From: samuel_ek@hknetmail.com [mailto:samuel_ek@hknetmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 3:22 PM

Mr. Samuel .E. Kolawole
Alternative Email: samuelek@caramail.com

Dear Sir/Madam,

First and foremost permit me to introduce myself, I am Mr.Samuel.E.Kolawole, the Managing Director of Trade Bank Plc.
By grace and providence few people around the world has become great business partners and good friends, that is why I see mine as a privilege and not an accident in declaring this business proposition to you.

In 1998 a foreign contractor in person of Mr.Gerrand Schwartz executed a contract in the northern region, the contract was repairs and replacement of gas and petroleum pipelines including installation of Oil refinery sub-stations which he completely executed under the Nigerian Liquid Gas Resources (NLGR).

Mr. Gerrand Schwartz made a fixed deposit in my bank for three years, which has since been due for collection.
I sent an official/staff of my bank to pass the information to Mr.
Schwartz of the deposit he made last three years to come for the claim total US$25.2 M (Twenty Five - Two Million United States
Dollars) which was the arrangement and agreement he made with Trade Bank which has always been our normal procedures.

In 2001, information reached my office that he was one of the victims of an automobile accident which claimed his life, I gathered research on Mr. Gerrand Schwartz and found out that he has no Next of Kin neither did he indicate any Next of Kin, as soon as I heard this information I was able to facilitate the movement of the funds in total to a Security Company in Western Africa for safe-keeping so the government won’t raise eyebrow in anyway until I scout for someone to stand as the Next of Kin.

In the magnitude of this deal I have decided to disburse the total funds in the ratio of 30% for you and 60% for me while 10% is earmarked for any expenses incurred during this transaction.
The purpose why I reached you is for you to act as the Next of Kin to Late Gerrand Schwartz, since you are a foreigner.

All necessary documents regarding this transaction will be sent to you while I will employ an Attorney to put together the Power of Attorney and other documents, these documents will give you full right for claim.
I assure you that this transaction is 100% risk and hitch free, that is the main reason why an Attorney is involved.

I will want you to look for a lucrative business under your close supervision in which part of my share will be invested upon.

Please, if you are sincere, honest and willing to consumate this business deal with me kindly reach me via my personal email: samuelek@caramail.com so we can proceed with the transaction.

I want you to note that this transaction will last at least 21working days from the day of your response and quick daily correspondence within 48hours.

Awaiting your anticipation.

Regards,

Mr. Samuel .E. Kolawole

(Reply sent 2003/01/20)

Dear Mr. Kolawole,

Imagine my surprise when a good friend of mine forwarded your email communication below. Apparently you had business dealings with my father Mr. Gerrand Schwartz, who was injured and killed while on holiday with my mother. I never knew exactly what my father did for a living, but I knew he produced a lot of gas which he vented when his finger was pulled.

Apparently my father left behind some assets which should rightfully be mine. My brother Bernie would probably have been entitled to a share if he had not fallen down the stairs last night a short time after I read your email communication (God rest his soul).

What is the next step I should take to initiate transfer of my father's assets?

Sincerely,

Frank Albert Oral Schwartz (Esq.)

(Received 2003/01/20)

DEAR FRANK,
THANKS FOR YOUR URGENT AND DEFINED RESPONSE REGARDING MY PROPOSAL.
IF YOU REALLY CLAIM TO BE THE SON OF LATE MR.SCHWARTZ I WOULDN'T DOUBT YOU BUT COULD YOU FORWARD TO ME A PROOF LIKE AN IDENTIFICATION OF YOUR SELF AND LATE FATHER SO I CAN BE VERY SURE I FINALLY MET HIS RELATION (FAMILY).
TO CLAIM HIS ASSETS WILL REQUIRE YOU PASSING THROUGH CERTAIN PROCEDURES FROM THE SECURITY COMPANY BUT I WILL GUIDE YOU ON HOW TO GO ABOUT IT WITH YOUR FULL COOPERATION.
FOR THIS PROCESS, I WILL HAVE TO CONTRACT A LAWYER ON YOUR BEHALF WHO WILL PREPARE VITAL DOCUMENTS PROVING THAT YOU ARE THE NEXT OF KIN TO LATE MR.SCHWARTZ BUT BEFORE THIS CAN BE POSSIBLE I WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM YOU.

