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Emails in order.. (7th Apr - 13th Apr)
April 7th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: Fwd: TENDER CONFIRMATION
Mr Kalu,
Just to keep you updated, I have just received the attached email from the
ministry of internal affairs.
I have spoken to the manufacturer and have found the following information.
100,000 tshirts can be provided, however any order over 50,000 tshirts requires
14 days notice to the manufacturer and a deposit of $1.00US per tshirt. This
is so they can get enough materials. Once ordered, they can ship up to 80,000
tshirts per month. The plant is located in China, and so shipment will be direct
from China to Nigeria.
I notice you are a man of God. I too am a man of God and it is good to see
businessmen not afraid to display their beliefs. In the name of God, let this
transaction be blessed and provide us the fruits with which we deserve. Amen!
Ray.
April 7th
From: CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE ABUJA
To: ray
Subject: Tender Form A2
Attention: The President.
Sir,
Kindly fill the attached tender form and send back to us through e-mail attachment
only. This form will help us in the final selection exercise coming up soon.
Thank you.
Mrs. Lizzy Nnanta
Committee Secretary
April 7th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: RE: Fwd: TENDER CONFIRMATION
DEAR BROTHER,
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR MAIL AND UPDATING ABOUT YOUR CONTACT WITH THE FEDERAL
MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF OUR COUNTRY.
AS I TOLD YOU FROM THE BEGENING,THE SUPPLY CONTRACT IS A BLOCK BUSTERD CONTRACT
AND THAT IS WHY ALL REGISTERD AGENT WORKING WITH THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
ARE WORKING ENDLESLY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE SUPPLY CONTRACT IS AWARDED TO THEM
BUT I HAVE THE GOD IN HEVEN THAT WILL HELP US AS A TERM AND ITS CHILDREEN IN
WINNING THIS TENDER,NOMATTER THE NUMBER OF FORIGHN COMPNIES THAT IS APPLAYING
AND BIODDING FOR THE OFFER.
SO CONCERNING THE PAYMENT MODE,THE MINISTRY WILL PAY 100% IN ADVANCE BEFORE
YOU SHIP/SUPPLY TO THEM THROUGH TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER AND MY 2% COMMISSION WILL
BE AFTER YOU HAVE RECIVED YOU FULL 100% PAYMENT FROM THE MINISTRY.
FURTHERMORE,ACCORDING TO THE INFOMATION I GOT FROM THE MINISTRTY,YOU ARE REQUSTERD
TO PREPER YOUR PROFORMA INVOICE USING YOUR PRICE AND STAMPED WITH YOUR COMPANY
LETTER HEAD PEPER AND SEND TO ME SO THAT I CAN SUBMIT SAME TO THEM FOR APPROVAL.
PLEASE MY GOOD BROTHER,I WILL LIKE US TO DO EVERYTHING WITH THE FEAR OF GOD
IN HEAVEN AND THE ONLY THING I NEED AS YOUR AGENT IN THIS BUSSINESS IS MY COMMISSION
AFTER THE BUSSINESS.
PLEASE,YOU SHOULD FORGET ABOUT THE MONEY YOU SENT TO MBOGA,LET HIM GO WITH
IT BECAUSE HE IS NOT READY TO SEND IT BACK TO YOU BECAUSE OF HIS CRIMINAL ACT
AND HE IS COMMING BACK TO TELL YOU ANOTHER FAKE STORY JUST TO SPOIL MY NAME
WITH YOU BUT IS ONLY GOD THAT IS GOING TO JUDGE ME AND HIM.
BEFORE I FORGET,I WILL TRY AS MUCH AS I CAN TO GET THE PERSONAL CONTACT INFOMATION
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CONTRACT AWARDING COMMITTEE SO THAT YOU CAN CALL HIM
UP ON THE PHONE AND MAIL TO CONVINCE HIM MORE ABOUT YOUR CAPABILITY OF HANDLING
THE SUPPLY CONTRACT.
WAITING FOR YOUR MAIL AND UPDATE.
