Friday, October 22, 2004
Barrister Koja Ojo
OK, I'm running out of snappy things and little quips to say about these people. But I can't stop now...419 fraudsters are so much fun! I am however beginning to see patterns in the letters they write- certain style differences if you will. Some start with Dear_____ and usually come from a "barrister." Others are much more impersonal, indicating a completely different style of writing. If I had more time, I'd break these letters down in to bundles of variables and measure the variables to find assess the style and therefore the writer. From there, once we know the writer's style down to the detail, we can start forwarding him e-mails from himself. But that's a lot of work that isn't even worth bothering with.
KOLA AND ASSOCIATES
FROM THE DESK OF BARRISTER KOLA OJO.
Plot 5678, Kola Ojo way,
Victoria Island.Lagos
- NigeriaEmail: barristerkola_202@hotmail.com
Dear Scamblog, I am Barrister Kola Ojo. (SAN), a Solicitor; I am the Personal Attorneyto one Engr. Michael Johnson, a national of your country, who Used to beacontractor with NNPC here in Nigeria. On the 10th October 2002 my client,his wife and entire family were involved in a car accident along 3rd mainlandbridge Express Road Lagos Island.Unfortunately they all lost their livesinthe event of the accident, Since then I have made several inquiries totheir Embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has alsoproved unsuccessful.After these several Unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace hisRelatives, to locate any member of His family but of no avail, hence I contactedyou since you bear the same surname to my late client. I contacted you toassist in repatriating the money in addition, property left behind by myclient before they get Confiscated or declared Unserviceable by the bankwherethese huge deposits were lodged.Particularly, the Bank where the deceased had an account valued atabout US$7 million dollars. Consequently, the bank issued me a notice toprovide the next of kin or have the account confiscated within the nexttenofficial working days. Since I have been Unsuccessful in locating the relativesfor over 2 years now, I seek your consent to present you as the next ofkinof the deceased, regardless of your country, with your name/address;some vitals will be obtained on your favor which will back you as the nextof kin the deceased.The proceeds of this account valued at US$7 Milliondollars can be Paid to you and then you and me can share like this 45% formeand 45% for you, while we will set aside 10% to pay back for any expensesor tax as your government may require. I have all necessary legaldocuments that can be used to back up any claim we may make.All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us seeing this dealThrough. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangementthat will protect you from any breach of the law.Please Reply urgently to enable us discuss further.via this E-mailaddress: (barristerkola_202@hotmail.com)
Best regards,Barrister Kola Ojo.(SAN)
KOLA AND ASSOCIATES
FROM THE DESK OF BARRISTER KOLA OJO.
Plot 5678, Kola Ojo way,
Victoria Island.Lagos
- NigeriaEmail: barristerkola_202@hotmail.com
Dear Scamblog, I am Barrister Kola Ojo. (SAN), a Solicitor; I am the Personal Attorneyto one Engr. Michael Johnson, a national of your country, who Used to beacontractor with NNPC here in Nigeria. On the 10th October 2002 my client,his wife and entire family were involved in a car accident along 3rd mainlandbridge Express Road Lagos Island.Unfortunately they all lost their livesinthe event of the accident, Since then I have made several inquiries totheir Embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has alsoproved unsuccessful.After these several Unsuccessful attempts, I decided to trace hisRelatives, to locate any member of His family but of no avail, hence I contactedyou since you bear the same surname to my late client. I contacted you toassist in repatriating the money in addition, property left behind by myclient before they get Confiscated or declared Unserviceable by the bankwherethese huge deposits were lodged.Particularly, the Bank where the deceased had an account valued atabout US$7 million dollars. Consequently, the bank issued me a notice toprovide the next of kin or have the account confiscated within the nexttenofficial working days. Since I have been Unsuccessful in locating the relativesfor over 2 years now, I seek your consent to present you as the next ofkinof the deceased, regardless of your country, with your name/address;some vitals will be obtained on your favor which will back you as the nextof kin the deceased.The proceeds of this account valued at US$7 Milliondollars can be Paid to you and then you and me can share like this 45% formeand 45% for you, while we will set aside 10% to pay back for any expensesor tax as your government may require. I have all necessary legaldocuments that can be used to back up any claim we may make.All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us seeing this dealThrough. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangementthat will protect you from any breach of the law.Please Reply urgently to enable us discuss further.via this E-mailaddress: (barristerkola_202@hotmail.com)
Best regards,Barrister Kola Ojo.(SAN)
