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Friday, February 11, 2005

Another Bequest Scam

Below is an excerpt of an e-mail I received earlier today.

NOTIFICATION OF BEQUEST

This is sequel to your non response of our earlier letter to you on behalf of the Trustees and Executors to the Will of late of Sir Engr Bro. Willy Bubenik (ksm), I wish to notify you that you were listed as a beneficiary to the bequest of the sum of US$1,000.000.00 [One Million US Dollars] in the codicil and last testament of the deceased. The late Sir Bro Willy Bubenik until his death was a former Managing Director and pioneer staff of a big construction company here in Nigeria. He was a very dedicated Christian, freemeson and a great philanthropist during his life time.  Late Sir Willy Bubenik died on 9th February 2002 at the age of 68, He was buried on the 23rd of February. Late Sir Willy Bubenik even though he was an American living and working in here as a foreigner he requested before his death that he be buried here in his words, "I regard here as My home and the people as my people". He said that this token is to support all lodges and christans that is in the district and help to the less- privelegded members brother. I hereby request that you forward any proof of identities of yours, your current telephone and fax numbers and your forwarding address to enable us file necessary documents at our high court probate division
for the release of this bequest of money. congratulations. Thanks,  Barrister Farouk Abubakar LLB (LONDON)
Do you have any suggestions on how I should spend my bequest??

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Perhapes the individual who sent me this notice could help you....

"Attention,


Notification of Bequest.

On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the Estate of Late Dr.George Morrell, I once again try to notify you as my earlier letter was returned undelivered. I hereby attempt to reach you again .I wish to notify you that late Dr Dr.George Morrell made you a beneficiary to his will.He left the sum of Three Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars.($3.100.000.00 )to you in the codicil and last testament to his will. This may sound strange and unbelievable to you, but it is real and true.

Being a widely travelled man, he must have been in contact with you in the past or simply you were nominated to him by one of his numerous friends abroad who wished you good. Dr. Morrell Jr until his death was a very dedicated Christian who loved to give out. His great philanthropy earned him numerous awards during his life time Late Dr G Morrell Jr died at the age of 68 years.According to him this money is to support your Christian activities and to help the poor and the needy.

Please If I reach you as I am hopeful, endeavor to get back to me as soon as possible to enable me conclude my job.You should forward along your current telephone number, including your current mailing address.

I hope to hear from you in no distant time.

Yours In Service,

Daniel Pavin(Esq).
Head of Chambers.
50 Victoria Embankment,
Blackfriars London EC4Y 0DX,
England.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Standard Lawyer Number {ISLN No.} 918038584"


Does anyone know what the hell an international Standard Lawyer Number is? Is this also a fabrication as it seems to be?

Posted by: Bradley | Aug 1, 2006 9:23:31 AM

Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:20:39 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Dearest Beloved, Notification of Bequest. On behalf of the trustees and executors to the Will of late Engr.Willy Bubenik ,I have tried to reach you by mail but the letter was returned undelivered; I now try your e-mail. I wish to notify you that you are a beneficiary to the bequest sum of $25,000.000 [Twenty Five Million US dollars]in the codicil and last testament of the deceased .The late Engr.Willy Bubenik until his death was a very dedicated Christian and a strong member of my parish, he was a great philanthropist and this earned him an award during his life time. Late Engr.Willy Bubenik died on 29th January 2004 at the age of 82 years. He was buried on the 4th of February, 2004 and his will is now in execution.Late Engr.Willy Bubenik even though he was an American living and working here as a foreigner, he requested before his death, that he should be buried here. In his words 'I regard here as my home and the people as my people.He said that this token is to support your Christian activities and help the less privileged. Forward your current telephone and fax numbers and your Mailing address to enable the Attorney Executing the will contact you and file necessary documents at our high court probate division for the release of the bequest.Congratulations! Yours in His servicePastor Obinna Eke Call Me on my Cell Phone for more information ++234-80-64450498
To: [email protected]
how can i stop this currently being contacted by three more scammers

Posted by: sheila | Aug 5, 2006 9:21:46 PM

Dear Tonya Brown ,

Good Day. I am in receipt of your email and the
contents well noted. First, I must start by telling
you that this transaction is not a child’s play and as
such you have to make up your mind and claim this
Inheritance fund that legally belongs to you. As you
may know, I am the executor to this estate and I am
obliged to contact you so that we shall apply for
claims at the bank for the onward processing, approval
and transfer of the fund to you upon approval.

