Con The Con Man - Part 3
It's been awhile since we've done another scam. It's gotten to the point now, within an hour of us putting up a photo ad on the internet, we get between three and four email scams on a that particular horse! We also get many lottery, inheritance, etc. scams. I've been waiting and waiting to pick the right one. We actually are working on several scams right now. We did receive a counterfeit cheque for $6,500 US from a guy wanting to buy one of our sales horses. The postmark was from Greece and the bank located in Georgia (he said he was from the UK). But, he decided not to play anymore because I had 'too many demands'. So, on to the next sucker!
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Tracy Dopko |
Barrister Kelvin Zulu aka The Rapper |
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: April 30 9:32 AM
Estate of late Fritz Dopko
MR KELVIN ZULU(Esq)
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ZULU LEGAL CHAMBERS
NO 30 VICTORIA STREET
JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
April 30.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Compliments of the season to you.I am Mr. Kelvin Zulu(Esq),a lawyer by profession.I was opportuned to be the personal attorney to Mr FRITZ DOPKO who worked for the BP Oil Exploration Company in Southern Africa, herein after shall be referred to as my client.
On 21st of April 2000, my client, his wife and their two children were involved in a car accident. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives.Since then I have made several enquiries to your embassy to locate any of my client's extended relatives. This has proved unsuccessful.
I came to know about you through an enquiry I was making in the internet,and I found out that you have the same second name with my client, that is why I have decided to contact you, in order to assist in repatriating the money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank.
Particularly, the bank where the deceased had an account valued at US$7.5 Million Dollars, has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account confisticated within the next 21 official working days.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since you have the same last name so that the proceeds of this account valued at US$7.5 Million Dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money.
I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make.All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us see this business through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please get in touch with me by email and send to me your telephone and fax numbers to enable us discuss further about the details of this transaction.
Best regards,
MR KELVIN ZULU (ESQ)
[ attorney at law ]
Hmmm, so I have until May 30th to collect the money.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 9 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: Estate of late Fritz Dopko
Hi Kelvin,
I did not realize I had a relative in South Africa. That's very interesting. I'm sorry to hear that he has passed away. I will try and do anything I can to help.
Sincerely,
Tracy Dopko
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 12 3:16 AM
Subject: Update on Fritz Dopko
May 12.
Dear Tracy,
Thanks for your mail.Please note that this transsaction is only applicable to you due to the similarity of the Surname to Dopko.At the same time,i am not inviting you to come to South Africa, rather your assistance is only needed to transfer the funds to your account and then i will come over for an investment in your country.
PLEASE FURNISH ME WITH MORE OF YOUR DETAILS AS WELL AS YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.THIS WILL ENABLE US TO COMMUNICATE EASILY.
Waiting for your response.I would be glad to receive your phone call as soon as possible.
Regards,
Barrister Kelvin Zulu.
May 03.
Dear Mr Richard,
Thanks for your mail.Please note that you are not required to sign up for anything.At the same time,i am not inviting you to come to South Africa, rather your assistance is only needed to transfer the funds to your account and then i will come over for an investment in the States.
PLEASE FURNISH ME WITH MORE OF YOUR DETAILS AS WELL AS YOUR CONTACT DETAILS.THIS WILL ENABLE US TO COMMUNICATE EASILY.
Waiting for your response.I would be glad to receive your phone call as soon as possible.
Regards,
Barrister Kelvin Zulu.
Mobile Phone : +27-73-766-2542.
The idiot seems to have put someone else's letter at the bottom of mine?!? I just let it go instead of calling him on it!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 12 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: Update on Fritz Dopko
Hi Kelvin,
You've only contacted me because of the 'similarity' of the surname Dopko. It's not a similarity. We HAVE the exact same name. Period!
By you saying investment, are you saying that I am supposed to share the money with you? If I am truly an heir to Fritz Dopko, than I have every right and entitlement to the inheritance. I am sure you are being paid well by the will and inheritance documents but I'm not interested in splitting any money with you. What you're doing is your job, and you are being compensated for it. Asking to receive any more than that would be, well, criminal. I'm sure no lawyer needs that reputation on their hands.
I don't understand what more details you need from me? Please let me know what you require?
Also, could you please email me a photo of Fritz and perhaps a family photo of his family.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 13 3:24 AM
Subject: Situation Report
May 13.
Dear Tracy,
Thanks for your mail and its contents.I contacted you based on the same name you have with Mr. Dopko.I do not have any intention of taking the whole money.Please take it easy.You should have in mind that there is some people behind the scene who are working towards the smooth transfer of this funds out of South Africa.To proceed with the transfer application at the bank, I will need your account details to secure approval for transfer from the transfering bank i.e South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
In another development, please note that you still need my legal action here to get the money transferred to your account. Therefore, I urge you to understand the whole proceedings and agree to the sharing ratio of 50% for you and 50% for me.If this offer is ok with you, kindly send me your account details, postal address and a brief biography of your self.You are taking half of the fund,being the relative to the deceased while the remaining half, will take care of my service as a lawyer and those people who will assist us at the bank in effecting the transfer into your account without too much documentation or questioning.
