I won the Nigerian lotto, not a scam because the FBI says so!

[Careyp74]

New scam received in my junk mail folder

Anti-Terrorist and Monitory Crimes Division.
Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT)
Chief Information Officer:Zalmai Azmi
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

READ CAREFULLY,

We the Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction with some other relevant security Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), as regards to your lotto winning payment award which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the government of Nigeria.It might interest you to know that we have taken our time in screening through this lotto winning payment notification as stipulated on our protocol of operation,and have finally confirmed that your lotto award payment is 100% genuine and legal with due process of law, and it is as well free from all illegal activities,which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay.Having said all this, we will further advise, that you should go ahead in dealing with the Central Bank payment officials as FBI will be monitori
ng all their services accordingly

furthermore, we want to place this on your notice that we recently had a meeting with the Executive Governor and financial secretary to the president of the Central Bank of Nigeria, in the person of Mr. Emakpo Sam Banks along with some of the top officials of the Ministry regarding your case and they made us to understand that your file has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for your claim with your right details. They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the Central Bank payment staffs.

We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. EILEEN DOYLE from OHIO and another person named as Mr.ALLEN BUCHALTER who reside in NEW JERSEY as well has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claims, claiming to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$10,000,000.00 (Ten million united states dollars), but the Central Bank officials did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to them by the above mentioned names, the main reason,the federal bureau of investigation were contacted by the CBN is to assist them on making some investigation regards to this issue.

They further informed FBI that we should inform our citizens, who must have been informed of this lotto winnings payment awarded to them from the government office
to be very careful prior to these irregularities so that they don't fall victim to scam.

The FBI are instructing you personally, that if you were already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the Central Bank of Nigeria, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) only with the below information accordingly and make your claims immediately :

CONTACT PERSON: MR. EMAKPO SAM BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETARY)
CONTROL REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICER
OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District,
Cad astral Zone, federal
Capital Territory,
Nigeria.
TEL: +234 702 505 1694
+234 703 862 0836
Email: remittancedpttt@gmail.com



In your best interest, any email or fax that doesn't come from the above official email address and phone number should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons.
Meanwhile, FBI advise you to contact the Central Bank office immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to you payment file as directed so as to
enable you receive your contract fund accordingly.

Ensure you follow all their procedure as required by them in order to hasten Up the effective procedures,of transferring your funds to you as designated by you. Also have in mind that the Central Bank of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking realm, so any delay could be very dangerous.

Sequel to this letter stated to you on this comprehensive e-mail , you are further advise that you furnish the central bank officials with your direct
contact details such as :

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:

You will also be required to request Western Union or Money Gram details on how
to send the required $350 in order to immediately ship your prize of Ten Million United State Dollars via Certified Cashier's Check drawn from Bank Of America, also include the following transaction code in order for him to immediately identify this transaction: EA2948-910.

Note : You are only required to send $350 for the delivery fees and nothing more
If any more fees is requested from you apart from the $350, kindly report back to our office and let us know in details of what is going on

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance, and always endeavor to send us an e-mail at all times if you discover any fraudulent activities in this transactions,we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Our Mission To protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States,
and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal,state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

Best Regards,
Mr Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA


CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This communication and its attachments may contain non-public,confidential or legally privileged information.The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and delete all copies of this communication and attachments without reading or saving them.

[Audible Click]

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

[madurobob]

John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous.

[Careyp74]

John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous.

No, Mr. Edward John, AKA 'Mr ed john', or 'm. red john'. I think they got the name from 'The Mentalist'

Ohhh, wait, perhaps 'The Mentalist' did the reverse, and has the main character hunting a representation of John Edwards. Wow, what a discovery.

[Careyp74]

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it.

[Audible Click]

You should have just baited the guy, it's fun.

[Careyp74]

You should have just baited the guy, it's fun.

oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake.

[Olowkow]

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

Wow! These guys are good. The phone calls, good stuff. :)

[Audible Click]

oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake.

If you decide you'd like to do it, the link I gave you will allow you to join the forum and they will provide a mentor to you if you want one.

[desertgal]

I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it.

Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest. :D

[Careyp74]

Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest. :D

So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money?

[Ladewig]

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.

[Dave Rogers]

So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money?