The details you forward to me as reconfirmation
matched with my records. In fact it has been verified
at the Judiciary of Great Britain that you are the
bonafide beneficiary to this estate. No one has the
right to make this claim except you. You may have been
recommended to my late client by one of your numerous
friends that wished you good. You don’t need to know
someone before his leaves an estate for you. You
personality is commendable. All I need is your maximum
cooperation and adherence to my instructions to see us
through in this transaction.

Meanwhile, I have been to the bank this morning,
NatWest Bank Plc Rotherham Branch to apply for claims
on your behalf. You can rely on my competence to bring
this transaction to a successful conclusion. I shall
guide you from the start to the finish of this
transaction. Upon submission of some of the documents
I have with me, the bank requested an additional two
legal documents from Her Majesty’s Crown Court and the
Inheritance Registry Rotherham. These documents are
the Affidavit of claims sworn in your name and the
Title Deed respectively. Upon the submission of these
documents to the bank, they will be under all legal
obligations to transfer this fund to any nominated
bank account of yours upon fund approval. By tomorrow
morning, I shall proceed to secure the documents on
your behalf. I shall send a copy to you before I
submit the original to the bank. I would advise that
you set up a new bank account where this fund will be
transferred to upon approval and send me the details
for submission.

Finally, I want to reassure you that you are into a
legitimate transaction. This is not a scam. Be rest
assured that you are working with a God fearing
attorney that has your interest at heart. It is my
utmost intention for us to have a hitch free
transaction. Before the next 8 official working days,
this fund will be approved for transfer. By the time
we are through with this transaction, you will know
the essence of expanding your horizon of contacts and
never to regret coming in contact with an attorney
like me. The conclusion of this transaction will
afford us the opportunity to see each other face to
face. Please acknowledge the receipt of this email and
remain blessed.

Regards,
Evans Norman Esq.

Posted by: tonya | Sep 5, 2006 11:17:28 AM

Look! I got one too:


Attention: Bequest Beneficiary


We act as solicitors and our services have been
retained by Henry Cox,now late here in after referred
to as our client. On behalf of late Henry Cox, I write
to notify you that my late client made you a
beneficiary to the bequest sum of One Million Seven
Hundred Thousand British Pounds in the codicil to his
will and last testament.

Henry Cox, died on 8th day February 2005 after a brief
illness at the age of 85. Until his death he was
consultant to several oil and gas industries. He had a
sojourn in the United States and so many other
countries before he came to Cairn Energy PLC an oil
and gas exploration and production company based in
the United Kingdom. He was a knight in the Church and
belonged to several non-governmental and scientific
organizations. He was also great philanthropist and a
Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International.

This bequest is to support your
activities,humanitarian services and help to the
less-privileged. In accordance with our inheritance
laws you are required to apply for claims through this
law firm to Finance House United Kingdom, where this
fund was deposited. We are perfecting arrangements to
complete the transfer of this inheritance to you. You
are required to forward the following details of
yours; full names, address, occupation, age, phone and
fax numbers for verification and
re-confirmation.Please acknowledge the receipt of this
letter immeditely.

Congratulations!

Yours truly,
Evans Norman Esq.

Evans Law Firm
Solicitors & Advocates
12 Campshill Road, London United Kingdom
+44 70 111 504 02

Posted by: Michele | Jan 3, 2007 9:22:14 AM

I received an identical email from Evans Norman as Michele, Henry Cox must have been loaded!

Posted by: Dean | Jan 7, 2007 10:39:14 AM

I got one of these also..anyone know what the deal is??


Attention: Bequest Beneficiary


We act as solicitors and our services
have been retained by Henry Cox,now late here in after referred to as
our client. On behalf of late Henry Cox, I write to notify you that my
late client made you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of One Million
Seven Hundred Thousand British Pounds in the codicil to his will and
last testament.

Henry Cox, died on 8th day February 2005 after a brief
illness at the age of 85. Until his death he was consultant to several
oil and gas industries. He had a sojourn in the United States and so
many other countries before he came to Cairn Energy PLC an oil and gas
exploration and production company based in the United Kingdom. He was
a knight in the Church and belonged to several non-governmental and
scientific organizations. He was also great philanthropist and a Paul
Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International.

This bequest is to
support your activities,humanitarian services and help to the less-
privileged. In accordance with our inheritance laws you are required to
apply for claims through this law firm to Finance House United Kingdom,
where this fund was deposited. We are perfecting arrangements to
complete the transfer of this inheritance to you. You are required to
forward the following details of yours; full names, address,
occupation, age, phone and fax numbers for verification and re-
confirmation.Please acknowledge the receipt of this
letter immeditely.

