>>> bethel smith 04/18/02 08:39AM >>>
TEL:+34 6161 86 901
Dear Sir,
This letter is not intended to cause you any
embarrassment in whatever form, rather compel to
contact your esteemed self, following knowledge of
your high repute and trust worthiness, is borne out of
this difficult situation that my country has found
herself at this time.
My name is Bethel Smith, and I am the eldest
son of the
Minister of Energy and Natural resources in the
President Robert Mugabe, (ZANU-PF) government in the
Republic of Zimbabwe, Southern Africa.
Due to the anticipated national crisis which
has
emanated from the present electioneering crisis of
President Mugabe?s re-election bid. My father has
detailed me to move overseas, to discuss with my "Supplier" (Business Partner) in my trading Business
here in Zimbabwe, to possibly receive a Big Steel Box
containing (Defaced-Cash), to the tune of
US$30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million US. Dollars) Only,
250kg, Alluvial 18k Gold dust (in gunpowder form),
195kg uncut Diamond gemstones.
He moved this box secretly, as a diplomatic
consignment and deposited it as a family treasure, in
the vault of a Security company in Europe, for
safe-keeping. This was at the being of this present
political crisis in our Zimbabwe.
My problem with this arrangement is that my
so called
Supplier has not been honest for
some time now, and is not a Character (Type of Person)
to entrust such huge amount of money in his care,
hence I am humbly looking for a Trust-worthy fellow to
present to my father as our possible receiver of the
money and other Treasures.
This search has become apparent, since the
European Union has placed some Economic Sanction on Zimbabwe,
and other world powers are following suit, due to the
new Zimbabwe government policies, that the world has
found to be Draconian in nature and unacceptable. This
has made it more impossible for us to deal with this
business in our family name, hence I am writing to you
to take-up the position of my supplier, to receive then
money on our behalf.
I will be giving you details, if you declare
your
interest, by replying to this secured E-mail address
, as soon as possible,
bearing in mind the need for confidentiality and
urgency of time.
God bless you
Bethel Smith
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Brad Christensen wrote:
And what do I get for being your supplier??
Brad Christensen
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>>> bethel smith 04/22/02 08:47AM >>>
Dear Mr Brad,
I sent you a mail last friday and have since been expecting your
reply . I do hope all is well .
I am still expecting your reply . I have accepted to give you
15% of the total sum .please get
back at me for more informations or call me on phone .Thank you
.
Bethel Smith
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Brad Christensen wrote:
Dear Bethel:
I would require 20% and I only conduct business matters face-to-face
and not over the fax machine. Perhaps we could meet in a location
that is convenient for both of us in France, Italy or London.
What do you suggest? Please reply rapidly because I am eager to
get started on this by meeting you at a location that is agreeable
to both of us.
Brad Christensen
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>>> bethel smith 04/26/02 09:41AM >>>
Dear Mr Brad,
Pursuant to our telephone conversation a while
ago.From my last conversation with my dad it seems,
we do not have any option at this state of the transaction.We
both, however arrived at adecission to
extend the 20% to you.I was at the security company and had a
vivid conversation with Mr Martins
Phillips,the director of operations of the Global Network Security.Top
of the agenda in my disscussion
was change of beneficiaryin your favour.During my visit to the
Security company.I officially introduced
you as the new beneficiary which would be put in black and white.The
most important thing right now,
is to arrange ameeting in madrid spain for relocation of the
fund, so that we can have access to the
fund.
Feel free to call Mr Martins Phillips on +34
651 467 461 as to know the modality of the claim
and onward transfer of the fund to your designated bank account
Thank you
Bethel Smith.
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Brad Christensen wrote:
My Dear Mr. Smith:
It was an extremely wise move to accede to my demands for more
money. Unfortunately my company is not authorized to travel to
Spain. Might I suggest France, Italy, London or Finland as an
alternate meeting spot? Nice is nice in France and so is Marseille,
plus these locales are a mere hop, skip and jump over the Pyrenees.
What do you say? Regarding Finland, it has fjords, but personally
I favor chevys. Please respond promptly because I am very eager
to enter into this lucrative business deal.
