Lad scam: Invite to Nigerian TV show "Millionaire"

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Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:34 pm

bravo95 wrote:

They make it easy for us to want to torture them Twisted Evil

This... I didnt really want to jump on this one, but after MTMs post Im going to give him some of the immortal fun I can offer Very Happy

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:56 pm

I've posted this at Scamwarners. Not that I expect any real victims.

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:03 am

Mr Tambourine Man wrote:

I've posted this at Scamwarners. Not that I expect any real victims.

Erm .. are you quite sure? Smile

Lord, what fools these mortals be!
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert Einstein

The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity.
Harlan Ellison (1934 - )

.. et alii

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:14 am

Brilliant!

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:18 am

wowwow wrote:

Lord, what fools these mortals be!
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:21 am

sorry Mortalicum

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:37 am

wowwow wrote:

Erm .. are you quite sure? Smile

Usually no, but this is one moronic scam.

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:06 pm

Yep and that's why we need to make him think it's brilliant! If a lad is going to spend his time throwing a format I want it to be this dumbass one Laughing

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:50 pm

Heh

latest exchanges... (bold bits are mine)

Quote:

Bore da haliwr Frank

Oh dammo du, but those questions were tough ones!
I couldn't reply to you yesterday as I had to help Jones the post on his round.

But last night Megan asked me the questions, I gave my answers and she wrote them down.

Here they are:
(1)what is the name of the president of slovakia republic? Ivan Slobolotovitch
(2) who is the ambassador of Canada? Mr Ferrero Rocher
(3) Who was the formal captain of France? Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

I haven't checked or anything as that is not allowed is it?

Quote:

from Lad
to Me
date Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 12:50 PM
subject Re: Answers

YOU ARE RIGHT AND THE ANSWERS WERE RIGHT SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS TO
FILL THE APPLICATION FORM SO THAT WE CAN PROCEED ON HOW YOU CAN TAKE
YOUR FLIGHT TO NIGERIA OKAY.

Applicant details needed
<snip>
-- Usual lad requirements --

Did we expect any other kind of response? Very Happy

BTW: 'haliwr' = w--k-r

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:02 pm

Quote:

Did we expect any other kind of response?

Is that another question .. I have a headache now! Smile

I want to see the worst possibe answers you could put and still have hiim say they are right ...

(1)what is the name of the president of slovakia republic? Arsehead?
(2) who is the ambassador of Canada? Your mother?
(3) Who was the formal captain of France? A bucket of turd water?

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:03 pm

He's paying for accommodation and airfare, and only wants Agnes to pay the $100 registeration (sic) fee.

Not quite a Newb Joined: 20 Jun 2011 Posts: 23

Mr Tambourine Man wrote:

He's paying for accommodation and airfare, and only wants Agnes to pay the $100 registeration (sic) fee.

$100 What did you offer him to get it so cheap ? Laughing

He wants $240 off me and refuses to give me the times and dates of travel until I pay Sad

Obviously I couldn't possibly pay until I have this information because I need to arrange time off work.

Twice now I have asked and I just get.

Quote:

The payment that you are asked to pay is for the registration fee and once you make that payment you will receive a code and the flight information in which you will use in coming to Nigeria and participating in the show okay.

Does he expect people to pay this money without knowing the details? For the love of Sponge Bob please tell me people don't actually fall for this BS

Laughing

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:52 pm

I'm guessing he only asked $100 because MTM's character is only 10.

Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:38 pm

Probably. Although I've told him I'll "borrow" Pa's credit card when he's <strike>shitfaced</strike> drunk.

Not quite a Newb Joined: 20 May 2011 Posts: 21

After two days of baiting this guy I've got him way off track (although I don't think he ever had a track) and he's down to one line emails like this:

Quote:

tank i have try for you you are the daley you seif why not make the payment okay

All want is a verification photo of him holding a sign in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire offices! That's only because he sent me a link to the real Nigerian WWTBAM website, where I told him I applied and paid my fee to. He seemed really discouraged by that. Oh, but I promised to send him $2500 so he can grease the wheels on my already approved application.

Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:28 pm

I thought the Ambassador of Canada was Jean Poutine (lord of all gravy and cheese curd related covered fries. Yum). Either that or Czar Bobovich Rodriguez Illyvich the XXVII and a half.

Though regarding Ferro Rocher I have no complaints...damn I will have to buy some chocolate now...curses.

Not quite a Newb Joined: 20 Jun 2011 Posts: 23

Well he finally gave me all the dates etc, but I couldn't make it due to me going to a stag night and my brothers wedding that weekend Evil or Very Mad

I received this

Quote:

i want you to know that you can make the payment so that your name can be in our list.
Note that once your name is on our list you can come any time we have a show to participate okay.

Surprised? lmao

Then as expected nothing with it being the weekend, then this morning I awoke to.