Congratulations!

Yours truly,
Evans Norman Esq.

Evans Law Firm
Solicitors & Advocates
12 Campshill Road, London United Kingdom
+44 70
111 504 02

Posted by: jody jackson | Jan 11, 2007 6:11:30 AM

I just received a letter from Evans Norman Esq. , also what should I do about it?

Posted by: Janine Marie Palma VanDenBerg | Jan 16, 2007 11:38:45 AM

I received this this morning and was wondering, it IS a scam, right? Can anybody help me with this?

Dear Andy Hobbs,

Good morning. This email serves as an acknowledgment to the receipt of your last email transmittal. As you may know, it is quite common for people to leave estates for other here in the United Kingdom because the government doesn’t allow the accumulation of great wealth. It is not surprising that you were made a beneficiary to the estate of my late client Henry Cox. You may have been recommended to him by someone that wished you good. You must not know someone before you become a beneficiary ho his estate. As the executor to this estate, I am obliged to guide you from the start to the end of this transaction.

As you may know, we are to pass through a streamlined probate process to bring this transaction to a successful conclusion. Before we proceed, we have to reconfirm your details at the Judiciary of Great Britain. This essence of this reconfirmation is to avoid misdirecting the bequest fund. You are advised to reconfirm the following details of yours:

Full Name:
Address:
Phone/fax:
Marital Status:
Occupation:

With these, the reconfirmation will be done and if you are confirmed to be the absolute beneficiary to the estate, you will be contacted officially for the onward processing if this inheritance fund. I would like you to adhere to this instruction. As we proceed, everything will be clearer to you. Respond at your earliest convenience.


Regards,
Evans Norman Esq.
Senior Advocate, London .

Posted by: Andy Hobbs | Jan 17, 2007 8:59:27 AM

I got the same thing but from Evans Norman and Richard Rice....on the same day Jan. 15th, 2007 with the same misspelling in each e-mail. Both saying I was Henry Cox's heir. They even send a death certificate and a copy of the Bank note, which I could have made on my computer with clip art.

Posted by: Betty jo Baca | Jan 18, 2007 10:41:07 AM

I got the same letter and played with him for a couple of days. He finally sent me a death Cert. and a Note from the Bank with the amount deposited in the Bank. I could have made better ones on my computer.....
So I challenged him. The date on the Death Cert. and the ones he had been quoting were different.
Plus...I had gotten the same e-mail from a Richard Rice on Jan. 15. almost the same e-mail to the misspelling in the amount. I asked Evans if he knew Richard Rice.
I have not heard from Evans again.
Betty Jo Baca

Posted by: Betty Jo Baca | Jan 20, 2007 10:03:43 AM

I must admit the second and third bequest email I received had me wondering. My Bequest Scam Email, similar to all of the above, was from

BARR. RONALD BAKER (ESQ).
R. G. BAKER & SOLICITORS
MANAGING PARTNERS/SOLICITORS
[email protected]

So, Beware.

Posted by: Deborah Cox | Jan 26, 2007 5:36:50 AM

This is the e-mail I received today so I went on a search through goggle..and I found your site. Funny enough, I used to be a "COX" so I was tempted to send back the information they wanted but was a bit suspitious. Thank goodness I found your link.

Attention: Bequest Beneficiary.

We act as solicitors and our services have been retained by Henry Cox, now late
here in after referred to as our client. On behalf of late Henry Cox, I write to
notify you that our late client made you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of One
Million, Seven Hundred Thousand British pound sterling in the codicil to his
will and last testament.

Henry Cox died on 8th day February 2005 after a brief illness at the age of 85.
Until his death he was consultant to several oil and gas industries. He had a
sojourn in the United States and so many other countries before he came to Cairn
Energy PLC oil and gas exploration and Production Company based in the United
Kingdom. He was a knight in the Church and belonged to several non-governmental
and scientific organizations. He was also a great philanthropist and a Paul
Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International.

This bequest is to support your activities, humanitarian services and help to
the less privileged. In accordance with our inheritance law you are required to
apply for claims through this law firm to Finance House United Kingdom, where
this fund was deposited. We are perfecting arrangements to complete the transfer
of this inheritance to you. You are required to forward the following details of
yours; full names, address, occupation, age, phone and fax numbers to Robert
Peters (Attorney At Law) through this email address; [email protected], Tell:
+447011127502, for verification and re-confirmation.