On receipt of your reply, I will furnish you with more details regarding the execution of the transfer to your account.Lastly, I request you to send me your contact phone and fax numbers to enable me contact you for further discussion.
Thanking you in anticipation of your reply.
Kelvin Zulu.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 13 7:20 AM
Subject: Re: Situation Report
Kelvin,
I'm sorry but I am not OK with you taking 50% of the inheritance. You are completely deceiving everybody by doing that. I have a lawyer in the family and I know how much work goes into closing an estate and what is entailed and it does not come to 50%.
I also do not want the money directly deposited into my bank account as the government will surely notice it and charge be taxes on it. Instead, I would rather have the funds sent in cheques so that it makes it harder for the government to track.
Also, again, can you please forward a photo of Fritz to me.
Thanks,
Tracy
Curious to see if I can make him scramble for a photo?!?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 16 4:29 AM
Subject: Progress Report
May 16.
Hello Tracy,
Thanks once again for your mail and its contents.How is your weekend?
I am concerned about your insinuation regarding the government tracing the money if transferred through an account. I want to assure you that when we comence with the transaction, we will secure an approval from the South African Reserve Bank and the funds will
transferred directly by swift from the bank to your account.
We will secure all the necessary documents required to effect a direct transfer to your account.So please feel free to do this business with me.I have also secured the services of the Exchange Control Dept of the bank.After concluding with you regarding the sharing ratio, i will commence with the approval to transfer the funds.
Once again, I am offering you 50% of the principal sum just for using your account to transfer the funds.Please note that transfers through bank guarantee cheques can only be possible if you could come down to South Africa.I will send you the requested details of Mr. Fritz on your acceptance with
the sharing ratio.
Thanks.
KELVIN ZULU
No mention of the photo. I'll try one more time.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 16 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: Progress Report
Hi Kelvin,
I really need to see a photo of Fritz Dopko. It's been bugging me. I just really need to get a feel for what's happening and trust the situation and my instincts.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 16 9:07 AM
Subject: Progress Report
May 16.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Attached is the photo of late Fritz Dopko as requested by you. Please confirm the receipt.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
Oh my good God! Too funny!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 16 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Photo of late Fritz Dopko
Hi Kelvin,
Wow, I cannot believe how much Fritz looks like my father, Ralph Dopko, aka Shmalphers. The resemblance is uncanny.
I am still not happy with you receiving 50% of the money. I would be happier if you were only taking 20%. That would give you $1.5 million dollars which seems more than adequate for the services rendered.
I am not worried about the government tracing the money. The problem is, when they find out that I have received an inheritance, I will owe taxes on the funds. That is why I would rather have the funds not put in my account in one lump sum.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 17 6:57 AM
Subject: An Appeal
May 17.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for the mail and the comments.Before i proceed, i will like to inform you that if not for
my wisdom, the funds would have gone to the bank treasury and there wouldn't have been any trace of this money,for ever.
My sister, i have discussed this with you already that i am not a greedy person.I cannot do the transfer alone.Similarly,i also needed a foreign account to transfer it,hence i have contacted you.
I have involved the Director of the Exchange Control of the transfering Bank here in South Africa and I have given him lots of mouth watering offers to enable us transfer the funds quickly.For his assistance, he needs to be compensated very well.Please let us agree
on the 50% sharing ratio and commence with the transaction.
Remember i need to make an applications at the bank with the account details that will be provided by you, all this as well as effecting changes to your name will be taking care by me. 20% as you rightly said is nothing to compare with the jobs behind the transfer
of the funds to your account.Please let us go for 50% -50%.
Awaiting your response.
Kelvin Zulu
I should just be happy in the fact that he speaks proper english and writes very nice, attractive emails :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 17 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: An Appeal
Hi Kelvin,
I don't know whether to believe you or not on the 50-50 offer. If you are being untruthful, I think dear Fritz and his family would roll over in their graves once they realized how dishonest you were being.
I think that $1.5 million is more than adequate, even when split between more than one person.
I spoke with my priest about having reservations as to whether a person was honest or not. He told me that there are several ways to tell, physically, whether a person is honest and being truthful. He knows that I was speaking of someone far away but did not know the details of the matter. He said that a photograph of the far away person would show the truth!
He said that if that person was to pose in front of a camera wearing a large cross around their neck and made a peace symbol with their fingers and placed it over their heart, the truth can be seen. He said that an honest person, in doing so, would have their head tilted slightly to the side and I would be able to see the honesty in their eyes. He also said it is much easier to tell this if they are also wearing the color blue and wearing a hat which prevents any excess light getting into their eyes and distorting the true expression in the eyes.
So, Kelvin, I am ready to proceed with whatever sharing ratio you want but I think I'm going to take the advice of my priest and make sure I am doing the right thing. Could you please send me a picture of yourself, dressed in blue and wearing a hat and a cross around your neck and make the sign of the peace symbol across your heart. I am sorry to ask you to do such a thing but it would ease my mind if I could see the honesty in your eyes.
I know the minute I see the photo, I will know I am doing the right thing.
