Lads knock off early for Xmas?

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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:38 pm

I had a flurry of activity on my baits this morning and dashed off a couple of quick "answer quickly as I need to transfer the money today before the holidays" but not heard a peep out of any of my lads since.

As this is my first baiting Xmas I was wondering if the lads clocked off early (like I just did - on my way home now. Have a good one everyone!!)

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:14 pm

Let's see - it's now about 4 pm in western Africa. If the internet cafes close early on Christmas Eve, there might be a dearth of active lads right about now.

If a lad has his own connection at home, and if the bait is at a tricky stage, he might pop off a few emails to keep the magas on the hook, but generally speaking, many Christian churches (and sadly, a lot of lads profess to be Christian) start the Christmas services on Christmas Eve.

Besides, all the family will be together, and the lad may not be able to get away to check his emails.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:25 pm

Looks like my South London lad has flown back to Nigeria, last message at 00.33 Tuesday morning.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:38 pm

Yeah, why not? Many, many lads are devout Christians, so it's a big time of year for them. Family get togethers, parties, visitors, it's similar to what most of us will be getting up to.

Interesting what Fo'Andles said... One of my colleagues at Heathrow airport tells me that a LOT of London / West African expats fly home to Africa in the days leading up to Christmas, and there is just as much traffic the other way. I know most of those are honest people, but it's bound to put a dent in any lads internet time when Auntie Janice and Uncle Nkweme come visiting from Lagos state!

Not quite a Newb Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 34

Mugatu wrote:

Yeah, why not? Many, many lads are devout Christians, so it's a big time of year for them. Family get togethers, parties, visitors, it's similar to what most of us will be getting up to.

How can they scam if they are so devout? Maybe we need an 11th commandment. "Thou shalt not 419 scam"

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:37 pm

I dunno. This morning when I got up I had 15 missed calls on my anonymous cellphone. Of course, maybe that had to do with me telling a half dozen of my favorite lads that I sent them money yesterday. Merry Christmas, lads! Laughing

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:13 pm

EvilMidnightbomber wrote:

How can they scam if they are so devout?

Very good question. It seems these days that many "religious" people like to pick and choose which bits of their religion they like. Remember, all teachings, no matter how well intentioned, can be twisted.
I'll leave it there before I start a religion debate! Suffice to say that lads manage to justify their doings (in their own minds) somehow.

Hopefully I've not stepped too far over the "No religion or politics" line there... I'm not intending to offend. Smile

Master of Master Baiters Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 720

All quite on the Western African Front

Master Baiter Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 114

I've had 4 lads in 2 days telling me to wait until after New Year until I send their payments. Is this their way of spoiling our Christmas?

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:11 pm

I've got a couple fake charity lads working late. Most of my other scammers aren't working.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:19 pm

I'm supposed to get some cam time with one of mine, an an YIM session (just for me) but don't know if that's going to be today or tomrrow -- told them all I'd be gone after about 5 so their time is runnnig out Twisted Evil

and boy will I be pissed when they don't contact me tonight or tomroow...my parents have already bought a lovely present for the two of us (instead of the expected money) - a full bedroom suite, king bed an all -- for us to start our new lives with...won't be able to help on the cash front right now Smile

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:23 pm

If they are not working over Christmas, they are just plain lazy Mad

The cafes are open, at least this one in Nija was doing business at almost 23:00 their local time:
X-Originating-IP: [41.220.75.3] Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:58:32 +0100

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 1:00 am

Reckon the Morris Lads took off for an early stack, the last message I had from them was very rushed & no more since.

Lazy gits Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:07 am

My NOK lad sent this yesterday

Quote:

ATTENTION: DISPATCH 23rd.DECEMBER 2008

DEAR APPLYING INHERITOR,

MR ED.R0BINS

THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS BANK WISHES TO ANNOUNCE TO YOU THAT WE SHALL BE GOING ON A CHRISTMAS BREAK ON THE 24TH OF DECEMBER 2008

AND WE SHALL RESUME BACK ON THE 26TH OF DECEMBER 2008

THANKS
MANAGEMENT
BANK OF AFRICA

And today this

Quote:

MAY THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS BRING JOY AND GOOD TIDINGS TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY

AS WE APPROACH THE NEW YEAR,MAY IT BRING SUCCESS,PEACE, JOY,PROSPERITY TO YOU

MAY YOU NEVER LACK IN JESUS NAME,AMEN

HAVE A LOVELY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYOUS NEW YEAR

FROM THE KUT3 FAMILY

Lazy bastage! Evil or Very Mad

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:08 am

From Charles, the one we all know and love:

Quote:

Merry christmas,

We are fine over here preparing for church service,
I am glad to hear that you will send the money on monday being 29th of decemeber.
Brother we are going to make it big.