Brad Christensen
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>>> bethel smith 05/14/02 04:48AM
>>>
Sir,
I am sorry for writing this late. I have been busy trying to
persuade the security company to release the
certificate of deposit to you and this i succeeded in doing last
week and i am really happy about this
development.I want to let you know that every thing i have revolves
round this deposit and the earlier you
come to spain the better it is for us.From the news reaching
me from the security company we have up to
22nd of may to claim this deposit .You are now like a father
to me.You should bear in mind that my
investments will be directed by you untill after some time,when
i will be eligible to take charge.Meanwhile
i am in spain with the status of a refugee and i can do nothing
much without you.I have built that trust in
you and i know you are not going to cheat me. please let me know
your date of arrival here so that i will
prepare to receieving you.Thank you and God will surely see us
through.
Best regards
Bethel Smith
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Brad Christensen wrote:
My Dear Mr. Smith:
Yesterday I received a packet of information containing a proposed
agreement from a Martin Phillips of Global Network Security of
Madrid. Later in the day Mr. Phillips contacted me by phone to
urge me to come to Spain. I told him, as I have told you, that
my company's policies prohibit flights to Spain due to the fact
that four years ago a valued employee was severely injured during
the running of the bulls at Pamplona. This tragedy occurred when
the employee, let's call him Jon, fell down when getting up to
leave a tavern and cracked three ribs on a brass spittoon.
I told Mr. Phillips I can fly to France or Portugal, and then
could travel on ground to Spain, but only if one of Mr. Phillips's
employees meets me at the airport in France or Portugal and travels
with me to Spain. This is necessary because I do not speak French,
Portugese or Spanish and I am horrible with directions. By myself,
I assure you I would never be able to find the right location
in Spain and would wind up in Lithuania, or worse yet, New Jersey.
Personally, I am overwhelmed with emotion at your statement that
I am like a father to you. Bethel, as my newly adopted son, can
you please make sure Mr. Phillips agrees to meet me in France
or Portugal? Thanks in advance, my son, for your dedication and
hard work. But should you fail, you risk being sent to your room
for a "time out."
Brad Christensen
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>>> bethel smith 05/18/02 07:41AM
>>>
Dear Mr Brad,
Thank you for your mail .How are you and your
family.?My regards to them.
I have been speaking with Global Security officials
about your point of arrival and from all indication they
have accepted to pick you from portugal on your arrival to madrid.Please
let me know your flight schedule
to enable me liase with them for your welcome ,you know we have
an ultimatum to evacuate this
consignment on or before 22nd of may. i will suggest you try
to reach Mr Martin phillips on phone as soon
as you pick up this mail Thank you and best regards.
Bethel Smith.
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May 19, Brad Christensen wrote:
My Dear Mr. Smith:
Wow, time certainly is short. I will jump on an airplane tomorrow
and arrive in Lisbon at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22. I have booked
the flight already. It is American Airlines Flight 6050. Be sure
that you or Martin Phillips have somebody at the Lisbon airport
to meet me and transport me to Madrid. I will be wearing a purple
jumpsuit and an orange and green checkered sombrero so I should
be easy to spot. I did not have a recent photo, but I have attached
a picture of me taken in 1985. I am older now but I take Viagra
and Geritol daily and, as you can imagine, am still very handsome.
I am bringing $22,000 in cash to cover the protocol fee and the
cost of having you or your people bring me to Madrid. I do not
have an e-mail address for Martin Phillips and have been unable
to reach him by phone so it is up to you Mr. Smith to make sure
somebody meets me at the Lisbon airport. If nobody meets me, I
will turn around and go home. All the best on the consummation
of this fabulous financial opportunity for us all!
Brad Christensen
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05/21/02 04:41AM >>>
Dear Mr Brad ,
I have read the mail you sent to me.Every thing
is in place.As soon as you arrive just give me a
call . my number is + 34 6161 86 901.
Bethel Smith.
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My Dear Mr. Smith:
Spoke to Martin Phillips this morning and he has guaranteed that
I will be met at the Lisbon airport so that we can travel promptly
to Madrid to finalize the wonderful financial opportunity that
will allow us all to live in obscene and unrestrained extravagance
the rest of our lives and beyond!! I'll see you tomorrow morning.
Remember to look for the extremely handsome mature (some louts
say "old" but what do they know) gentleman with the
jumpsuit and sombrero. Got to go now and catch my flight. Bye-ya.