1. YOUR FULL NAMES/BENEFICIARY NAME.

2. YOUR PRIVATE MOBILE TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS(FOR EASY COMMUNICATION)

3. YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL BE USED BY THE LAWYER TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS IN YOUR NAME AND FAVOR AS THE NEXT OF KIN TO YOUR LATE FATHER'S ASSETS.
MEANWHILE, I SHALL SEND TO YOU THE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT ISSUED TO ME BY THE SECURITY COMPANT AS AT WHEN I DEPOSITED THE MONEY, LET ME KNOW NOW IF YOU ARE VERY READY TO CLAIM THIS FUNDS/MONEY.
THERE ARE CERTAINS ISSUES I WILL LIKE TO ASK YOU REGARDING THIS BUSINESS AND YOU CAN ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO ASK ME ANY QUESTION BUT THIS CAN BE DONE VERBALLY SO I WANT YOU TO CALL ME ON MY DIRECT PHONE NUMBER: 234 8034061331 SO WE CAN CLEAR SOME GREY AREAS AND DISCUSS ON THE STEPS THAT ARE TO BE TAKEN.
TIME IS NOT ON OUR SIDE, PLEASE I DO NOT WANT I SITUATION WHEREBY YOU WILL DELAY THIS BUSINESS ON ACT OF NOT RESPONDING TO MY MAILS.
MAKE SURE YOU CALL ME IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVE THIS MAIL SO WE CAN MAKE DECISION TOGETHER AS I AM WILLING TO CONSUMATE THIS BUSINESS WITH YOU.

THANKS,
SAMUEL.

(Sent 2003/01/20)

Dear Samuel,

I completely understand your need to verify my identity. Are you able to view attached documents? If so I will scan my license and email you a copy.

In the interim, here is a link to the news story when my father and mother were killed.

http://www.big-box.com/schwartzdeath.htm

206.67.47 Sincerely,

F.A.O. Schwartz

(Received 2003/01/21)

DEAR FRANK,
I GOT YOUR MAIL TODAY BUT I AM SORRY I COULDN'T REACH YOU BEFORE NOW.
YES, I CAN RECEIVE ATTACHMENT. I TOLD YOU TO CALL ME BUT I HAVE NOT YET HEARD YOUR CALL, I WANT YOU TO DO THAT IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVE THIS MAIL.
I AM EXPECTING YOUR IDENTIFICATION AND YOUR CALL, ALSO SEND THE INFORMATION I REQUESTED FROM YOU.
THANKS,
SAMUEL.
 

(Sent 2003/01/22)

Samuel,

OK, I scanned my drivers license and attached it to this message. I tried to call your number several times last night but just got a busy signal. Are you having a problem with your phone? What is our next step as I would really like to start recovering my father's assets?

Sincerely,

F.A.O. Schwartz

Note: I attached a mangled ZIP file containing some random .exe file renamed as a .jpg - Let's see if he can view it.

(Received 2003/01/22)

DEAR FRANK,
I WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE YOUR ATTACHMENT BECAUSE YOU SENT IT WITH THE WRONG APPLICATION, SEND IT AGAIN USING MICROSOFT APPLICATION LIKE IMAGING OR PAINT ON JPEG.
MY PHONE IS OPEN 24HOURS SO I SEE NO REASON WHY YOU COULDN'T CALL ME, THERE IS NOTHING AT ALL WRONG WITH MY PHONE, THE INFORMATIONS I AM SUPPOSED TO GIVE YOU ABOUT THE NEXT STEP SHOULD BE ON PHONE WHEN YOU CALL 234 8034061331.
I AM EXPECTING YOUR CALL TODAY IMMEDIATELY YOU RECEIVE THIS MAIL AND ALSO RESEND THE ATTACHMENT TO ME.
THANKS,
SAMUEL.

(Sent 2003/01/22)

Samuel,

I'm terribly sorry about the problem with the attachment. Here is a fresh scan of my California drivers's license. I'm trying to get the resolution higher but I can't really figure out the scanner.