Thanks,
Tracy
I'm hoping to go for a Kelvy "The Rapper" look!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 18 2:07 AM
Subject: My Photo
May 18.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Attached is my recent photograph.In view of my tight schedule,i would not be able to go to the photo studio at the moment to have your requested photograph.My daughter is getting wedded this Saturday (May 21) while my 64th birthday is scheduled for June 10th.I am pre-occupied with the preparations for these events.
The attached photograph will serve a good purpose for you to easily recognise me when i pay you a visit, for my share of the fund.
You may print the photo and give it to your pastor to pray on it.Although in the picture, i wore a blue shirt but there is no cross in my neck nor any sign of the peace symbol across my heart talkless of wearing a hat.This is why i suggest to you to print the photo for your pastor to pray on it so as to sanctify the photo and forsee whether i am a honest person or not.
Even if i go to the photo studio and do according to your request, this will not suggest that i am a saint or not. My involvement in this transaction is mainly to put my children in a better position in the society.Age is no more on my side.
Please confirm the receipt of this photo and let me know your next line of action.
Awaiting your response.
Kelvin Zulu
Oh, come on. Throw me a bone!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 18 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: My Photo
Good morning Kelvin,
Thank you for the photo but unfortunately. it will not suffice. It looks like a recent newspaper clipping. Now, I'm not accusing you of lying or being dishonest but in order to ease my mind, I am going to listen to what my priest had to say. I do not know whether that is you in the photo or not - although the man in the photo looks very honest, and quite attractive I might add.
I am willing to wait for the photo I requested so that my mind can be at ease and I know that it's truly you in the photo. You do not need to go to a photo studio to get the picture done. All that is needed is a regular digital camera or disposable camera. I don't think I am asking to much from you, considering in a few weeks, I will be handing you over almost $4 million.
I hope you understand,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 18 8:23 AM
Subject: Before sending my international passport
May 18.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Indeed, i must confess to you that i am highly disappointed in your last mail to me.If you believe that at my age,i could still be impersonate myself with somebody else, then it is very unfair to hear this comments from you.
I refer you to your pastor in my last mail this morning,to pray on the picture,just to avoid an embarassment of this nature.You cannot be pushing me around, while nothing is done from your side.
Another way of proofing my identity to you is to show you my International passport and identity documents, which shows that i am a South African Citizen born on June 10, 1941 to the Zulu royal Family.
However, before these documents could be forwarded to you, i would have seen the seriousness in you on this subject matter.Now, i am afraid of what you are doing with the one already sent to you.
Until now, i do not have your phone/fax numbers, your contact details, how you look like and your age group.Is this a fair business? Yet, you keep on asking for this or that while abandoning the business at stake.
I agreed to send to you my international passport and identity document, provided that i see any sign of seriousness in you, just to proof you wrong that you are indeed in possession of my picture already.
Awaiting your response.
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 18 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: Before sending my international passport
Kelvin,
I assume you have my contact information, etc. already as you are the one who contacted me regarding being next of kin to Fritz. On the other hand, I no nothing of you at all.
I would like to see the truth in your eyes and by providing me with a photo and posing the way my priest described would surely mean you are legitimate as there is no way you could find a photo like that unless you truly took the photo yourself! That is part of being honest.
You emailed me stating that there is an estate waiting for me for the sum of $7.5 million and then stated that you will be taking 50% of it. That is fine. I will do whatever I need to do to help you out and if it means I need to pay funds up front to get the ball rolling, I am willing to do that. But, I would like to have the photo so that I can put my mind at ease and then try and get this pushed through as quickly as possible as I am in need of a new car and a definite vacation!
Please understand,
Tracy
I hopefully coaxed him on by mentioning that I would be willing to pay money up front.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 19 1:59 AM
Subject: Your Background Information
May 19.
Dear Ms Tracy,
This is in response to your last mail. I have agreed to pose in a photo as prescribed by your pastor, on the condition that i have some background information about you.
Please note that i got only your e-mail address.I do not have your phone/fax numbers nor your contact address.This should have been given along the line, if this seems to be a fair transaction.
Needless to say that i have a tight schedule this week, yet i will find time to get the photo done.I told you my daughter is to be married this weekend, but to make sleeping dog rest, i will go and have the photo done today.But i will only send it after knowing you better through some background information about you and your business.
Thank you.
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 19 6:17 AM
Subject: Re: Your Background Information
Hi Kelvin,
Thank-you so much for agreeing to do the photo. It will definitely put my mind at ease. I had no idea that you didn't have any of my contact information.
You can contact me at (780) 892-7930. That number is also my fax number but I need to be warned ahead of time that a fax is coming in so that I can turn on the machine.
My mailing address is:
Tracy Dopko
Box 375
Darwell, Alberta
T0E 0L0
Thanks,
Tracy
8:06 AM - Had a message on my answering machine from a Kelvin Zulu from South Africa. Phoning to verify that this was the right number and to tell me that I still hadn't provided him with the information he requested. The phone call was relayed through a local long distance service so the number doesn't show up on the display.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 19 8:16 AM
Subject: Missing item
May 19.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for your latest mail.Please note that your business background and presumed age is missing in your mail.Kindly brief me about your business information and the age group you fall into.