YOURS BROTHER,
MR KALU
April 10th
From: ray
To: Dr Mboga
cc: Mr Kalu
Subject: <none>
Dr. Q. Mboga,
I can see the truth about you now. I am a simple man and you deceived me.
Fortunately for me you couldn't deceive
my valuable business partner - Mr. Kalu. He saw through your lies the instant
he learned about your last letter.
If you didn't send that letter to him, how did he know the exact sum - 500
dollars you stole from me?? Cannot explain
that? I thought so. You sir are a liar and a thief. You have no shame. You
are the lowest of the low to prey on trusting
people like me. I know that one day you will be punished for your dirty deeds.
Do not dare to approach me again.
I see through your lies and will not fall victim to your plotting. By the way,
I have closed those bank accounts,
so do not waste your time trying to steal more of my money.
With contempt
Ray
April 10th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: How likely are we to win this contract?
Dear Mr. Kalu,
I looked at the papers again. How likely are we to win that contract? How
many competitors do we have? Are we
looking good comparing to other businesses who applying for that contract?
I am concerned the fact that I cannot
do the entire required shipment immediately could jeopardise our chances. I
made some calls and I might be able to supply about half a million T-shirts
over the next 3 months. We cannot compete with other huge clothing companies,
but still, it is not bad for a small business! But you need to understand we
cannot yet promise 500,000 units right now - I am still not sure today. I hope
to have more information early next week.
Would it improve our chances of getting that contract? I would really like
it to happen, as it is a once in a life time opportunity. This would be a huge
thing!! Thank you again for your help.
Kind regards,
Ray
P.S. I told that Mboga type to get lost. He will get what he deserves one
day. As we say around here:
"What goes around - comes around." I don't want to think about him
any more. It is frightening to even think what would happen if you didn't open
my eyes to his lies.
April 10th
From: Dr Mboga
To: ray
cc: Mr Kalu
Subject: SO GET FUCKED BOTH OF YOU
SO YOU THINK YOU ARE SMART? KISS YOUR 500 BUCKS GOODBYE.
GET FUCKED LOOSERS BOTH OF YOU. I AM THE ONE WHO GOT THE
MONEY. I'M GONNA DRINK AND PARTY ON YOUR MONEY ALL THIS
WEEK. AS FOR KALU - I WILL CUT YOU FUCKER IF WE EVER MEET.
April 10th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: Tr: SO GET FUCKED BOTH OF YOU
FROM HIM AGEIN TODAY.
STOP EMAILLING HIM ANY LONGER,DO AS IF YOU DID NOT SEE HIS MAIL.
MR KALU
April 10th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: PLEASE CONTACT THE MINISTRY TODAY?
DEAR GOOD BROTHER,
THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR MAIL AND UPDATE.
I HAVE SEND TO YOU ANOTHER MAIL FROM MBOGA TODAY SO I WILL ADVICE YOU FORGET
EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM AND HIS BUSSINESS,GOD WILL PURNISH HIM AND HIS EVIL ACT.
FURTHERMORE,CONCEWRNING OUR CHANCES OF WINNING THIS TENDER/CONTRACT,I HAVE
BEEN WORKING ALL THIS TIME TO MAKE SURE THAT VICTORY IS OURS AND TO TELL YOU
MY BROTHER,ACCORDING TO THE INFOMATION I GOT FROM A GOOD FRIEND OF MY WIFE
THAT IS A MEMBER OF THE CONTRACT AWARDINBG COMMITTEE,HE CONFIDENTLY TOLD ME
THAT,THE WINNER OF THE TENDER WILL BE MADE KNOWN BEFORE THER END OF THIS WEEK
AND HE ADVICE ME THAT WE SHOULD ARRENGE SMALL ENTICING GIFT FOR THE CHAIRMAN
AND THE OTHER TOP OFFICAILS OF THE CONTRACT AWARDING COMMITTEE.
SO I HAVE ARRENGE SOME GSM MOBILE PHONES WHICH AM GOING TO THE MINISTRY TODAY
TO GIVE IT TO THEM,SO ISTRONGLY BELIVE THAT WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE TENDER.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR REPLY THE MINISTRY INFOMING THEM THAT YOU HAVE RECIVED THEIR
CONTACT FROM THEM,PLEASE DO REPLY THEM AS SOON AS POSIBLE AND ASK THEM WHAT
WE NEED TO DO NEXT.