Please acknowledge the receipt of this letter immediately by replying.

Yours in service,

Dynamic Law Firm,
Solicitors & Advocates.
12 Campshill Road,
London United Kingdom



Posted by: Pattie | Jan 30, 2007 9:23:55 AM

I received one from Barrister Ronald Baker Esq.
[email protected]
Same type letter with a deah cerificate and picture. Don't know the dead man. Engr. Lurther Schultz but I am in his will...imagine that!

Posted by: vickie | Feb 7, 2007 2:33:51 PM

Attention: Bequest Beneficiary,

We act as solicitors and our services
have been retained by Henry Cox, now late here in after referred to as
our client. On behalf of late Henry Cox, I write to notify you that my
late client made you a beneficiary to the bequest sum of One Million
Seven Hundred Thousand British Pounds in the codicil to his will and
last testament.

Henry Cox died on 8th day February 2004 after a brief
illness at the age of 85. Until his death he was consultant to several
oil and gas industries. He had a sojourn in the United States and so
many other countries before he came to Cairn Energy PLC an oil and gas
exploration and Production Company based in the United Kingdom . He was
a knight in the Church and belonged to several non-governmental and
scientific organizations. He was also great philanthropist and a Paul
Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club International.

This bequest is to
support your activities,humanitarian services and help to the less
privileged.In accordance with our inheritance laws you are required to
apply for claims through this law firm to Finance House United Kingdom,
where this fund was deposited. We are perfecting arrangements to
complete the transfer of this inheritance to you. You are required to
forward the following details of yours;Full names, Address, Occupation,
Age, Phone and Fax numbers for verification and re-confirmation. Please
acknowledge the receipt of this letter immediately.

Congratulations!


Yours truly,

Yours truly,

Evans Law Firm
Solicitors & Advocates
12 Campshill Road, London United Kingdom
+44 70 111 504 02

Posted by: Aer Little | Feb 11, 2007 10:11:15 AM

Welcome to "CYBER SPACE", how many must I endure. I get more scams every year, something needs to be done.

Posted by: Aer Little | Feb 11, 2007 10:12:41 AM

hey!! I went through this in Google.com and wondered to see the same kind of letters that already have sent to all the other friends to make the blunder deal. Hence it is surely of spam letter or if anything else then what are the truth behind it? Can anyone clear the clouds made by this letter to my mind. Please may contact me. I am copying my letter in it, please check through it too.
=================================================

Attn: Beneficiary

The late Henry Cox retained my services during his lifetime. I
therefore I write to inform you that my deceased client, Henry Cox
listed
you as one of the beneficiaries to the bequeathed sum of
₤1,700,000.00
(One Million Seven Hundred Thousand British Pounds Sterling) in the
codicil
to his will and last testament.

Henry Cox died on 8th day February 2005 after a brief illness at the
age of 80. Until his death he was consultant to several oil and gas
industries. He had a sojourn in the United States of America and so
many
other countries before. He was a knight in the Church and belonged to
several non-governmental and scientific organizations. He was also
great
philanthropist and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club
International.

This bequest is to support your activities, humanitarian services and
help to the less privileged. In accordance with our inheritance laws
you are
required to apply for claims through this office. I am perfecting
arrangements to complete the transfer of this inheritance to you.

You are required to forward the following details of yours;
identification, full names, contact address, occupation, age,
phone/mobile
and fax numbers for verification and re-confirmation. Please
acknowledge the
receipt of this
letter immediately.

Yours Faithfully,
Atty. Thomas Chess
=================================================and immediately followed by this second letter:-
=================================================

Attn: UTTAM KUMAR THAPA,
NEAR ISABELA SCHOOL ,
SALUGARA EAST WARD NO. # 42
SILIGURI (WEST BENGAL) – INDIA
Tell: + 91 9832060502

Good day. I am in receipt of your email and the content well noted. Would you prefer your fund being delivered to you in India through diplomatic means from the bank? The bank can deliver the funds to you in India . Advise so that we can proceed in this transaction

Regards,
Thomas Chess Esq.
Senior Advocate, London .
=================================================and continuing 3rd letter from DR. STONE MICHAEL, a fiduciary agent, NATWEST,UK
=================================================
ATTN: UTTAM KUMAR THAPA,
NEAR ISABELA SCHOOL ,
SALUGARA EAST WARD NO. # 42
SILIGURI (WEST BENGAL) – INDIA
Tell: + 91 9832060502