As soon as this is supplied, then your requested photo will be sent to you.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 19 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: Missing item
Hi Kelvin,
Sorry, I forgot the rest of my information. I'm actually 42 years old. I have been involved in the advertising business and marketing and sales for over 20 years and currently am the CEO for a Fortune 500 company.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 19 1:59 AM
Subject: Other Photos
May 19.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for your latest information.I will send your requested photo to you tomorrow.It is late for me to do it at the studio today.
Meanwhile, attached is my other photos, just for your record.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
OK, I'm very curious to see what he is going to do now. He's obviously sent photos of what looks to be a political leader, etc. How is he going to pull the photo off? I think I'm waking up at 2 am to check my email ;)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 20 7:47 AM
Subject: Update
May 20.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks once again for the complete information.I have tried calling you since yesterday on your phone number without getting through.Please be informed that due to my daughter's wedding slated for tomorrow, i would not be able to make use of my Scanner in the office.I could not go to the office today due to the guests i am receiving.I am only making use of my laptop at home to access the mails.The wedding will be over this weekend.I will send you the photo unfailing Monday Morning.
I have concluded all arangements to transfer the funds to your account.The Director of the
Exchange Control Department here in South Africa said that a total sum of US$150,000 will be required to transfer the funds to your account.
This will include changes of ownership to your name, 1% tax payable to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) as well as administrative and processing fees at SARB.At this stage, I will take responsibility for this payment.I have contacted an investor who will send
the money to you.Thereafter, you will send the money to the designated account of the South African Reserve Bank.
Please let me get your assurance on this as we are commencing as quickly as possible. Please call me for further information regarding this latest development.My direct number is: + 27-731783531.
Thanks as i await your response.
Regards,
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 20 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: Update
Hi Kelvin,
Unfortunately, I am at work all day and then my husband is picking me up and we are heading out on vacation for the weekend. It is Victoria Day on Monday which is a national holiday for us which means we have a long weekend here so I will not be able to call you until next week.
The $150,000 US should be no problem to forward to you until the funds can be released and transferred. As previously talked about, please forward the photo as soon as possible and then I will go to the bank and have a bank draft drawn up for you.
I should be able to gain access to a computer over the weekend so will check my email regularly to see if a photo has arrived.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 23 9:48 AM
Subject: Requested Photo
May 23.
Dear Ms Tracy,
How is your weekend? Hope you have a wonderful Victoria Day with your family.
Attached is the requested photo by your pastor.Please confirm the receipt.
Let me know when you want the investor to contact you and make the US$150,000 payment to you. Your phone seems to ringing with nobody picking it up,kindly forward your mobile number across.I would not want a situation whereby the investor might contact you and give excuse that nobody pick up the phone.
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Kelvin Zulu
OMG, I laughed so hard I was crying. Is this guy for real? Does he really think anyone would fall for this photo? It's the same photo as the very first one he sent me. It must have taken him all weekend to make it! HAHAHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 23 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: Requested Photo
Hi Kelvin,
I hope your daughter's wedding went well and hope the weather was nice for you. Do you still do arranged marriages over there or are women allowed to pick their own husbands? We always here about some father giving 20 goats and a boar to some guy so he'll marry his daughter. Just didn't know if that was still done.
Thanks for the photo. I'm sure it was hard to coordinate and put together but I appreciate it just the same. Unfortunately, it doesn't help me much as my priest stated that you must be making the peace sign across your heart, not just your hand across the heart. Regardless, I found it very hard to see the photo as the quality was fuzzy and I wasn't able to see your eyes very good.
I think I'm going to go against my priest's advice and get you to do something more simple. I spent part of the weekend going back and tracing my ancestry. My great Aunt has made a hobby out of recreating our family tree and I used her help. I was able to trace back to Fritz through my great great grandma, Ivy Bean Dopskyd. Her son is Fritz. I only knew her briefly as a child but the resemblance between her and Fritz is almost, well, spooky.
Anyways, seeing as I was not able to get any rest in my heart from the recent photo you sent, I need to ask you another favor. I'll make it very simple for you so it will not be a hard task. All I ask is for you to take a picture of yourself, in front of the camera, and hold up a sign that says: "Ivy Bean Dopskyd". I know in my heart that after seeing that photo, I will know what my destiny holds for me and I know my great great grandmother will tell me that this is my calling.
I'm sorry but we do not have a mobile phone. Unfortunately, we've been having trouble with our land line phone since the end of April. Our phone company is notorious for screw ups and bad service. I keep calling them and they just keep telling me we are on their list for repair. I did try calling the number you gave me, on the weekend, but was not able to get through. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or what as I know it's an international call?!?
My husband went to the bank on Friday and discussed gaining access to $150,000 US of our funds. There will be no problem gaining access to it but we may need a couple of days, depending on what form you want the money in.
Please do not delay in a response as we need to notify the bank to give them enough time to get the funds in order.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 24 7:39 AM
Subject: Feedback
May 24.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for your latest mail.Your comment about last weekend wedding of daughter is highly appreciated.As you rightly mentioned,we still follow the tradition by presenting cows as dowry for marriage.The idea is to preserve the custom and traditions which had been in place since the days of our forefathers.