I'm much nearer Nigeria, and I'll go there for less. Just send me £300 and I'll sort it all out for you.

Dave

[P.J. Denyer]

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.


I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'.

[Careyp74]

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.

Well they obviously entered me into it for me. That was nice of them. Or maybe there was a mix up, and they thought I did? Either way, I want that money.

[Careyp74]

I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'.

$350, looks like the dumb tax is going up this year :)

[I Ratant]

I got an e-mail from the -International Lottery Commission- based in Spain about my winnings based on my lucky e-mail address.
I had to put that off while settling with UPS's Rarry Moore in Benin about the $850,000,000 (yup, 850 MILLION) check.
Lethargy is preventing me from doing anything about either of these though.

[Lisa Simpson]

Frankly, I'm shocked and disappointed at the illiteracy of the FBI. I thought one had to have a college degree to be an FBI agent. J. Edgar is probably spinning in his grave.

[EeneyMinnieMoe]

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P


Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.


Sincerely,

[My real name]

[Careyp74]

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P


Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.


Sincerely,

[My real name]

Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me!

[Audible Click]

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P


Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.


Sincerely,

[My real name]

We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.).

[tsig]

Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me!

I r rel FBE agent and can us my google fu, fieng shwy and kung fu tu assure to u all monis cummin tu u will bee remitted forthwith if be sendin me $200.

[EeneyMinnieMoe]

We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.).

I was going for a tone of mocking and undercutting condescension. To take the wind out of his sails a little.

I might not have been successful.

Well, it got sent. I expect no reply.

[Toke]

Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov

I wonder if this is a valid email address and how one tells?

The only time I was a bit in doubt was a series of mails regarding my paypal account.
It stated correctly that I had been using it from a new foreign ip address, and then wanted me to log on to verify something.

What really settled it for me was that it provided a new address/url for the login, and the address show when hovering over the link were different than the link.

[Cainkane1]

The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number.

[Olowkow]

http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

AudibleClick offers good advice. Responses of any kind should be left to the pros. This site will blow your mind.

[Toke]

The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number.

I read that it is of no real use to a scammer by itself, but serves as an gullibility indicator.

[Lensman]

I can beat that:-

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
TREASURY AND MINISTER FOR CIVIL SERVICE,
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.
Our ref: ATM/13470/IDR
Your ref:...Date: 02/11/2009
IMMEDIATE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
I am The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP,Prime Minister British Government. This letter
is to officially inform you that (ATM Card Number 048000101775550) has been
accredited with your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 477.The
VISA Card Value is £2,000,000.00(Two Million, Great British Pounds Sterling).
This office will send to you an Visa/ATM CARD that you will use to withdraw
your funds in any ATM MACHINE CENTER or Visa card outlet in the world with a
maximum of £5000 GBP daily.Further more,You will be required to re-confirm the
following information to enable;The Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of
State for Foreign and Commonwealth Office. begin in processing of your VISA CARD.
(1)Full names: (2)Address: (3)Country: (4)Nationality: (5)Phone #: (6)Age:
(7)Occupation: (8) Post Codes
Forward Reply To: ukdirectgov@8.am
TAKE NOTICE: That you are warned to stop further communications with any other
person(s) or office(s) different from the staff of the State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs to avoid hitches in receiving your payment.

Regards,
The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
Prime Minister


From the Prime Minister no less. :D

[IMST]

I can beat that:-



From the Prime Minister no less. :D

I'm pretty tempted to bait that one. I may even get Skype in order to find out what Gordon Brown's accent sounds like :D

[Toke]

I wonder how large a part of the year Gordon Brown spends in his Nigerian vacation home.:D

[Audible Click]

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

[IMST]

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

Wouldn't be my first. I learned the ropes at thescambaiter.com.

[Careyp74]

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun!

[Audible Click]

My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun!:)

[Careyp74]

My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun!:)

Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun!

What makes you think I have? :)

[Olowkow]

Hmm. Now I know what the "skull and crossbones" icon is for.:popcorn1

[Toke]

What makes you think I have? :)
I am sure scam baiting 101, advice sending the money fast to gain their confidence. :)

[.13.]

