The colloquy of Michael James

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

This is that conversation.


Spammer

  • Subject: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 23, 2016, 11:11 a.m.

Greetings to you,
I am Sgt.Usman Hassan, a US soldier currently on military assignment in Iraq,
I humbly ask of your assistance to secure and invest some money for me
in your country.

My unit was assigned duties to protect oil facilities here in Iraq and
in the course of carrying out my assignment, I had a business deal
with an Iraq Oil dealer in which i realized the sum of us$7.5Million.

I managed to move the funds out of Iraq and deposited it in a bank in
U.A.E with hope that i will soon be through with my assignment in Iraq.

On November last year, I received a notification from my account
officer in the bank that the U.A.E government has passed a new
financial control law which will be put in effect in few months to
come and he advised me to get the funds transferred from U.A.E before
the new law commences, Considering the fact that I am still involved
in service, I therefore urge you to help me to receive the funds in
your account pending when I am disengaged from my military assignment.

I promise to compensate you with 20% of the funds for your assistance
while hoping that you assist me as soon as possible.

Best regards,
Sgt.Usman.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 23, 2016, 11:11 a.m.

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?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 27, 2016, 8:15 a.m.

Hi Michael,
I am glad to get your response. I apologize for my late response, it is due
to the nature of my job. I have gone through your company profile and
understand that you are into maritime and logistics, it will be my pleasure
of part of my fund is invested in such company. I understand that you are
the CEO of the company (MNESTY LLC) I would like to know if you have other
partners, since it is a limited liability company, wouldn't it be a good
idea if I also become a share holder of the company?

Like I stated in my previous message. The funds is in UAE, If you agree to
secure the funds for me and maybe invest part of it in your company, I
still stand on my initial offer of 20% to you while we invest part of the
remaining 80% in MNESTY. If there are other necessary information you need
to give me concerning the company or if there are other more lucrative
businesses that the funds can be invested in, I will appreciate if you
kindly let me know in your reply.
I hope to give you details of who to contact in UAE to effect the transfer
of the fund in due time.

Kindly send me your direct phone number so that I will call you at an safe
time. Our phone communications are closely monitored therefore it isn't
safe for me to pass on my number to you however, I would find an
appropriate time to communicate with you.
I await your response.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 27, 2016, 11:50 a.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 29, 2016, 7:09 a.m.

Hi Michael,
There is nothing to be afraid about. Am I intend to do is to keep the fund
secured in another country since the new financial control law introduced
in UAE is no more favorable to me.
Secondly since I am not a business man, I am asking that you help me
invest part of the fund in your maritime company but if you are not
interested in that, maybe you can help me look for a good commercial
property which I can purchase with the money.

It is my intention to get the fund out of UAE latest by the end of January
2017 because I understand the new law may take effect latest by the end of
the first quarter of the year.

If there are questions you need to ask, I will be glad to answer and
finally may I use this opportunity to reiterate that there is nothing to
worry or be afraid about in this transaction as everything will be done
legally.

Till I get your response.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Nov. 29, 2016, 2:49 p.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 2, 2016, 12:07 a.m.

Hi Michael,

I was on duty and that was why I couldn't reply to your message. Before I
give you the information for the transfer of the fund. I will need us to
ensure that we are on the same page.

I have written to the bank instructing then that I intend to get my
deposited funds transferred to my partner. They advised that their
financial attorney carries out legal documentation regarding such transfers
before their bank effects such transfers. They demanded that my partner
contact their bank and furnish him with every necessary information needed.

Therefore, I will need you to reconfirm your readiness to work with me
before I release my account details to you together with the contact of the
bank and their financial attorney.

Kindly let me know if there is any impediment to my proposal and
partnership with you before I release my account deposit information to
you.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 2, 2016, 2:01 a.m.

Hi,
Sounds great, can you give me information on how we can proceed with claiming the funds?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 3, 2016, 7:01 a.m.