Attached is the requested photo.Please confirm its receipt.
More importantly, you are being remembered to forward your nominated account details to me in your next reply.We ought to have completed the transfer application form at the bank by now.Please re-confirm your postal address, as the postal code and city is omitted or not properly written in your previous mail.
My regards to your husband and family.
Sincerely,
Kelvin Zulu
I swear to God, I don't even know what to write after receiving a photo like that. I'm at a total loss. Is someone scamming me?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 24 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: Feedback
Kelvin,
I am extremely disappointed, to the point that I don't even know how to comment. The photo you sent me this morning is obviously not real. Do I seem that stupid? Really, come on! The head is all squished and it's clear that you 'photo shopped' a sign on to the newspaper clipping.
I'm not even sure that I want to continue on with this. I understand your rush to move things forward but you have to understand that I have to feel comfortable and confident in what I am doing here.
If you're not willing to send me a simple photo, which is all I asked for, I'm not willing to continue doing business with you.
Disappointed,
Tracy
P.S. If you are willing to try this again, please make sure the sign says "Ivy Bean Dopskyd. Sorry, there should have been an "S" in there.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 24 9:18 AM
Subject: What do you really want from me?
May 24.
Dear Ms Tracy,
To the best of my knowledge, i have satisfied your request.I could see when i am scanning the picture that the production is poor, but you must realised that i am using different studio to take this pictures.
This photo that you condemned was taking as emergency or express this afternoon, all in an attempt to meet up with your request.
Tracy,always bear in mind that i am an aged person to be going from one studio to the other.If you think you are not capable or interested in effecting this fund into your nominated account in the States, please stop playing with me.
I am not happy with your comment that i 'photo shopped' a sign on to the newspaper clipping.Are you saying now that i have been sending a newspaper clipping to you all this while?The fact that the appearance looks different does not suggest that it is a different person.I could still send different photos of mine to you,for you to compare and contrast.Just to proof your point wrong.But the question is :Does my proposal to you pertaining to photography or banking matter?
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 24 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: What do you really want from me?
Kelvin,
Please understand that you are asking me to forward $150,000 US when I know nothing about you. You've given me no information, no addresses, no law office, etc. I am just trying to trust you. After speaking with my priest, I realize that my mind must be at ease in order to continue moving forward on this matter.
Am I accusing you of sending me a fake photo...YES! It is not real. I am not stupid. I understand your rush and urgency and understand why you sent me a fake photo but you must understand that I cannot forward you $150,000 US without knowing in my heart that everything is OK.
I will send your photo back to you so you can see that it is fake. By saying it is a newspaper clipping, I'm not saying you are not the person in the photo. You are a lawyer and I understand that you are prominent in the community and famous and it was probably easier to take a photo clipping to get this done quick than to take the time to do an actual photo.
I'm sorry but I cannot move forward with the inheritance without an actual photo.
Tracy
(included his photo)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 24 10:18 AM
Subject: Photo
Kelvin,
Please let me know if you can forward another photo as I need to notify the bank as to whether they need to proceed with gathering the funds together or that it is no longer necessary. I do not want to inconvenience the bank any more than I already have.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 24 12:01 PM
Subject: Understanding the subject matter
May 24.
Dear Ms Tracy,
To be honest with you,i am not happy with the way things are going between us.We have neglected the major assignment and now,attention is much concentrated on photo.
I will go and do another photo and send it to you but not under pressure like today.I got other works at stake, which also need much attention.Like i told you, i am no more a young man.In addition, i am a diabetes patient.
Let me put this record straight,i am not asking you to send me US$150,000.This is what i told you last week.The Director of Exchange Control Dept of the transfering bank informed me that for the fund to be transfered to their corresponding bank in USA out of South Africa, we shall need the sum of US$150,000 to cover the telegraphic transmission fees and other charges.
The US$150,000 will be paid to the account of the bank in USA, not to me.It is after the confirmation of this money that the US$7.5 million will be wired into your nominated account in the States.
On my part, i have negotiated with an investor in the USA through the connection of a close friend here.The investor has agreed to pay you the US$150,000 on my behalf, so that you could realised that this is legitimate transaction.You only come into scene due to the name you shared with my late client.
Up till now, you have not forwarded your nominated account details.Please note that once the application is submitted, the bank will be dealing directly with you, with the believe that you are the true next of kin to the deceased.It is after the bank requested for the charges that i would now contacted the investor to pay the US$150,000 to you, which you in turn will pay to the account given by the bank in USA.
This is why i was begging you for the sharing ratio,as some bank officials are helping us in this matter.They are the one that are given me all this information, before the application is submitted at all, in your name.
I believe you could understand this transaction now.Please forward your nominated account details, so that the transfer could commence.
Regards,
Kelvin Zulu
It seems that Kelvin is getting a bit anxious as this email came in four times!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 24 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: Understanding the subject matter
Kelvin,
Thank you for your email. I will gather all of my banking information together and anything else you need and will forward it off as soon as the photo arrives.
Thanks,
Tracy
Mike.