Try turning the tables on him:

Dear MR. EMAKPO SAM BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETARY), I was happy to see I have won the lottery because I'm having severe financial problems at the moment. My bank has frozen all my assets indefinitely and for no apparent reason. You sir are a godsend. Are you a man of God? You must be because I have prayed for a long time for a miracle and here you are!

I would very much like to collect my winnings personally and meet you face to face and thank you for this salvation you have brought upon me. But like I alluded earlier I have no money at my disposal. I need you to send me money for a plane ticket so I can come and collect the money. And meet you! Rest assured I will pay you back generously with my lottery winnings. I will give you 25% of the prize money! That is more than fair, wouldn't you agree? I look forward to sharing this blessing with you as soon as you send me enough money for a plane ticket!

Yours in Glorious Name Of Our God, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit, Careyp74.


Though you probably won't be able to bait him after that...

[rjh01]

It would get their confidence that they can extract more money from you, but it is rather an expensive way to do it.

Yes I know you have not sent them anything.

[I Ratant]

Another variation...
"Attention,

This is the 5ft time we are sending you this message to inform you thatyour email account has been deleted from our web database.

We have sent you emails 4 times with the notice that your account was deleted by mistake from our web Database. This means that in a very short time, your account will experience error which will lead to gradual de-activation and you will not blame the Internet Technical Department for losing your account because we have announced to you severally before the de-activaton. This is our very last reminder.

Reply immediately to enable us correct this error and provide your data as:
Your username:...
Your full names:....
Your date of birth:.
Password:.............

We await your swift response to enable us correct this error now.
Your faithfully,
Web Administrator@foxweb9.cn"
.
I'm gonna miss this e-mail thingy jobber-do, I am. :)

[rjh01]

I suggest that people do not point out errors in letters they receive from scammers. When the scammers find this page they will learn how to send a better letter, which may start to fool people.

[IMST]

I can beat that:-



From the Prime Minister no less. :D

I'm officially attempting a bait. I went reading stickies at the eater forums and found a lot of fun document generators. My goal is to see how many I can use!

[VisionFromFeeling]

Answers to prayers Division.
God Himself
HEAVEN
Email:god.heaven.gov
GOD SEEKING TO ANSWER PRAYERS

READ CAREFULLY,

This is God speaking. Your prayers have been answered, and your request will be delivered through our earthly emissaries in Nigeria in the form of the wordly manifestation of a lotto winning payment award which is fully endorsed according to God's divine plan. It might interest you to know that I have taken my time in screening your request against thousands of others', and have finally confirmed that you are 100% entitled to your lotto award payment, and it is as well free from all unholy or immoral activities, which you have the heavenly right to claim your fund without any further delay.

Furthermore, I want to place this on your notice that we recently had a meeting with your minister and the angels of your church in Nigeria and they made me to understand that your prayer has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for your claim with your right details.

They also told us that the only problem we are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using our prayer service as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the minister and the Central Church payment staffs.

I am also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. EILEEN DOYLE from OHIO and another person named as Mr.ALLEN BUCHALTER who reside in NEW JERSEY as well has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claims, claiming to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$10,000,000.00 (Ten million united states dollars), but the Central Church officials did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Church information which was forwarded to them by the above mentioned names.

We should inform our disciples, who must have been informed of this lotto winnings payment awarded to them from above to be very careful prior to these irregularities so that they don't fall victim to blasphemy.

God is instructing you personally, that if you were already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the Central Church of Nigeria, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of the Central Church of Nigeria (CCN) only with the below information accordingly and make your claims immediately :

CONTACT PERSON: MR. EMAKPO SAM CHURCHES (FINANCIAL SECRETARY)
CONTROL REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICER
OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Church of Nigeria
Central Business District,
Cad astral Zone, federal
Capital Territory,
Nigeria.
TEL: +234 702 505 1694
+234 703 862 0836
Email: remittancedpttt@gmail.com

In your best interest, any email or fax that doesn't come from the above official email address and phone number should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons.

Ensure you follow all their procedure as required by them in order to hasten Up the effective procedures,of transferring your funds to you as designated by you. Also have in mind that the Central Church of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking realm, so any delay could be very dangerous.