SO CONCERNING THE SHIPMENT AND THE TIME SHEDULE,FORGET ABOUT IT FOR NOW TILL
WE WIN THE SUPPLY CONTRACT AND THEN WE CAN USE THE MONEY TO BUY FROM OTHER
MANUFACTURERS TO COMPLITE IT AND THE DELIVERY TIME COULD BE INCREASED.
WAITING FOR YOUR MAIL AND UPDATE.
REGERDS,
MR KALU
April 10th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: <none>
DEAR BROTHER,
PLEASE FRPOM THE INFOMATION I GET FROM THE MINISTRY,THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE
SEND AN ATTACHMENT FILE TO YOU AND YOU HAVE NOT CONTACTED THEM TELLING THEM THAT
YOU HAVE RECIVED IT OR NOT,PLEASE DO CONTACT THEM TODAY AND INFORM THEM THAT
YOU ARE HAPPY ABOUT THEIR CONTACT TO YOU AND ASK THEM WHAT WE NEED TO DO NEXT.
WAITING FOR YOUR UPDATE.
REGERDS,
MR KALU
April 11th
From: ray
To: CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE
ABUJA
Subject: Re: Tender Form A2
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have attached the Tender Form A2 to this email in regards to the tshirt tender
our company has recently submitted.
Please inform us of the next step to continue the tender process.
Should you have any urgent enquiry please contact me or my business partner
in Nigeria, Mr Kalu (xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx)
April 11th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: Tender document sent
Dear Mr.Kalu,
Thank you again. It is good to see that your wife's friend is a member of
the contract awarding committee. It sounds quite promising. I have sent a response
to the contract awarding committee with all my tender details. Hopefullly they
should have the paperwork they require.
As I promised - I made further enquires and found out that yes we can supply
almost half of the total order relatively quickly (under 3 months). Not quite
500,000, but at least 450,000 - they will be from two different manufacturers,
but it's the same quality product. But I will have to move quickly to achieve
that. I will have a meeting with the local representatives of the Chinese manufacturers
next week to finalise some details and should be ready to sign the contract
with them by the end of this month. Hopefully my finances will be in order
early next week
My bank is unbelievably slow with opening the new bank accounts these days.
I had to close my account after I
foolishly gave the account information to Mboga. I was lucky he had no time
to take advantage of my mistake.
I have to make some expenses as well here, but even with these account problems
I will manage it. Borrowed a bit
of money from my uncle. He is a generous man and always willing to help me.
As you can see, I didn't waste time
while waiting for your news!!! It's a pleasure to do business with you. I am
not telling anyone about our business yet, I am not superstitious, but I am
almost afraid to scare my luck!!
Best wishes to you and your lovely family,
and god be with you
Ray
P.S. Can you imagine, that criminal Mboga sent me several messages last night. He must have been really drunk by the tone of them and was swearing at me and also at you, my friend. This gets on my nerves. I know that it is not worth my time to exchange insults with him, but he really got me very angry by now. I told him to never write to me and to you again.
April 11th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: CALL ME
DEAR BROTHER,
HOW ARE YOU?
IM VERY HAPPY READING YOUR MAIL THAT YOU HAVE CONTACTED THE MINSTRY TOIDAY.
I HAVE GIVEN THE GIFT TO THEM AS I TOLD YOU YESTADAY AND THEY WERE VERY HAPPY
ABOUT IT AND I TOLD THEM THAT IF THEY CAN AWARD THE SUPPLY CONTRACT TO US THAT
WE ARE GOING TO GIVE THEM SOME OTHER ENTICING GIFT TO THEM ,THAT IS WHAT I
TOLD SOME OF THEM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FINAL SELECTION FOR THE TENDER
WILL BE MADE OPEN/KNOWN TODAY AND BY THE SPECIAL GRACE OF GOD WE ARE GOING
TO WIN THE TENDER.[THAT WAS THEIR PROMISE.