I forwarded the last two photos that Kelvin sent to 419eater.com to see if the photos would make their Hall Of Shame. This is the response I received back:
Oh now that's BAD!
Thanks for sending those in :)
admin: 419eater.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 26 5:56 AM
Subject: The way forward
May 26.
Dear Ms Tracy,
How are you and your family? I have obeyed your command for us to move forward.This is photo you are asking for.Please confirm the receipt.
In response, please re-write your postal address correctly by putting the city or state code at the bottom of the address.
Let us hope you will forward the requested nominated account to me now.
Please let us move forward on this transfer.
Thank you and God bless.
Regards,
Kelvin Zulu
Now, if he had just sent me this size of a photo (46 KB) and I was the general public, I might fall for it. But the twit sent the 'actual size' photo in it's full 8,000 KB form so, it actually looks like this...
He left cut-out around his head and not to mention the freakishly erect ticker tape coming out of his hand and the bizarre 100 lbs. he's gained in less than three days! Much better photo I must admit than the first two though.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 26 6:30 AM
Subject: Re: The way forward
Good morning Kelvin,
Thank you so much for the photograph. I'm sure it must have taken a lot out of your busy day to get it done. It came just at the right time too as my husband phoned from work to see if the photo had arrived yet.
Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease. It is much appreciated. I can tell by your atrociously messy desk that you are indeed a very busy man. I bet you have cheques flying off your desk left and right!
I forgot to ask you, how did your daughters wedding go on the weekend? Did you take any photos of the wedding? If so, I would be interested in seeing them. Did the cows have to be in the photos? Sorry, I don't mean your wife and other women but meant the cows given as dowry. I have no idea whether that is separate from the wedding or not.
Thanks,
Tracy
He is getting better at doing the photos but, rather than call him out on it and allow him to learn from his mistakes and maybe actually succeed at coning the next person, I've decided to move on to the next phase.
I received the following response from 419eater.com :
LOL! You should ask him why he keeps changing shape AND skin tones in each picture?
I'll certainly have all those picture up in the Hall of Shame on my next site update, which should be in the next 24 hours.
Regards,
Mike.
admin: 419eater.com
YEAH!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 26 8:39 AM
Subject: Update
May 26.
Dear Ms Tracy,
I am just reading your mail.Please for God's sake, let us leave this idea of photo for now.Without telling me, i could see that one of your hobbies is photography.
I would expect in your next reply to see your correct postal address with city or state code as well as your nominated account details.
I have tried your phone number times without number yet i have not been opportuned to get across to you.On my own part,if you are interested to call me,you are to add : 011(your international country code) with my number + 27-731783531 to get in touch with me.
Please show some sign of seriousness in this subject matter, as those bank officials are thinking the delay is from my side.
However, if you think you are not interested in this matter anymore, please just tell me politely.This is business.If you think you will not be benefitted, there is no need to waste other people's time.
I look forward to receiving the requested information.
My regards to your husband and other member of the family.
Thank you,
Kelvin Zulu
HAHAHAHA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 26 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: Update
Hi Kelvin,
I guess I won't get to see any photos of your cows. Oh well. I've seen cows before. After sitting in front of the computer for several minutes and staring at your photo, I could almost see my great great grandmother's head appearing, as if flowing out through the little sign you are holding. I can also see that you've gained a lot of weight over the last few days. The food at the wedding must have been good!
So now, as would have it, I am not able to dial out long distance on my phone at all. I called the phone company this morning and they said I'm on the list for repair. Right! Anyways, here is another number you can try calling me at. Any faxes that need to be sent can also be sent to this same number:
(206) 222-xxxx
The following is my bank account information:
Dumbas Investments Bank
429 Lafing Alla Way
Seattle, Washington
98101
Telephone: (206) 888-xxxx
Fax: (206) 350-xxxx
Account Number: 7515326
Sort Code: 24 52 11
Thanks,
Tracy
SUCKER!
My family and significant other are concerned about me using my real address and phone number to lure scammers for fear that some oddly shaped man with a squished head and disappearing shoulders will hunt me down, so I've been struggling to find alternative means.
Well, after spending some time on 419eater.com and speaking with Mike, I realize now that I don't have to use the email address his original email was sent to...they sent the same email out to thousands of people - good to know for the next scam. Plus, there's lots of ways to get around the important information. I set up free voice mail and fax services through a free on-line fax/voice mail account service which gives out Seattle area code numbers. I can even program my own messages! When dialing the phone number for the bank, the following message is heard, in a rather stuck up, old school teacher voice:
"You've reached the voice mail for the Dumbas (pronounced dumbus) Investments Bank. All of our staff are currently busy or on the phone. Please leave your name and number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and have a nice day"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 27 7:50 AM
Subject: Transfer appication has been submitted
May 27.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Received with thanks your mail and the account details.I have fill in the bank approval forms
at the bank this afternoon.Once the approval of the fund is ready,i will scan the forms and send it to you.
I must mentioned here that since almost three weeks now, this weekend will be my happiest one so far.I have covered your side as well as my daughter's side.I think i will spend this weekend at Kruger National Park to have some little time with the animals.I need to cool down my brain and gain some strength.
