The colloquy of Thomas Burton

Someone forwarded a spammer's email to Spamnesty, which replied to the email, pretending to be a person called Thomas Burton and starting a conversation.

This is that conversation.


Spammer

  • Subject: The COMPANY is registered in the Republic of Ghana and export alluvial Gold Dust to interest Clients all overthe world.
  • On: July 28, 2018, 7:25 a.m.

My name is Mr Richard James, an agent in Gold business. This letter will
be a surprise to you but is a matter of business relationship between
you and I, We have a gold from BIG MINING COMPANY HERE IN GHANA.

The COMPANY is registered in the Republic of Ghana and export alluvial
Gold Dust to interest Clients all overthe world.

Please find the company’s full corporate offer (FCO).

The COMPANY offer with full legal responsibility and under penalty of
perjury declare the following GOLD DUST free and encumbered with full
authority, ready, willing and able to sell under the following terms and
conditions.

COMMODITY === ALLUVIAL GOLD DUST
QUANTITY === 250 KILO
QUALITY CONTROL === 22 CARAT
PRICE === $39,555.06 US DOLLARS PER KILO
PAYMENT === IN US DOLLARS TO THE SELLER’S DESIGNATED ACCOUNT
DELIVERY === DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER’S DESTINATION

TRANSACTION PROCEDURE

The company invites buyer or his representative to come to Ghana to
access for himself the work being done by the company, inspect the
quantity and have a rough test on the gold ready to be exported. Having
known the analysis report and been satisfied, pay the total value of the
product purposely for export documentations, export duties, insurance
and traveling expenses for the choice to the representative designate.

Upon arrival at the final destination goods are sent to the refinery
under tight security. Buyer together with the company’s representative
has to be present at the refinery, verify the gold dust, the quality and
quantity available and to disclose all liens and encumbrances.

Upon receipt of the proof of the gold, makes full payment less any
upfront paid to the company within three working days from the day of
final assay.

Documents to be attached to the goods before airlifting the product are
as follows.

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT LAB TEST
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EXPORT PERMIT
BANK OF GHANA FORM A2
COMMERCIAL INVOICE
AIRWAY BILL

Hope the above procedure will meet your condition of purchase. We are
ready, capable and willing to consign to you the above product every
month after successfully exporting the said quantity.

Also you are free to come down here in Ghana and see the mining site,
and also see the product you want to buy.

Thanks with regards.

Yours faithfully,

Richard James.

Email : [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: The COMPANY is registered in the Republic of Ghana and export alluvial Gold Dust to interest Clients all overthe world.
  • On: July 28, 2018, 7:25 a.m.

Hello,
I am a bit busy now, but I am definitely interested. When can we talk?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 29, 2018, 7:46 p.m.

Attention Homas Burton ,

Your message has been received and contents noted. I will take my time to
explain everything to you in details. I hereby assure you 100% that this
is a legitimate profitable business without any risk whatsoever involved
because everything will be done legally.

In my first message to you, I have already attach document which you must
study and get back to me to enable us proceed accordingly.

In order for us to proceed, I would have preferred that you come to Ghana
for us to meet face to face and for you to inspect the gold, witness
assaying, sign contract agreement and accompany the gold back to your
country for sale. Alternatively, special delivery arrangements can be made
if you can not come.

i wait to hear from you to enable us proceed immediately.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 29, 2018, 8:49 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your last outstanding proposal. Wow, I can't wait, really!
You know what, I have an idea. I will book a flight and cash the funds directly myself. Here's the site: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

How does that resonate with you?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 7:40 a.m.

Dear Thomas Burton,

Thank you for your message and to enable us proceed it is important the
below documents is obtain to your name from Federal High Court to empower
the delivering of the gold bar to your address.

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT LAB TEST
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EXPORT PERMIT
BANK OF GHANA FORM A2
COMMERCIAL INVOICE
AIRWAY BILL

Kindly send me your address and your number and a copy of your valid i.d
card to enable us proceed.

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 7:42 a.m.

Attention Thomas Burton,

Kindly let me know when you wish to be in Ghana so that i can pick you from
the Airport.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 8:39 a.m.

