GHANA–CORNWALL-GHANA SAFARI: 6000+ Miles

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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:33 pm

This is a long-running Gold Bait. The Oga in Ghana is Lee Sam Kong. Thanks to Yastreb, who gave him to me, we have been together for about 6 months. I safari’id 2 of his Lads from London to Rame Head back in May.

I safari’id another of his Lads, Isaac, from Accra, Ghana to Cornwall, England last week. He is a Gold Lad and was expecting to collect the $234 000 USD from me that his 2 predecessors missed out on back in May. The story was that he was in Ghana with the Oga and would travel from there. They often say that and find a Lad in London to take on the character and travel instead.

This time however, a few things didn’t add up. The Oga in Ghana called me with this Isaac on the line. It was possibly a conference call, but unusual anyway.

I used ReadNotify on my mails to Isaac and all resolved to Ghana.

Isaac then 'travelled to UK' and called me on a UK mobile no. My e.mails to him then started to give London ReadNotify receipts.

I recorded all calls. The Isaac who spoke with me ‘in Ghana’ was the same voice as the Lad who called me from Plymouth rail station as he passed his phone to a local taxi driver for my directions.

After much pushing, I have his scans of travel docs:

Having looked long and hard, I believe that this Lad did travel from Ghana to UK. He flew from Accra to Amsterdam, Netherlands. He then flew from there to Birmingham, England and then by public transport to Leicester (presumably where his UK Sponsor lives). He took the coach from Leicester to London and from London a train to Plymouth. From Plymouth, he took a taxi to Rame Head, Cornwall. He returned via taxi and rail to London and is now staying in Essex. So far, he has travelled well over 3000 miles and probably spent at least £1000.

One additional delight was this e.mail from his angry Oga. It appears that Isaac returned late back to London after his Safari and... well...

Quote:

Mr. Pr1cky,

He is a well respected young man.
I also confirmed copy of his visa on his passport and also followed him to the british embassy here in Ghana during processing of the VISA and TICKET etc.

I dont want you to call him an impostor anymore.

My man just called on the phone , has arrived padding-ton and the place where he is suppose to sleep and rest is locked. He is now out in the cold stranded at almost 12mid night to 1am .
I am very sad about this.

You must call him in the morning and apologize to him and also get your self prepared to move to meet with him in London. or Send some-else.

Mr.Lee

Isaac is now in Dagenham, Essex, awaiting a Western Union payment for his travel and accommodation expenses. Here's his Invoice, which appears reasonable in view of his efforts so far:

Quote:

Hi Pr1cky,

this is Isaac please find below the expenses you requested:

KLM FRIGHT = 596.01 POUNDS
COACH BUS= 25 POUNDS
TRAIN= 89 POUNDS
TAXI= 120 POUNDS
HOTEL= 500 POUNDS
FEEDING= 400 POUNDS

TOTALS= 1,730.01

THIS IS THE TOTAL EXPENSES PLEASE LET ME HAVE THE MONEY HERE IN LONDON. I HAVE ALREADY SEND YOU RECEIPT AND MY PASSPORT VISA COPY. I NEED TO SEE YOUR ID TOO.

TRANSFER IT BY WESTERN UNION

Now, I just hope that there won't be trouble at the Western Union office again... Cool

To be continued.....

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:38 pm

Super work TM! Laughing

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:39 pm

That's some fine work TM. clapping

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:59 pm

I am in awe of your skills and in honor of such a Feat I unleash my second Emoticon of all time: bow_down

Yup I'm at a loss for words for once in my life....

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:01 pm

WOW! Some great baiting to get this done!!! Kudos TM!!!

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:03 pm

Simply stupendous! Your safaris are epic. Thumbs up

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:24 pm

Fantastic sir, another brilliant safari from you, i do love reading these Smile

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:31 pm

Unbelievable! My hat is off to you, sir!

Master of Master Baiters Joined: 21 Nov 2012 Posts: 619

Quote:

My man just called on the phone , has arrived padding-ton and the place where he is suppose to sleep and rest is locked.

Baiting Guru Joined: 21 Nov 2010 Posts: 2200

My Pr1cky, Job well done. Now go outside and smoke that thing it's getting like a bingo hall in here. Cough Cough. Thumbs up

ETA: Thanks mysterious person for the fix. Very Happy

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:32 am

No kidding Mr. Pr1cky. You cannot smoke in the WU office Sir. LOL.

^^^Don't know who fixed it but Thanks! (BA)

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:07 am

I can't find an adjective fitting enough so I'll just go with "good work my padwan"

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 1:19 am

Thanks! This is up to your usual high standard for safaris, TM. clapping

Quote:

Here's his Invoice, which appears reasonable in view of his efforts so far:

Quote:

Hi Pr1cky,

this is Isaac please find below the expenses you requested:

KLM FRIGHT = 596.01 POUNDS
COACH BUS= 25 POUNDS
TRAIN= 89 POUNDS
TAXI= 120 POUNDS
HOTEL= 500 POUNDS
FEEDING= 400 POUNDS

TOTALS= 1,730.01

Having traveled frequently on the job, I know a padded voucher when I see one!

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:16 am

Great stuff (again)

Yet another happy member of the Rame Head Ramblers Society Smile

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:04 am

Impressive safari, Monsignor. Each new one of yours somehow manages to surpass the last. Great baiting.

Baiting Guru Joined: 27 Mar 2011 Posts: 21158

Great work as always TM! I love your happy Rame Head tourists.

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:11 am

Great job!! Congrats maestro!

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:11 am

Epic work TM! One day they will erect a massive statue of your avatar head right on that spot with a finger pointing out to sea in the general direction of scamland.

NOTE: if it's important to leet Mr Pr1cky a couple of posts above have not done so.

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:16 am

Quote:

KLM FRIGHT = 596.01 POUNDS

I just hope he somehow learns the true meaning of fear...

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:38 am

Phil Yerboots wrote:

NOTE: if it's important to leet Mr Pr1cky a couple of posts above have not done so.

Good Point. I use a fairly unique character name. Those referred to above ^^^ please kindly change to 'Pr1cky' (or etc) ASAP as this Forum is not behind a login. I posted in Main to give the Thread maximum visibility, knowing the risks. Thanks. Cool

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:14 am

^^^^^ I've Leeted the name.

The Monsignor wrote:

I posted in Main to give the Thread maximum visibility, knowing the risks. Thanks.

It went out on the @419Eater Twitter Feed earlier today.

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:32 am

1730,01 GBP - that hurt...

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:44 pm

Congratulations! To you and the Lad, I mean the Lad has had a chance to see much of England during the short stay since his recent arrival. Very Happy

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 3:03 pm

Excellent job !!! clapping

Quote:

You must call him in the morning and apologize to him and also get your self prepared to move to meet with him

Oh, yes. Tell him to begin holding his breath and you will get right on that....

(I agree with lakeside77 - I travel to London fairly often on business and that sure looks like a padded expense report. The nerve of someone to lie like that....)

Wannabe Baiter Joined: 07 Oct 2010 Posts: 82

Make sure you get receipts for all the expenses!!!

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