THIS EMAIL SERVES AS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE RECONFIRMATION OF YOUR DETAILS FROM YOUR ATTORNEY THOMAS CHESS ESQ. I AM PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR DETAILS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED AT THE JUDICIARY OF GREAT BRITAIN AS THE BONAFIDE BENEFICIARY TO THE ESTATE OF LATE HENRY COX. AS THE FIDUCIARY AGENT TO NATWEST BANK PLC, ROTHERHAM , I AM OBLIGED TO GUIDE YOU FROM THE START TO THE END OF THIS TRANSACTION. FOR US TO HAVE A HITCH FREE TRANSACTION AND BRING THIS TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION, YOUR MAXIMUM COOPERATION AND ADHERENCE TO MY INSTRUCTION IS NEEDED.

MEANWHILE, YOU MUST PASS THROUGH A STREAMED LINED PROBATE PROCESS TO PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE BANK

FURTHERMORE, I HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FROM YOUR ATTORNEY. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS:

A COPY OF THE WILL AND LAST TESTAMENT OF LATE HENRY COX.
A COPY OF THE DEATH CERTIFICATE.
THE DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE.

BUT WE NEED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. THESE DOCUMENTS, WHEN SECURED AND PRESENTED TO THE BANK; WILL SUBJECT THE MANAGEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BANK TO BE UNDER ALL LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO PROCESS, APPROVE AND TRANSFER YOUR INHERITANCE FUND TO ANY NOMINATED BANK ACCOUNT OF YOURS. THESE REMAINING DOCUMENTS ARE:

AN AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMS SWORN IN YOUR NAME AT HER MAJESTY’S CROWN COURT, UNITED KINGDOM .
A SCANNED COPY OF THE BIO-DATA PAGE OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE.

TO THIS END, I URGE YOU TO GO AHEAD AND SCAN THE BIO-DATA PAGE OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AND FORWARD TO MY EMAIL TODAY FOR SUBMISSION AND FILLING. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GET TO YOUR ATTORNEY SO THAT HE MAY HELP YOU WITH ITEM ONE SINCE YOU ARE NOT IN UNITED KINGDOM NOW. FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO HIM.

BESIDES, IMMEDIATELY WE RECIVE THE REQUIREMENTS, THE BANK WILL START PROCESSING YOUR FUND FOR APPROVAL AND TRANSFER. MEANWHILE, BEFORE THE APPROVAL OF YOUR FUND, THE BANK WILL REQUEST FOR THE ACCOUNT DETAILS WHERE THIS FUND WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO. SO, GET AN ACCOUNT READY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRANSACTION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY BANK ACCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSE, I ADVISE THAT YOU SET UP A NEW ACCOUNT AND KEEP THE DETAILS FOR PROVISION WHEN NEEDED.

FINALLY, I WISH TO COMMEND YOUR SERIOUSNESS IN THIS TRANSACTION. AT THIS POINT, YOU SHOULD BE MORE REGULAR IN CHECKING YOUR EMAIL TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY AND DAILY CORRESPONDENCE WITH ME. I WANT TO ASSURE YOU THAT WITHIN THE NEXT 7 OFFICIAL WORKING DAYS, YOUR FUND WILL BE APPROVED FOR TRANSFER. BY THE TIME WE ARE THROUGH WITH THIS TRANSACTION, YOU WILL KNOW THE ESSENCE OF EXPANDING YOUR HORIZON OF CONTACTS AND NEVER TO REGRET COMING IN CONTACT WITH ME.

YOURS FAITHFULLY,
DR. STONE MICHAEL.
FIDUCIARY AGENT, NATWEST


Posted by: Uttam Kumar Thapa | Feb 15, 2007 6:35:40 AM

i am also in the will of the late engr.lurthur schultz.same solicitors,ronald barker esq.had a bit of fun playin him and the 'bank'4 the last week an a bit.have 2 go 2 london on thursday 2 collect 8 1/2 million dollers.first monument bank in middle of a housing estate in grenwich.kept me off the streets 4 a bit.lol

Posted by: ray gibson | Feb 20, 2007 3:42:57 PM

I am another who has been tried to be scammed by the same solictors Ronald Baker Esq. acting now on behalf Of the late Engr Lurther Schultz. I was asked to fly to London for meeting with Alpha Investment Bank to get release of the funds on 23 Feb or get Ronald Baker to act for me as follows:Be informed that I am not going to charge you for employing the services of my firm, since my late client has paid for my legal services. However, a retainer of £ 1,750 GBP (One thousand Seven Hundred and fifty pounds sterling) will be required to cover expenses of filing for a Power of Attorney with your signed authorisation letter and have it duly stamped and validated at the Royal Courts of justice to enable me handle the affairs in your absence.