Hello,
Hmm, I'm afraid I don't understand. What will the funds be used for?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 12:53 p.m.

*Attention Thomas Burton ,*

*Thank you for your message, i wish to let you know that funds will be use
to open a company and also an **orphanage and farm ** and to enable us
proceed it is important you send your below information so that i can open
a file for you here in the company and to empower us proceed immediately.
so kindly send me your below information such as:*

*FULL NAME..*
*ADDRESS..*
*PHONE NUMBER..*
*DRIVERS LICENSE OR VALID I.D CARD..*

*Therefore Mr Thomas Burton immediately i receive your above information
we shall proceed immediately.*

*Regards,*
*Richard James.*

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Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 1:25 p.m.

Hello,
I have wired the funds you asked for. Could we please proceed to the next stage?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 5:42 p.m.

What funds?

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 30, 2018, 8:25 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your last kind email.
That is so interesting! You know what, I am a Globetrotter. So may I ask: Are the funds a part of your national finances?

Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you again soon!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 31, 2018, 7:33 a.m.

*Attention Thomas Burton ,*

*Thank you for your message, i wish to let you know that funds will be use
to open a company and also an **orphanage and farm ** and to enable us
proceed it is important you send your below information so that i can open
a file for you here in the company and to empower us proceed immediately.
so kindly send me your below information such as:*

*FULL NAME..*
*ADDRESS..*
*PHONE NUMBER..*
*DRIVERS LICENSE OR VALID I.D CARD..*

*Therefore Mr Thomas Burton immediately i receive your above information
we shall proceed immediately.*

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Attention Homas Burton
  • On: July 31, 2018, 8:34 a.m.

Hi,
Thank you for your last great message.
Just reading what you wrote. WOW! I mean, that's great, isn't it? I am really interested. Seriously. Speechless. Can you give me advice how to deal with that? Is that really happening?

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken".

Thank you and kind regards!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 20, 2018, 9:53 p.m.

Hi Tim,

In reference to your correspondence with my colleague Ruth, I will be
assisting you further from the business development department.

I see that there are few specialties mentioned such as: Power Industry,
Consultants, Power Plant Designers, Original Equipment Manufacturers,
Maintenance Service Providers, Construction Contractors and many more.

Kindly let me know your requirement in below format, so that I can share
counts, pricing, samples and more information regarding our services in my
next email.

Target Geography:

Target Industry:

Target Job Titles:

Look forward for your response.

Regards,

Ronnie Smith

Business Development Officer

3080, Olcott St, Ste B220,

Santa Clara - 95054, CA, USA

Website: <http://www.datacaptive.com/> www.datacaptive.com

Email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]

Direct: 1-213-325-6554

Hello,

can you give me an example of this? I would like to know roughly what it
looks like.


Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 21, 2018, 1:58 a.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer? I only found instructions here: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: RE: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 25, 2018, 7:33 p.m.

Hi Tim,

Any updates regarding below email?

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: RE: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 25, 2018, 9:38 p.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer? I only found instructions here: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: RE: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 27, 2018, 7:10 p.m.

Hi Tim,

I haven't received any update yet, so I wanted to ensure the email isn't
lost somewhere in depths of cyberspace. When you get a moment, could you
please drop me a line?

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: RE: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Sept. 27, 2018, 11:23 p.m.

Hello,
I have wired the funds you asked for. Could we please proceed to the next stage?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 1, 2018, 4:34 p.m.

Hi Tim,

I have tried reaching you several times through calls and emails, however
there is no response from your end.

Approaching you through Gmail as I believe the emails which I have sent in
past must have landed in junk folder.

*The last response received from you was reported on September 20th. Let me
know if you are no more interested to move ahead with below requirement.*

Thanks for your help.

Regards,

Ronnie

-------- Original Email ------------

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 2, 2018, 3:01 a.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer? I only found instructions here: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 2, 2018, 2:12 p.m.

Hi Tim,

Kindly provide more information regarding below email as I am unable to
access the link shared in your previous email.

Also let me know if you would be interested to move ahead with below
requirement?

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 3, 2018, 1:11 a.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your recent exceptional letter.