Brad Christensen
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After not showing up at the Lisbon, Portugal airport:
>>> bethel smith 05/22/02 05:46AM >>>
MR BRAD,
THANK YOU FOR DISSAPOINTING ME .I REALLY EXPECTED
TO SEE YOU IN LISBON
BUT YOU FAILED TO TURN UP REASONS BEST KNOWN TO YOU .
BETHEL SMITH
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May 22, 7:37 a.m. voice mail.
“Hello? Good afternoon. My name
is Bethel Smith. I’m calling from Madrid, Spain. I really
want to speak with Mr. Brad Christensen. Please get back at
me. My number is (unintelligible). Please, it is important.
Thank you.”
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My Dear Mr. Smith:
I feel like an absolute fool! I misread the sign at the airport
and got on a flight to Lisbon, North Dakota, which is in the U.S.
Luckily I brought my laptop computer along so I am able to contact
you from the Dairy Queen here in Lisbon, ND. When we landed I
was stunned by the shortness of the flight and by all the red-necked
people here wearing overalls and green caps (see attached) . Boy
did I look out of place with the jumpsuit and checkered sombrero!
They even threw me out of the First & Last Chance Bar! I'd
call, but the phone at the Gas Plus Convenience Store is broken.
I was so wanting to see a bull fight, but here in North Dakota
they only fight pit bulls. I cannot get a flight back to Phoenix
for several days, but I will continue to communicate
with you by e-mail.
Brad Christensen
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May 22, 8:09 a.m. voice mail.
“Hello, Mr. Brad Christensen? This
is Martin Phillips. I am calling in respect of your arrival
today in Lisbon. I have sent my driver to pick you up at the
airport but unfortunately up to date he never saw you. So we
are skeptical about what is going on. So please get back to
me whatever the situation be. I await your call. My number is
34651467461.”
May 22, 1:29 p.m. voice mail.
“Hello? Mr. Christensen, this is
Martin Phillips. Well, um, I do not know what the position of
things is. I sent my driver down to Portugal to pick you up,
but unfortunately we did not see you. And I don’t know
what you mean by that. If you knew you were not coming you would
not allow us to waste our efforts down there. It is important
that you get back to me on my number for all of our conversations.
I await your call. “
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My Dear Mr. Smith:
I have been able to use the phone at the Dairy Queen in Lisbon,
North Dakota, but only to make calls in the U.S. I called my office
to let people know my whereabouts and they told me that somebody
is trying desperately to talk to me on the phone. I am thinking
that maybe your lawyer, Martin Phillips, does not know I took
the wrong airplane. Please forward this e-mail to Mr. Phillips
and also try to reach me at the Lisbon Dairy Queen. The number
is (701) 683-5165. I expect to be spending quite a bit of time
at the Dairy Queen over the next several days because I have acquired
a taste for their Blizzards. If I'm not at the DQ, I may be at
the Pizza Ranch. The number there is (701) 683-4017. I now am
wearing a green John Deere cap instead of the sombrero. Lisbon
is a small town so the next flight to Phoenix isn't until Saturday
afternoon, unless I take a crop duster to Fargo for a connecting
flight. The crop duster, however, is booked until Saturday morning,
so I guess I'm just stuck here. Best regards,
Brad Christensen
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Sent 5-23-02 but delivery
failure; address no longer good:
My Dear Mr. Smith:
I was just in the Dairy Queen and they told me you have been
trying to reach me all day! Sorry, but I spent most of the day
there yesterday and you never called then. You also have not e-mailed
me. Tonight I will be eating dinner at Cattleman's Club Lounge
in Lisbon, North Dakota. The phone number there is (701) 683-4341.
I am staying at the Super 8 Motel, but there are no phones in
the guest rooms; only one phone downstairs and there's always
a line of old, blue-haired ladies who are here for a darning convention.
Their wild and seemingly reckless use of sharp sticks has me scared,
especially since several seem to be nearly blind! But it is their
incessant chattering, constant gossip and sexual advances that
have driven me from the motel during the daylight and early evening
hours. Lately I've been spending most of my time at the Cattleman's
Club Lounge and the Pit Stop Bar & Grill [(701) 683-5501].
I can't wait to return to Phoenix so I can start afresh in the
pursuit of our lucrative financial opportunity. This time I'm
going to abandon company policy and fly directly to Madrid. All
the best, and please e-mail or telephone me soon because I haven't
heard a word from you.
Brad