Once again, i say a big thank you for your kind gesture.I look forward to know you more than this in the shortest time.
Have a wonderful weekend with your husband and your family.
Kelvin Zulu
He talks about this being his happiest weekend so far...yeah, it must have hurt banging his head against the wall the last three weeks. Persistant buggers, aren't they?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 30 10:13 AM
Subject: Approval Forms
Hi Kelvin,
I have not received the approval forms yet.
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: May 31 2:10 AM
Subject: Approval will come out this week
May 31.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for your mail.I was told this morning that we should be expecting the signing of the approval form this week.As soon as the bank notify me, i will forward the approval form to you.
Thanks for the update.
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: May 31 7:42 AM
Subject: Approval forms will come out this week
Hi Kelvin,
Thanks for the update.
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 3 9:31 AM
Subject: Approval is now on coming Tuesday
June 02.
Dear Ms Tracy,
How are you and your family? I know this news will not be welcomed by you, but there is nothing we could do.
The latest news about the transfer application is that the approval would only be ready by next week Tuesday June 07.I was told that one of the directors whose signature is a must on the application form is no longer coming to the office this week due to the seminar whch he is attending.
However, we are rest assured that there is no cause for alarm.The approval will be surely given to us next week.
I will keep you posted.
My regards to your family.Have a wonderful weekend in advance.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
Hmmm, what's his strategy on that!
I have grown so bored with this. My mom thinks his strategy is that things have been dragging out and not moving quickly enough for them and he is trying to get me worried that there is a problem so that I will get insistent that things get dealt with and I can have my money. Out of boredom, I have decided to add the 'players' from our current, and next scam, into the picture.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 3 8:01 AM
Subject: Good News
Hi Kelvin,
We are eagerly awaiting the forms that are supposed to be arriving on Tuesday. My husband and I have been unable to wait that long though and went out and bought my husbands dream car. It's a Porsche 911 Turbo and was a whopping $110,000 US but with the money that will be coming in right away, my husband said he just couldn't live without it. He said that you would appreciate that it has 3600 cc and 6600 rpms and goes from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 192 mph. I've included some photos of our new baby.
I can't believe what a small world this truly is. While waiting for your paperwork to arrive, we've had a lady by the name of Biyanca Andas, who is ironically also from Africa, contact us. The Ivory Coast to be exact. Her late husband, Joe Andas, is the former Minister of Finance in the Ivory Coast. Since his death, Biyanca has been trying to find a way to move Joe's funds out of Africa and has asked for our assistance. I've already contacted Dr. George Richards who is the Director of Operations for the Arnage Securities and Finance Place. He has already agreed to release the funds to us and all the paperwork has now been completed - they have worked very fast to get this proceeding right away.
So, we are going to help them out while we await the forms that you are going to be sending to us. Biyanca needs help with a release fee that needs to be paid on the funds and since we have been blessed and fortunate enough to come into a wonderful inheritance ourselves, we have decided to help them out. I mean, $40,000 US just doesn't seem like a lot of money anymore when I will be getting almost $4 million right away.
I just want you to know that now, you have not only changed our lives for the better but are able to help another fellow African out in return.
Just let me know when the paperwork is ready to go.
Thanks,
Tracy
I've made the total funds we've spent come out to $150,000 US, so that when the cheque comes, we've basically spent it already and have nothing left to spare. :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 6 8:05 AM
Subject: Papers
Hi Kelvin,
Have you heard anything about the paperwork? Will it be ready for tomorrow.
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 6 9:22 AM
Subject: Update
June 06.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for the update.Please accept my congratulatory message on your new Porsche 911 Turbo car.This is the begining of our joyful season.
I was told that the Director whose signature is delaying the approval of the transfer has resumed to work today.By God's grace, due to time difference,by the time you check your mail tomorrow,i would have forwarded the whole information across to you.In other words,you shall received the transfer documents tomorrow, by God's grace.
Thanks for your cooperation so far.
My regards to your family.
Kelvin Zulu
Aw, come on! No mention of Biyanca Andas! :(
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 7 11:11 AM
Subject: The fund has been approved
June 07.
Dear Ms Tracy,
The bank has notify me this afternoon that the transfer has been made in your name and the fund has been transfered already today to one of their corresponding banks in the States.
I was told that before the documents that contains the transfer information could be given to me, the bank will first inform you via phone of this transaction.I learnt that the bank has been trying to reach you through your phone number: 1-206-222-9105.
Please get in touch with me as soon as you received the phone call from the bank in South Africa, so that i could be sure of getting the documents across to you tomorrow.
Awaiting your response.
Kelvin Zulu
I did receive a voice mail message on my 'fake phone' in Seattle. You can listen to it HERE. It's really hard to understand but interesting listening to the man speak at the end of the phone call. Kelvin left a message on my phone, when I first started this whole thing, and this guy from the bank and Kelvin sound identical! Hmmm Poor Kelvy's long distance bill is starting to add up!!