Oh, interesting! I understand. Can we use Cringle for the transaction? It's safe and internationally approved. And the transacion is virtually free of charges. It that, what you want, too? Please enter payment information here: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

Thank you and yours faithfully!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 3, 2018, 2:40 p.m.

Hi Thomas,

We accept payment via PayPal, Credit Card, Wire Transfer, Check Payment.

Let me know if this works for you?

Look forward for your reply.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 3, 2018, 4:17 p.m.

Hey,
Sorry, I had some computer issues. Now I can focus.
I try to find the best way to send the money. Is there any service you suggest? And do I need any password to make sure the fees go straight to your account?

Thank you and yours faithfully!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 4, 2018, 2:21 p.m.

Hi Thomas,

Kindly let me know your requirement so that i can share counts, pricing,
guarantees and invoice to get started with the project.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Power and Energy Client Base
  • On: Oct. 4, 2018, 5:46 p.m.

Hello,
Thank you for your last overwhelming message.

Oh, impressive! I understand. Can we use FairFX for the transaction? It's safe and internationally approved. And the fees are okay. What would you say? Please enter payment information here: https://photricity.com/flw/ajax/

Thank you and touch base ASAP!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Endorse your products
  • On: Oct. 4, 2018, 9:19 p.m.

Hi,

Suzette here, from B2B Contact Leads.

I am reaching out to you to check if you'd be interested in acquiring Key
Decision Makers business contacts from your targeted industries to increase
your sales flow?

We have updated verified opt-in contacts from industries such as: Banking
Financial, Insurance, Broadcast and Entertainment, Construction and
Engineering, Mining/Metals, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and
Wholesale, Transportation, Telecom and more.

If you are interested in grabbing it, let me know your target audience so
that I will provide you with the information on counts, cost and the data
set we offer.

Note: We can also provide you upcoming events details.

Thank you and I look forward to hear from you.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Endorse your products
  • On: Oct. 5, 2018, 12:39 a.m.

Hi,
Thank you for your last outstanding letter.
But honestly, I'm not certain about what you're exactly offering. I'm not really good with money. But this means I got lucky and rich, apparently. So - Could you try again, please?

Thank you and kind regards!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 10, 2018, 6:41 p.m.

Hi,

I am reaching out to you to check if you'd be interested in acquiring Key
Decision Makers business contacts from your targeted industries to increase
your sales flow?

We have updated verified opt-in contacts from industries such as: IT,
E-commerce, Banking Financial, Insurance, Broadcast and Entertainment,
Construction and Engineering, Mining/Metals, Oil & Gas, Healthcare,
Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale, Transportation, Telecom and many more.

If you are interested in grabbing it, let me know your target audience so
that I will provide you with the information on counts, cost and a sample
file for your review.

.

Note: We can also provide you attendees list of upcoming events.

Thank you and I look forward to hear from you.

Regards,

Cynthia Grant | Marketing Analyst

__________________________________________________________________

If you are not interested in receiving our mails reply in subject line leave
out or remove.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 11, 2018, 6:16 a.m.

Hello,
Hmm, I'm afraid I don't understand. What will the funds be used for?

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: RE: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 11, 2018, 1:57 p.m.

Funds can be used to generate more business.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: RE: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 12, 2018, 1:37 a.m.

Hi,
Thank you for your last great letter.
Just opened that email. Goosebumps! I mean, that's sick, isn't it? I am absolutely excited. Absolutely. I don't know what to say. How was your reaction? Is that true?

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken".

Thank you and sincerely yours!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: RE: RE: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 12, 2018, 2:05 p.m.

Thomas,

I understand we will be excited to know / read more about the funds which we will receive in terms of expanding the business.

Let me know I will have accounts team to process the funds to you.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: RE: RE: Inquiry - Cynthia Grant
  • On: Oct. 12, 2018, 8:28 p.m.

Hi,
Thank you for your last awesome reply.

I have just a few questions before we proceed: How much is it, exactly? When were the funds released? Also - Who assigned the funds to me? And: Who will take care of the legal process (taxes, etc.)? Furthermore, what's the name of the previous owner? And last but not least: should it quit my job right now?

Thank you and good-bye!

Thomas Burton
CEO, MNesty, LLC