My work phone does not have access to International numbers so I will attempt to call you later this evening. What time zone are you in?

Do you have any documentation that you have to prove you have access to my late father's account? You can fax a copy to my personal fax at 914-961-8443.

Sincerely,

F.A.O. Schwartz

(Received 2003/01/23)

DEAR FRANK,
I GOT YOUR MAIL THIS MORNING.
I CAN'T SEND YOU YOUR FATHER'S ACCOUNT INFORMATION FOR SECURITY REASONS, LIKE I TOLD YOU IN MY MAIL ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT.
THE GOVERNMENT IS VERY DESPERATE, IF I HAD NOT TAKEN THE STEP OF TRANSFERING YOUR FATHER'S ASSETS TO A SECURITY COMPANY IN ACCRA-GHANA AND THEY DISCOVER OF IT KNOWING THAT YOUR FATHER IS LATE, THEY WILL USE THE MONEY TO EXECUTE OTHER PROJECTS AND EVEN ON THEIR OWN PERSONAL WELFARE, BECAUSE OF THIS I DESTROYED ALL THE DOCUMENTS THAT WILL LEAD TO THE TRACE OF TRANSFER AND ACCOUNT OF THE ASSETS SO THE GOVERNMENT WON'T IN ANY WAY RAISE EYEBROW BUT WHAT I HAVE WITH ME NOW IS THE CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT ISSUED TO ME BY THE SECURITY COMPANY AS AT WHEN I DEPOSITED THE MONEY FOR SAFE-KEEPING.
I HOPE YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND WHAT IS LIKE HERE IN THE GOVERNMENT.
REMEMBER I TOLD YOU OF THE LAWYER/ATTORNEY IN MY LAST MAIL ABOUT THE CHARGES HE INTEND COLLECTING FOR HIS SERVICES AND THE DOCUMENTATION.
HE THE LAWYER NEED THIS INFORMATION TO ENABLE HIM PREPARE THIS DOCUMENTS:

1. YOUR FULL NAMES/BENEFICIARY NAME.

2. YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS.

PLEASE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT YOU FORWARD THIS INFORMATIONS TO ME SO I CAN PASS IT TO HIM.
I CAN'T REALLY SEE THE LICENSE CLEAR, I CAN'T SEE YOUR NAME TO KNOW IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO CLAIMS TO BE HIS SON, PLEASE THE ATTACHMENT SIZE IS TOO SMALL SO I THINK YOU SHOULD MAKE IT LARGE SO I CAN VIEW IT.
WHEN YOU CALL I WILL DISCUSS THE LAWYER'S ISSUE WITH YOU AND OTHER VITAL AREA, I CAN'T SAY MUCH BUT WHEN YOU CALL I WILL BRIEF YOU ON THE STEPS TO BE TAKEN.
ON THE TIME DIFFERENCE, I THINK WE ARE +1 GMT SO YOU CALL ME ANYTIME I WILL RECEIVE IT, MY PHONE IS OPEN 24HOURS BECAUSE OF YOU, CALL ME 10:00AM-11:00AM YOUR TIME THANKS, SAMUEL.

(Received 2003/01/24)

DEAR FRANK,
I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU FOR QUITE SOMETIME.
WHAT IS HAPPENING? I ACTUALLY CAN SEE THE LICENSE A BIT CLEAR NOW WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
YOU TOLD ME YOU WILL CALL WHICH I WAITED FOR BUT IT WAS UNFORTUNATE YOU KEPT ME THROUGH THE DAY WITHOUT HEARING FROM YOU.
LET'S PROCEED IN THIS BUSINESS WITH FULL FORCE AND COOPERATION FROM YOU, CALL ME IT IS BETTER WE TALK VERBALLY ON PHONE SO I CAN PASS THE PROCESS ON WHICH WE ARE TO TAKE.
I AM EXPECTING TO HEAR FROM YOU IMMEDIATELY YOU GET THIS MAIL.
THANKS,
SAMUEL.
 