HAHA Ya think they could have rehearsed it a little better instead of Kelvin having to get on the phone at the end, because the women screwed up. If anyone thinks they can translate the entire call, please let me know!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 7 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: The fund has been approved
Hi Kelvin,
I did have a message on my phone this morning but it was very had to hear the person's message. I assume it was the bank as the person had a foreign accent.
All I could hear was a women saying "Hello, this is...wanting to speak to Tracy...and then a man came on the phone.
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 8 2:52 AM
Subject: Here is the approval documents
June 08.
Dear Ms Tracy,
The bank has confirmed calling you yesterday even though you are not around to pick up the phone.Thank God,copies of the approval documents have been handed over to me this morning.
Attached is the needed documents you are to use in contacting the offshore payment center in the States.The fund and your information is already with them.Please contact them immediately for the remittance of the fund into your account.
I would be grateful to you for the updates after the money is transfered into your bank account.
Please keep to your promise.
Awaiting your response.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
Yeah, the approval documents were handed over to you anyways because you screwed up the phone call buddy!
The documents are worth a laugh. Apparently my bank account at the Dumbas Investments Bank has been checked out and approved. Who knew I actually had an account there! And it looks like they still think I reside in the United States - I'm going to keep it that way. Notice the strange scribbling at the bottom of the second document. Looks like Kelvy was practicing his hand writing.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 8 8:09 AM
Subject: Requested e-mail address
June 08.
Dear Ms Tracy,
Thanks for the update.This is the e-mail address of the offshore payment center in the States: xxxx@aingb.com
Please keep me updated.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: U.S. Offshore Payment Center
Sent: June 8 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: Requested e-mail address
To whom it may concern,
I have recently received documents from Barrister Kelvin Zulu regarding the release of $7.5 million into my bank account. I am emailing to state that all bank account information is accurate and correct.
Thanks,
Tracy Dopko
10:02 AM Thursday - Someone tried to phone 'my bank' this morning and then me but didn't leave a message.
----- Original Message -----
From: "U.S. Offshore Payment Center"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 9 2:51 PM
Subject: Transfer Request Form
Attn. Tracy Dopko,
Please complete the attached transfer request form and send it back with a copy
of your identification for verification.
AINGB CLIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are
not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please
notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying,
disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: U.S. Offshore Payment Center
Sent: June 10 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Transfer Request Form
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barrister Kelvin Zulu"
To: Daventry Farms
Sent: June 11 2:26 AM
Subject: Situation Report
June 11.
Dear Ms Tracy,
How are you and your family? I would be glad to know the situation of things with the fund.Have you received the fund into your bank account or about to?
My regards to your husband.Have a wonderful weekend.
Awaiting your response.
Thanks,
Kelvin Zulu
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 11 6:39 AM
Subject: Re: Situation Report
Hi Kelvin,
The Transfer Request Forms came a couple of days ago and I filled them out and sent them back yesterday.
Thanks,
Tracy
How is this going to work?!? They're not actually going to be depositing any money so they have to be coming up with something.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 14 8:46 AM
Subject: Transfer Forms
Hi Kelvin,
Can you please let me know what is happening with the paperwork?
Thanks,
Tracy
Aaah crap! I think the Kelvin figured out what's going on. Maybe he saw his photo on 419eater.com :)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 16 8:34 AM
Subject: Transfer Forms
Hi Kelvin,
Can you please contact me right away as I have not heard back from the transfer bank?
Thanks,
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 17 9:37 PM
Subject: Bad News!
Hi Kelvin,
I have some very bad news, that also complicates matters. I have been trying to get a hold of my bank, to find out if the money has been transferred, with no luck.
Apparently, the entire bank burnt to the ground early Sunday morning. The newspapers are now reporting that it was a faulty wire within the security system.
All of my money and accounts are seized until they can get this mess sorted out. I have no idea what to do now. I know you are desperately waiting for your money and your bank is waiting to transfer it and I don't know what to do?!? Unfortunately, our new friend in Africa, Mrs. Biyanca Andas, wife to the late former Minister of Finance in Ivory Coast, has also been waiting for $40,000 US to be transferred from our bank to hers and now she is left hanging as well.
Oooh, there must be another way!
Thanks,
Tracy
Ah mam! After all of that and I loose this one.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daventry Farms"
To: Barrister Kelvin Zulu
Sent: June 18 8:14 AM
Subject: Busted
Hi Kelvin,
I assume you realize by now that I've known about your scam all along...or grew tired of dealing with someone with the IQ of a toothpick. Can you believe that we emailed back and forth for over six weeks!! Where did the time go? I feel like I know you so well. And now that you're ignoring my emails, I feel so...empty inside. Like a sad little puppy who's lost their way. And man, the money you spent on long distance phone calls and the time you spent making up all of those fake photos. But, the time you spent with me meant you weren't scamming some other poor, willing victim!
Thanks for all the good times and memories,
Tracy
P.S. Here's how to sent scam photos, you idiot!
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I was going to take out the rest of the family but I liked how the gun was going right up my brothers nose.
We have a "Welcome Home" policy for all horses & ponies that we have bred, sold or that are sired by any of our stallions. Should an owner ever find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, or a horse or pony is in need of retirement, they may be returned to our farm at any time.
