bank Plc we like to consider ourselves 149 years young. Founded in 1861 OBA is one of the oldest financial institutions in the country. Along with the
>
> My main concern is to transfer your funds to you, but I will not force you to receive what belongs to you.
>
> I am waiting for your urgent confirmation
>
> Sincerely
> Mr Cheikh Travaly
Hello,
Thank you for your email! However, I don't know if this will fit in our budget. Is there anything better you could do?
Adam Ellis
CEO, MNesty, LLC