Quote:

GET BACK TO US WE HAVE A NEW PACKAGE FOROKAY

Yeah of course he has Rolling Eyes

I shall reply tomorrow asking for exact date of the other shows, as I'm very busy.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 4:30 am

I decided I want in. I sent him this from the Ditz:

Quote:

Dear Mr Frank,

I received your email, and while I would love to travel to Africa, I must shamefully admit that I wouldn't compete very well, as I am not all that smart. anything to do with computers I especially struggle with.

Ditz

ETA: I have a brainwave (which is a scary thought in itself)... enter Brandy, who would LOVE to be on the show, after all she Nigerian!:

Quote:

Dear Mr scammer,

That's fantastic news, while I am Florida studying, I will return to Port Harcourt during spring break to see my parents. Maybe I can be involved then

What do I do from here?

Brandy

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:25 am

I haven't heard from him since Saturday. Sad

I asked for some sample questions Sunday.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:21 pm

Yep no reply to me either.

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 28 Jun 2011 Posts: 10

I sent this today

What do I need to do for a spot on your gameshow? Also, Can you mail me some preview questions beforehand? I want to be a millionaire, Thanks in advance

I recieved this
From: "Frank Edokwo"

Notice! Notice!! Notice!!!
Do you have all it takes to become a millionaire? If Yes then
you have just been invited to Nigeria for who wants to be a
millionaire Here comes a chance for you to become a Millionaire,Who
wants to be a millionaire is a game of luck and intelligence proudly
powered and sponsored by MTN,it involves asking and answering of
questions, the number of questions you answer the Number Of Money you
get.. any interested applicant should contact us at: and get
back to us with the full applicant details needed below for further
detail on the game..

Applicant details needed

Full Applicant Name:.............
Address:..........................
Country:........................
State:
City:......................
Sex:........................
Marital Stutes:.................
Age:....................
Attach an Identity Card:..............

About to have some fun with this Very Happy

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 28 Jun 2011 Posts: 10

con2011 wrote:

I sent this today

What do I need to do for a spot on your gameshow? Also, Can you mail me some preview questions beforehand? I want to be a millionaire, Thanks in advance

I recieved this
From: "Frank Edokwo"

Notice! Notice!! Notice!!!
Do you have all it takes to become a millionaire? If Yes then
you have just been invited to Nigeria for who wants to be a
millionaire Here comes a chance for you to become a Millionaire,Who
wants to be a millionaire is a game of luck and intelligence proudly
powered and sponsored by MTN,it involves asking and answering of
questions, the number of questions you answer the Number Of Money you
get.. any interested applicant should contact us at: and get
back to us with the full applicant details needed below for further
detail on the game..

Applicant details needed

Full Applicant Name:.............
Address:..........................
Country:........................
State:
City:......................
Sex:........................
Marital Stutes:.................
Age:....................
Attach an Identity Card:..............

About to have some fun with this Very Happy

My reply..

Dear mr Edowkwo.....here is what you asked for..

Full Applicant Name - Ned Flanders
Address: 15 Springfield Heights
Country - United States
State - Springfield
Sex - Male
Marital Stutes - Married
Age - 60

I cannot send an indentity card because I don't have a scanner at home, if you need one, send me your mailing address and I will mail it to the studio..Please tell me what I need to do next..I cannot wait to be on the show

thats a simpsons character I used.

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:01 am

Could the mugu just try to get as many ID scans with as little effort as possible? Little does he know that he will get b....r all!

Hello I'm New here! Joined: 28 Jun 2011 Posts: 10

Recieved
i want you to know that we have paid for accommodation and the flight
all you need to do is to pay for the registration fee which cost
100usd only if you are interested to get the fee paid i will like you
to inform us so that i forward you the western union details okay

Sent

Where is the Accommodation, and when is the flight? Yes, send me the details and when I become a millionaire Mr Edokwo I am going to build a church and name it after you. I love you

Sent
Some friends from Springfield will be comming along with me to show support and cheer me on, such as Barney Gumble, Reverand Lovejoy, and my neighbour Homer, I was wondering if you could also get them accommodation and a flight? if thats not asking for too much

Recieved
hello,
all you have to do now is to inform us when to make the payment so
i can send you the payment information. as for your friends there
going to also pay for registration for the three of you now we now be
$300 just inform us when you can make the payment so i can send you
your document for the transfer okay..

Sent
Why do my friends have to pay to be in the audience? Send me the payment information so I can write a cheque Which will take a couple of days

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:29 pm

After two days of baiting this guy I've got him way off track (although I don't think he ever had a track) and he's down to one line emails like this:

Quote:
tank i have try for you you are the daley you seif why not make the payment okay

All want is a verification photo of him holding a sign in the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire offices! That's only because he sent me a link to the real Nigerian WWTBAM website, where I told him I applied and paid my fee to. He seemed really discouraged by that. Oh, but I promised to send him $2500 so he can grease the wheels on my already approved application.[quote]

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No wonder he has been very reluctant with me, thats exactly what I asked him for! I have been consistently adding into my emails phrases such as"Frank, is that your final answer?" "Frank, I am a bit 50/50" "I'm going to need to call my friend"

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