Hi Michael,
Glad to hear from you again. Below here is the contact of the bank where I
deposited the funds in UAE :

Dynamic Gulf Trust Finance Bank (DGTFB) Abu Dhabi Municipality
Building,Sheikh Zayed Street Second Floor P.O. Box 890073
Abu-DhabiTelephone: +97142711863Fax: +97142711675Mobile:
+971526574797Email: [email protected]

I have already written to them and instructed them that it is my desire to
have my funds transferred to you. should contact them asap and let them
know that you are my partner and they should transfer my deposited funds to
you as I have instructed them.

Kindly do that asap and update me on your communication with the bank. I am
very busy with some official duty here but I will always try and make out
time to reply to your message as early as possible.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 3, 2016, 5:22 p.m.

Hi,
Sounds great, can you give me information on how we can proceed with claiming the funds?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 5, 2016, 5:10 p.m.

Hi Michael,
I have been waiting for an update from you all to no avail. Did you
contact my bank in UAE with the information I provided to you in my
previous email as I directed.
I believe the bank over there in UAE would be waiting to hear from you and
if you haven't done that, do that as soon as possible.

Do update me as soon as possible.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 5, 2016, 9:19 p.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 6, 2016, 7:39 a.m.

Hi Michael,

It is not in our best interest to be delaying the transfer. I contacted the
bank yesterday to inquire if my partner has reached them and they said you
haven't.

I am worried if my funds would continue to be in the bank till next year,
it is my pleasure to make sure that the fund is transferred to your account.

In response to your question, I think the transfer of the funds should be
done through swift. I am not a banker but I think it would be a swift
transfer.

All you are required to do is to contact them and introduce yourself as my
partner and provide them with your account where you want the funds to be
transferred to.

Finally I will request that you send me a copy of your identity card or
international passport. It is in my own interest to ensure that I have your
bio data to enable me locate you once the transaction is concluded.

Please contact the bank asap and stop the delay.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 6, 2016, 9:59 a.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 8, 2016, 9:10 p.m.

Hi Michael,
What are you afraid of? I would like you to be honest and open with me. I
would like to alley your fears. what and what are you sceptical about. I
stated earlier that you can ask me any questions and I will answer you.
I am waiting to hear your questions and anything you would like to know
more about.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Dec. 9, 2016, 1:25 a.m.

Hi,
Sounds great, can you give me information on how we can proceed with claiming the funds?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Jan. 30, 2017, 7:32 a.m.

Hi Michael,

Kindly contact the bank with below information. Dynamic Gulf Trust Finance
Bank (DGTFB) Abu Dhabi Municipality Building,Sheikh Zayed Street Second
Floor P.O. Box 890073 Abu-DhabiTelephone: +97142711863Fax:
+97142711675Mobile: +971526574797Email: [email protected]

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Jan. 30, 2017, 10:18 a.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Jan. 31, 2017, 11:47 p.m.

Hi Michael,

I want you to understand that i cannot call you because we are not allowed
to use phone here in the camp. if you cannot contract my bank kindly tell
me enable me to talk to my bank to know the next option.

Kindly get back to me as soon as possible.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 1, 2017, 6:20 a.m.

Hi,
Could you give me some more information on what exactly these funds are? How does this work?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 2, 2017, 6:38 a.m.

Hi Michael,

I have withdraw it from the bank, is deposited with security company in
Dubai. If your still interested about the business, kindly get back to me
with your information where the company we delivery the funds to you.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 2, 2017, 11:55 a.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 3, 2017, 3:46 p.m.

Hi Michael,

I want you to help me invest it in really estate business.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 4, 2017, 12:27 a.m.

Hello,
Yes, certainly. Could you give me more information on how we can make the transfer?

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 6, 2017, 4:16 a.m.

Hi Michael,

The security company in Dubai we delivery the money to your address. What i
need from you now is your address where the money we be delivering to.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 6, 2017, 1:27 p.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 7, 2017, 9:02 a.m.

Why cant you tell me that your not interested about the business. You keep
on resend what you send for me before.

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 7, 2017, 8:02 p.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC

Spammer

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 8, 2017, 7:44 a.m.

Ok...

Spamnesty

  • Subject: Re: From Usman Hassan.
  • On: Feb. 8, 2017, 11:55 a.m.

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

Michael James
CEO, MNesty, LLC