SO I WAS TRAYING TO CALL YOU ON YOUR PHONE BUT THE LINE WAS NOT GOING THROUGH,PLEASE
CONFIRM YOUR LINE FOR ME OR YOU CAN CALL MY MOBILE LINE AS BELLOW;+234-80-27900221
SO THAT WE CAN DISCOUSE ON THE PHONE.I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOUR CALL TODAY.
REGARDS,
MR KALE
April 12th
From: CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE ABUJA
To: ray
Subject: CONGRATULATION!!!!!
Attention the president,
Please you are needed to go through the atached files of two pages and get
bach to us.
Thanks for your co-operation.
Thanks,
Mrs Lizzy Nnanta,
Com,Sec
April 12th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: my news
Dear Friend,
My brother in God, I wish you and your family a great Easter weekend. God has
rewarded us with this contract just in time for his celebration! We have a
4 day long weekend from friday to monday here. I will probably spend it with
my family in the country, but I will be back on Tuesday to finalise our business.
Also some good news - my new bank account will be operational from Tuesday.
I had another phone call with one of the Chinese guys. They never were so interested
in me before. They are clearly impressed by the scale of our operation - I
do not give them any details, but they know that I want 1 million units. We
are not small fish anymore my friend! People notice us!! They were interested
if I am looking at large scale export operations with other clothing goods.
Said they could export jeans, denim jackets, large bath towels and beach sandals
really cheaply if I am willing to deal in big shipments. Unfortunately, yesterday
I was not in position to promise them anything. But now we have won the contract,
the sky is the limit! In any case I did not have enough free funds until now
to extend my business. I considered it last year and investigated what it would
require. Even for a medium-size business the initial establishment cost here
would be around 100 thousand dollars. All my free funds (even if I sell some
shares) were only half that amount. So, I had to drop that idea. I know it
must be cheaper overseas, but I realise that I don't know enough to open a
business overseas. I am a modest person and I know that this is above my current
abilities as a businessman. I am still only learning how to run a business.
ray.
April 12th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: art
Dear friend,
Now I expect this operation to make me rich, I seriously consider expanding
my arts collection. I have quite a few paintings, wood carvings and various
applied art items from several Asian and South-American countries. Nothing
too expensive nor unique, but I'm proud of my little collection. Wanted to
ask your advice on African art. Do you have some good art shops? What would
a rich Nigerian man buy to decorate his house? If you happen to walk past some
art shop (only if you have spare time of course), could you take some photos
of authentic African art for sale and email me with prices? Something which
is suitable for a rich person with good taste. Myself I know almost nothing
about African art, but I would love to buy something to celebrate this huge
win. Of course, this is not urgent and only if you have some shops close to
your office. I wouldn't like to inconvenience you at all.
ray
April 12th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: RE: CONGRATULATION!!!!!
DEAR BROTHER,
INFACT I CAN NOT BELIVE ALL THIS THAT YOU ARE TELLING ME ABOUT OUR WINNING
OF THE SUPPLY CONTRACT BUT WHEN I GOT TO THE MINISTRY YESTADAY,EVERY WHERE
WAS SO TIGHT THAT THEY COULD NOT LET US IN AND ALL AGENT WAS OUT SIDE AND AFTER
SOME FEW HOURS OF OUR STAY OUTSIDE,WE ALL LEFT BECOUSE IT WAS ALMOST GETTEN
DACK AND TO MY GRETEST SUPRISE,A FRIEND OF MY WIFE CALLED MY WIFE AT HOME AND
ASK HIM WHEATHER IM AT HOME THAT SHE WANT TO SPEAK TO ME,SO WHEN I COLLECTED
THE PHONE SHEN WAS AS IF SHE IS CONTRATULATION ME,SO I WAS SUPRISE AS I DID
NOT HEAR FROM YOU,SO ALL I DID WAS TO CALL YOUR LINE BUT THE LINE WAS NOT GOING
THROUGH,THAT WAS THE TIME I FILLED WORRIED AND I TOLD MY WIFE THAT IT MOST
BE SO BECOUSE WE HAVE WORK FOR THAT BY GIVEN GIFT TO SOME OF THE COMMITTEE
MEMBERS AND MY HARD WORK,PLEASE GIVE ME ANOTRHER LINE TO REACH YOU.