Here is a breakdown of the retainer.

Court Registration - £15.00 GBP
Administration of oaths - £550.00 GBP
Certification/Affirmation of Power of Attorney- £685 GBP
Stamp Duty - £500 GBP
Total - £1,750 pounds

Do let me know in your reply email the fastest and most secure way to transfer the retainer fees to me latest thursday to enable me obtain the power of attorney to be able to represent you by proxy.

WhenI stated this was impossible I was the offered the following solution by Alpha Investment Bank:
Thank you for your urgent response. While I am trying to do my best to see that the bank gives you till the end of this month to activate your account, be informed that the required account activation fee of £500.00 (Five Hundred British Pounds) should be sent via WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER to the accountant below. This is the only acceptable mode of payment from outside the United Kingdom so kindly follow instructions.

Name of accountant: Mrs. Helen Dunn

Address of accountant: Suite 415, RoyalLiverBuilding, Stratford Road,
London SW1Y 5BL, United Kingdom

You are expected to forward the following payment information as soon as you complete the western union transaction.

Name of Sender
Address of Sender
Amount sent
Money Transfer Control Number.

On receipt of the above payment, you account will be activated immediately and this will allow you transfer your funds online via our secure Online Wire Transfer to your designated bank account anywhere around the world.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope you spend the bequeathed funds wisely as your friend has wished for you.
Yours Truly,

Larry Blake
Director of Operations
Phone: + (44) 70359 00015
+ (44) 70457 02030
Fax: + (44) 707 5158 280
Email:[email protected],
Website: www.onlinebk-uk.com/alphainvest/

Posted by: Michael Williams | Feb 24, 2007 5:46:19 AM

Where is the legal system that we so dearly believe in. To let persons continue such actions only strengthens the belief that the legal system only helps those who have money and wish to keep it, and that legally unless you have money you cannot punish people who author such crap. While others who do not have it try like the dickens to get it from others. Does this prove that $$$$ is the root of all evils?

Posted by: Paul Resos | Mar 2, 2007 9:13:21 AM

My 80 year old father received the exact same email that Ray Gibson (Feb. 20th) mentioned above. Ronald Baker Esq. was informing him that he is beneficiary of the late Engr. Lurther Schultz. Unfortunately my father sent this scam artist a copy of his driver license and passport before I could stop him. I am wondering if this con artist is just after the money or is this an identity theft attempt? I have issued a fraud alert on my dad's SS# with the 3 major credit reporting agencies, but what else do I need to do to prevent this scammer from harming my father?

Posted by: Merry | Mar 21, 2007 4:57:01 PM

I received same scam but from Barr. Collins Edwards.
Why cant they be stopped!

Posted by: Serena Jacobs | Apr 2, 2007 1:35:23 AM

you all broke my bubble

i had started thinking i was going to be a millionair

i bet i get 2 of this kind a week

safe male

Posted by: safemale | Apr 6, 2007 5:28:03 AM

Hey, i just recieved two different e-mails that involves tons of money.
One of these mails involves the Barr. Richard Baker ESQ, whom you guys already know.
The second mail was from another person, whom i deleted when i played around with them. He is now requesting me to send 150 dollars for him to mail a stupid check to me, which is stupid to begin with. Furthermore, a check is just a piece of paper how much f--ing insurance do you need?

I think these things with a lot of money involved are all scams, because they want you to send information to them so they can take your id for use.

Posted by: SoulProphet | Apr 25, 2007 5:47:31 AM

i just recieved the same letter about luther schultz leaving me as the beneficary . He's still trying to get people to bite. How can someone be so cruel. Especially to those that really could use the money, for you see i just found out i have cancer and can't afford the treatments. Just how much do these guys expect from us. Can't even pay our own bills let alone send money to someone to settle a will that's probably fake.

Posted by: Deborah S Jordan | May 3, 2007 8:54:22 PM

Same scam [email protected] about late Engr Luther Schultz's. It is bad when you really need the money. Why can't they be stopped. The bank is Standard Cartered Investment England with Mr William Lake as director of operations. I have actually been playing around with them for a week giving them the run around without giving them anything but my name and address which they already had somehow. It has been funny. I still haven't said I know so I just want to see what they say next. I have been printing out every e-mail and saving them also if anyone is interested.

Posted by: Nikki Smitherman | May 8, 2007 12:37:43 PM

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