Got a fish on the hook.
I have been having a fun time with a 419 scam artist. I am currently about four or five exchanges in with this guy from god knows where, so I figure the relationship is advanced enough that I can start posting the exchanges here for everybody’s entertainment. I won’t post the full text of the email I received about winning the THE ISLAMIC EMAILS INTERCONTINENTAL LOTTERY, but it’s linked if you really want to see it. Here are my initial responses.
Hello Waleed,Before we proceed any further, I have to be honest. I am not a Muslim. Does the Koran allow for Kaffirs to win something like THE ISLAMIC EMAILS INTERCONTINENTAL LOTTERY? I would hate to:a. get my hopes up
b. find out I wasn’t qualified to winc. offend somebody of a different religiond. waste your timeThat said, I would be interested in converting to get the money, if that’s ok. Again, I don’t know if a conversion after hitting the lottery would be viewed in the same light as say somebody converting after visiting a mosque for the first time or something like that, but if you wanted, you could send me a Koran and I could learn all I need to in order to pass the test and get the cash. I realize that it would cost you some money to get the Koran to me from overseas, but once I got the cash from the winnings, I would definitely pay you back and then some.Keep me posted.Sincerely,
David Prior
Turns out non-Muslims can win the Islamic lottery! There were only a few details to be ironed out, in particular: “Be informed that you will be requested to send a scanned copy of your Identification such as your international passport or National id Card or drivers license for full identication to aviod false claim.
Moreso ,you are to make your trip to Bangkok, Thailand for the claiming of your winning prize in person.”
That’s okay by me. At this point in dealing with these guys I like to add some type of an affliction, in this case I decided to cut off a foot. I do this to see how low they’ll go. It’s one thing to try and rip off some first world white guy, it’s another to try and take advantage of a handicapped person. For the same reason, when you get phone calls from particuarily sketchy telemarketers, especially the ones that lead off with a recorded message, always act retarded with these people once you dial “0″ for operator, and give fake credit card numbers. Their persistence is almost as amazing as how they have absolutely no regard for who they are fleecing. But anyhow, my responses to Waleed’s request for information follow:
Hello Waleed,Excellent!! I am very excited to hear about these details! I am at work right now, so I am unable to get to my scanner, but i will be able to furnish you with that when I get home tonight, along with all of my other personal details.In the meantime, I would like to begin making arrangements for my flight. What day and time do you want to meet in Bangkok? Do you want to meet me in the airport? Which airport is better, Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang?Sorry to pepper you with questions, but obviously I am very excited about this. A few years back I lost one of my feet in an accident and the doctor told me it would cost at least $300,000 to pay for the potion to grow a new one. Now, thanks to this good fortune, I shall be able to walk again. May Allah shine His light upon you and the Islamic Inter-Continental E-mail lottery!!Sincerely,
David Prior
“Plane’s Exterior Markings: Green with Blue Trim. Left side of Fuselage Reads “The Rose of Punjab” beneath an image of an alluring young woman wearing standard issue Pakistani army fatigues.”
Did u get money or not? If yes how? Wasnt it a spam?
Did David get money really? Yes, how atwhat expense? let me know…
Did u go ahead or not? Whats the status? Do they reply?
Did u get money or not? If yes how? Wasnt it a spam?
I also received this e-mail with 100% same contents as what David received.
That means it’s 100% scamm.
When i first time receive this, i may hope it’s true.. But, obiously, i’m not a muslim, and i’ve never participated in this lottery, so how i can get this change if it is real?
As foolish, i replied immediately with hope before searching info about this, yet i’m so proud of seeing Mr. David’s act and response. Cheers~!!
David,
What was the result??? Anything…or it was totally a scamm
I have received this scam message this morning (August 25, 2007). It is very unfortunate to hear that how some miscreants are using the Islam’s name to defame it and give wrong message to the outside world. May Allah protect from Islam from such devils.
Saheb