I am happy for you.

Charles

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 3:14 am

I'm still working one, he's on a satellite provider. Must be 3 or 4 am there.

Elite Baiter Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 1006

Wow...I'm impressed. Got a 5:30 am Nigeria time Christmas greeting from a love lad...may he be so diligent to safari to Lagos to get his package from Parc3l D1rect.

Christmas Eve movie night intermission has now ended.

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:24 am

I've just received three mails from Ghana. All from the same lad though. He seems just a little upset that my character, so moved by his plight, has sent £500 to an African charity, and not to him. Happy Christmas, Lad.

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 10 Dec 2008 Posts: 14

I've been back and forth with my lad today trying to get a new bank account. Apparently he's been in touch with the bank manager who is VERY angry at being disturbed on Christmas.

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:16 pm

Got 2 lads rushing round trying to find new accounts. I have their cash sitting waiting. Such a shame their old accounts are under investigation.

Laughing

Got some romancers building up to asking me for help to travel to me sending sloppy crap poems.

But it is pretty quiet. So shall be sipping a few rum n cokes and attending Eater university between parties and the usual family phonecalls.

Wink

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:10 pm

My lad is busy working away

Quote:

Hello Sir,
Thank you for your Support but i must let you know that i dont think the Nigerian Government will ever answer you on that cash grant..They will tell you yes but here wil be so difficult to get from them ...
Am very serious Captain the nigerian government is hard when it come to cash am very much worried about this..So please help us look for another way or you can transfer into an account for us here ..
Please am begging you Captain...
If i should relay on the Nigeria Government for Cash they will Take so long before they can grant one and will also take too much stress..When it comes to this i know them more .I know the government here and i know they will only delay me and give to much stress.
Please am begging you Captain.
Thanks for your care Captain.

Quote:

Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:04 pm

I had this seasonal one six hours ago, apparently from Connecticut.

Quote:

Merry Christmas,Alfr3d C@ke

Thank you for your email and may the good will of this special season of the christian faith abide with you.I received your email response.Thank you for the kind words.I am very impressed with your efforts and vision in serving the lord.
I have given you my life, destiny, career and everything, believing and trusting that you will never work against me.When sending e-mail, ensure to reference this coded wording: THE GOD OF ELIJAH so that I could identify you or if you are calling on phone, you MUST mention the code as well. etc

Master Baiter Joined: 19 Sep 2008 Posts: 114

They may clocked of early Christmas Eve but they're back nice and early today, working off an excess of turkey no doubt, had 7 mails from 4 different lads. They earliest sent at 4:52 am Confused

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 12:28 pm

Several have written back to me today, so the game's afoot once again!

Not quite a Newb Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 49

My lad emailed me on Christmas Day!
One in the morning from the barrister -

Quote:

BRIEFLY, I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL MERRY CHRISTMAS. I PRAY THAT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST WILL BRING BACK PEACE & HARMONY IN THIS TROUBLE WORLD. WISHING YOU PROSPERIOUS NEW YEAR 2009 IN ADVANCE. I PRAY THAT IT WILL BE A YEAR OF TOTAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVOURS.

And one in the evening from the fiance -

Quote:

Good evening and happy Xmas to you and your family. how was the celebration over there? I hope that it went well. if so, thanks be to God almighty.
beside i have been little worried as i haven't hear from you for the past week. i hope that everything is well with you. i a little scared somehow as your job always take you to various places both danger ane undanger areas.i will still expect to read from you soonest.
thanks and God bless you.

I also received a Xmas e-card from the fiance. I feel so lucky Laughing

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