(Sent 2003/01/24)

Samuel,

Quite some time? It's been only two days since my last email to you, and since then I've tried to call about two dozen times and I keep getting a busy signal. Are you sure the phone is working? What is your number again?

I understand that you are trying to be discreet about the transaction, but I would feel a lot more comfortable if you could provide me some documentation to prove that you have access to my father's account. Please either fax or attach some sort of documentation to prove that you are telling the truth about my father's money.

I'm also concerned that since you sent out your request for help to several people that you may be pursuing the release of the funds with other people.

F.A.O. Schwartz

(Received 2003/01/25)

DEAR FRANK,
I RECEIVED YOUR MAIL THIS MORNING.
MY NUMBER IS NOT AT ALL FAULTY OR WHATEVER, IT IS MY DIRECT NUMBER, THE NUMBER AGAIN IS 234 8034061331.
I BELIEVED I TOLD YOU THE REASON WHY I CAN'T PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE OF YOUR LATE FATHER'S ACCOUNT WHICH I HOPE YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND BUT IF YOU INSIST I MIGHT SEND YOU ONE OF HIS DOCUMENTS OF ACCOUNT MAYBE ON MONDAY BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MEANT BY ME SENDING THIS PROPOSAL TO SOMEONE ELSE, I SOME HOW FOUND YOUR CONTACT AND DECIDED TO MAIL IT TO YOU.
I HAVE ALREADY GATHERED INFORMATION ABOUT YOU, I AM PLEASED TO SAY THE YOU ARE HIS SON FROM THE NEWS PAGE YOU GAVE ME, THE REASON WHY I WANTED YOU TO SHOW AN IDENTITY IS TO BE SURE I AM DEALING WITH THE RIGHTFUL KIN.
CALL ME AS I HAVE GIVEN YOU MY NUMBER AGAIN, PLEASE I WANT YOU TO CONTACT THE LAWYER ON EMAIL IN PERSON OF MR.JOSEPH AFOLABI: jo_afolabi@lawyer.com HE HAS OTHER DOCUMENTS WHICH HE KEPT IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT FOR SAFE KEEPING, THAT IS ONE OF THE DOCUMENTS I AM GOING TO ATTACH TO YOU AS SOON AS YOU REACH HIM AND HE TELLS YOU ON THE PROCESS THAT WILL BE TAKEN.
ALSO HE NEEDS TO OBTAIN OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS LIKE THE POWER OF PROBATE AND THE RENEWING OF THE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, ALL THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE BY THE LAWYER.
PLEASE REACH HIM IMMEDIATELY, NOTE THAT YOU WILL REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO ACCRA- GHAN TO MAKE THE CLAIMS AFTER THE LAWYER MIGHT HACE FINISHED THE DOCUMENTS WHICH HE WILL THEN FORWARD TO YOU.
THE CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE SECURITY COMPANY WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AS SOON AS YOU REPLY MY MAIL, I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO TELL THEM SO IT WILL BE EASIER FOR YOU TO MAKE CLAIMS.
CALL ME IMMEDIATELY.
THANKS,
SAMUEL.
 

(Received 2003/01/28)

DEAR FRANK,
I HAVEN'T HAD FROM YOU, WHY?
I AM STILL TRYING MY BEST, LET'S CONCLUDE THIS TRANSACTION ONCE AND FOR ALL.
I DON'T WANT TO BE WASTING TIME, YOU INFORMED ME EARLIER ON THAT YOU WILL GIVE ME A CALL BUT UP TILL THIS MOMENT I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY CALL FROM YOU. MY NUMBER REMAINS: 234 8034061331, PLEASE ALSO SEND YOUR MOBILE PHONE NUMBER WHERE I CAN REACH YOU 24HOURS. CALL ME THERE IS AN INFORMATION I WANT TO PASS TO YOU IMMEDIATELY.
EXPECTING YOUR CALL AND MAIL.
THANKS,
SAMUEL

(Sent 2003/01/31)

Samuel,

I am sorry, but my lawyer has advised me to begin legal proceedings to recover my father's funds directly. As I am entitled to those finds by right, you must provide me with the account details and other information about the location of the funds or risk retribution by the Justice League.

Sincerely,

F.A.O. Schwartz