SO PLEASE I WILL APPRICATE IF YOU DONT WEST AMY MORE TIME IN THIS BUSSINESS
SINCE THE CONTRACT IS OUR OWN,HAVE YOU RECONTACTED THEM?SHOWING THEM THAT YOU
APPRICATE AND ACCEPT THE OFFER AND PROMISING THEM THAT YOU ARE HAPPY GOPING
TO GIVE THEM A GOOD AND MUTUAL SERVICE IN THIS BUSSINESS.I AM GOING TO CELIBRATE
THE EASTHER WITH MY FAMILY IN A BIG WAY AND ON SUNDAY,I MUST GIVE OFFERING
IN THE CHURCH TO MY GOD FOR ALL HE HAS BEEN DOING FOR ME.
SO CONCIRNING THE ART WORK,ANY KIND OF ART WORK THAT YOU SEND TO THEM SAS YOU
SAID TO ALSO SHOW APPRICAITION AND TELL THEM THAT YOUARE HAPPY WITH THE CONTACT
AWARD WILL BE OKY FOR THEM FROM MY ONWN POINT OF VEIW.SO YOU CAN MAKE YOUR
SUGGESTION.
WAITING FOR YOUR UPDATE AND CALL.
REGARDS,
MR KALU
April 12th
From: Mr Kalu
To: ray
Subject: TELL THEM THAT WE ARE HAPPY AND ASK THEM WHAT WE ARE TO DO NEXT AS
TO RECIVED PAYMENT
DEAR BROTHER,
IF YOU HAVE ANY ART WORK,YOU CAN SEND TO THEM FOR THEIR EASTHER GIFT,PLEASE CONTACT THEM EITHER ON PHONE OR MAIL.
REGARDS,
MR KALU
April 12th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: Re: CALL ME
Dear friend,
I'm trying to reach you all day long, but without success. It's the Easter week - entire population of my country is calling both locally and overseas to their families and friends. All phone lines are overloaded. I couldn't call my relatives in Canada neither. It is just that annoying recorded message "This destination is not currently available, please call later." I will try again later tonight. If anything requires immediate decisions - please email me. Otherwise I will call you first thing Tuesday morning. Once again happy Easter to you and I hope to talk to you soon.
Ray
April 13th
From: ray
To: Dr Mboga
CC: Mr Kalu
Subject: Mboga, I told you to leave us alone!!!
Listen you Mboga I told you to leave me and mr kalu alone!!!
You didnt want to listen. Blame only yourself!I looked at your yesterday messages and I tell you - you are not as smart as you think - you sent one of them from your real email account - yes the one at auckland nz - you lowlife!! So much for a noble African Doctor!!! Now I know where you are - Auckland New Zealand.We are almost neighbours, less than 3 hours flight for me! And I have friends at one of their main ISPs who might help me to track you dow n!! shouldnt have drunk so much on my money punk! Scared now? Be scared!!
I AM COMING FOR YOU!!!!
April 13th
From: ray
To: Mr Kalu
Subject: <none>
Kalu my friend I fou nd where that Mboga is!! He is not an African at all
he is a bloody New Zealander!!!
He was drank and sent me email from his real addres. I am also drunk now I
know I shouldnt be it is a sin but I am so enraged and humilited I had to fisnish
the cognac I had here from recent dinner My dear Friend, I am so happy to have
a Friend like you!! I hate that Mboga!! I am waiting for my mate right now
and we fly to Auckland tonight to catch that guy beat the livin crap out of
him
Sorry my friend I know you are a good person I shouldn't say all these th
ings. I was a bad perso n before I was shown the light but just for one day
I want to be bad again! The justise will be sweet!! And I swear I will get
my money back from him!! Please forgive me for bei ng un-perfect my friend
but I have to do it!!!!
I will be back on Tuesday and will call you
Ray