Sequel to this letter stated to you on this comprehensive e-mail , you are further advise that you furnish the central church officials with your direct contact details such as :

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:
BIRTH DATE:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
CREDIT CARD NUMBER:
CARD VERIFICATION CODE:

You will also be required to request Western Union or Money Gram details on how to send the required $350 in order to immediately manifest your answer of Ten Million United State Dollars via Certified Cashier's Check drawn from Church Of America, also include the following transaction code in order for him to immediately identify this transaction: EA2948-910.

Note : You are only required to send $350 for the delivery fees and nothing more
If any more fees is requested from you apart from the $350, kindly report back to our office and let us know in details of what is going on, as some try to intervene with our plan.

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance, and always endeavor to send me a prayer at all times if you discover any fraudulent activities in this transactions, I earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Our Mission To receive and answer to prayers to uphold and enforce the divine plan of God,
and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal,state, municipal, and international agencies and disciples.

Best Regards,
God
Heaven

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This communication and its attachments may contain non-public,confidential or legally privileged information.The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or have received this communication in error, please notify God immediately by reply prayer and forget all parts of this communication and attachments without citing or memorizing them.

*Version made by VisionFromFeeling

[rjh01]

Careful, VisionFromFeeling, one of the scammers may use that, as it is better than many of their own letters.

[Lensman]

Careful, VisionFromFeeling, one of the scammers may use that, as it is better than many of their own letters.

It's certainly better spelled. :D

[Lukraak_Sisser]

I'm still waiting for the UN diplomant who was going to bring me a suitcase full of cash taken from an account in Nigeria. Some poor guy had died and without heir and the bank teller had found my email and decided I deserved it.

Everything went fine till the poor diplomat got stuck on Geatrow airport and needed money to get through customs. I informed him that he could take some from the suitcase he was carrying and never heard from him again... odd.

[I Ratant]

I get this one fairly frequently. Aldelphia has been out of the internet business for 2 years or more..

"This Email is from Adelphia.net Customer Care and we are sending it to every of our User Accounts Owner for safety. we are having congestions due to the anonymous registration of accounts so we are shutting down some accounts and your account was among those to be deleted.

We are sending you this email to you so that you can verify and let us know if you still want to use this account. If you are still interested please confirm your account by entering your current password here (******) Failure to do this within 48 hours will immediately render your Adelphia.net account deactivated from our database.

Regard,
Customer Care Centre"

[metzomagic]

With all respect, 419eater is the new kid on the block. I cut my teeth on:

http://www.scamorama.com/

way back in 2003. It is true that you have to exercise a bit of caution, not the least of which involves setting up a convincing fake persona. Not that it's difficult, but the real tricky bit is when they want to call you, and doing an end-run around that. Because the jig is up if they actually get you on the phone. Anyway, here is my most successful anti-scam. In the end, I had them at the airport holding up a sign that said BUTTQUEST:

http://www.scamorama.com/reginald-offor.html

Make of it what you will, but that was 7 weeks worth of e-mails and a few top-notch animal stories. Of course, the idea is to waste their time, take the piss, and post your trophy story up on teh internets... oh yeah, and what's gotten especially tricky now is that they can Google for bits of your conversation, which of course completely blows your cover. That's why you have to wait till the full interchange is completed before you go public with it.

[Kilgore Trout]

I did some baiting awhile back but had too many going at once and burned out on it. I did manage to get some bank accounts. If not shut down, at least the banks were alerted to them being used for scamming.

After stretching it as far as I could, I got a couple to go to Western Union with fake claims. I always feigned ignorance but I did get some threats. I think going to Western Union and MoneyGram with fake claim numbers really cheeses them off in particular because they've actually done more work than typing and they've shown their faces to the staff.

Those were the practical benefits, but far more interesting to me were the stories I'd come up with. The first few emails are all just cut and pasted, so it only gets to be fun when you know they're actually writing back.

One of my favorites was having my baiting alter-ego have an incontinent son that enjoyed said incontinence. This caused a lot of problems at both school and home, delaying my ability to send money. The problem at home was also difficult as the scammer was trying to buy my house... The stench wasn't a deal-breaker, fortunately.

I also ran an adult bookstore. The scammer was (pretending to be) a girl that wanted my help entering the country, so I was going to provide a work visa... Oddly, with this bait, I couldn't actually get them to agree to work at my store.. They'd marry me without question, but for some odd reason just saying they'd work at a place like that was too much. After that it was just demands for money.