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[whipper_snapper]

Quite. That money is being systematically looted by a chain of corrupt politicians from the very top to small time local administrators.

You might argue that the oil companies should be doing more to improve accountability, but it is hard to see how they could.

 

[Barr Avel]

I'm sorry you are quite right, the European companies are not directly involved and of course have no knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes. In fact they are totally blameless.

 

[Chris_Robb]

Bankers drafts from overseas - even France can take 6 to 12 months to clear, despite the bank telling you otherwise! Even in the uk it could be stopped up to 4 days. Only ever take "pushed" funds - ie Bacs or chaps - nothing else is really safe.

 

[Danny Jo]

[ QUOTE ]
I have asked him to forward money for admin costs now and the bait has been taken!

[/ QUOTE ] Just make sure you can justify the "administration cost". The trouble with playing fraudsters at their own game is that you won't be any less guilty of fraud if the victim is a fraudster.

 

[oldharry]

[ QUOTE ]
, the European companies are not directly involved and of course have no knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes.

[/ QUOTE ]

Of course they do, but its much easier to turn a blind eye - and it doesn't affect profitability.

 

[Csail]

This is the latest reply... and i don't care about 'name & shame' on this outfit.
Be aware,
Andy.

/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gifDear Andy,

Thanks for your mail. I want you to understand you only need the name and address where the sailing yacht is going so you can prepare a invoice.

Here it's the information to prepare a invoice stated below:

We are very much in interested in buying the Sailing yacht for sale and the asking price in pounds sterling 50,000GBP is satisfied by the client that want it.We will like you to get back with your full banking information for the transfer to take place in your nominated account with immediate effect.

Here it's the banking information needed for the transfer.

Bank Full Name------------

Bank Full Address including the Bank Zip Code---------

Bank telephone Number & Fax Number----------

Account Name & Account Number-------------

Sort Code & Swfit Code--------------

Your Telephone number----------

With all this information we can able to make the transfer of the money into your account and when you did received the money in your account the shipping company will come down to your location for pickup.

I hope the Sailing yacht is still in great shape? Because as soon as the money get into your account i will call you so the shipping agent can come directly to your location that same day and i want you to understand all the paper work will be sign in your location if the shipping company are coming for pickup.

Looking forward to hear good news from you.

Paul Gallagher

Contact details :
Paul Gallagher
73 stanmer park road
bn1 7kl brighton - United Kingdom
Tel : +447031898597 or +447024016867
E-mail : paulgallagher00212@yahoo.com
Occupation : dealer


Looking at 50k for a quick sale. Send me your bank details for the pre sale costs (survey etc) and we can exchange.
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Gallagher

Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: Sailing yacht For Sale /Colvic Atlanta 31 ketch


Dear Seller,

I am so glad to come across your Sailing yacht For Sale , pls let me know if stillin market or not? also i will like to know the present condition of it's condition ?also send the present pics for comfirmation if available ? and let me know if the item is negotiable or not so that we can proceed on negotiation immideatly .Also we are paying via cashier's cheque.I look forward to hear from you asap today.

Yours Faithfully

Paul Gallagher

Contact details :
Paul Gallagher
73 stanmer park road
bn1 7kl brighton - United Kingdom
Tel : +447031898597 or +447024016867
E-mail : paulgallagher00212@yahoo.com
Occupation : dealer

 

[Bob]

@csail
You will need all HIS details to prepare the documentation FIRST. His full name, passport number (copy to be scanned & emailed to you), full address, bank details, phone/fax, etc., etc.

Just a warning, if he has ANY of your real details drop this immediately.

 

[Bob]

Just Googled his phone number 447024016867

Seems the Lad is also involved in "Lottery" scams - amongst other "419" Nigerian scams.

See http://www.419eater.com (forums) to see how to handle this.

 

[vyv_cox]

<< Of course they do, but its much easier to turn a blind eye - and it doesn't affect profitability. >>

So what should they do? Pull out? How is that going to improve anything? As said earlier, most of the profit is in Swiss bank accounts with Nigerian names on them.

All of the oil companies employ local staff for more than 90% of their staffing. Investment from the European oil companies into equipment, training, exploration, is enormous. How is taking on the government, withdrawing capital and resources, pulling out, etc going to benefit Nigeria?

The only solution is for the oil companies to make representations to the Nigerian government to improve the situation, for both locals and expats. Unfortunately this has little effect.

 

[graham]

[ QUOTE ]
Just a warning, if he has ANY of your real details drop this immediately.

[/ QUOTE ]

Wise advice Bob .These scammers arent boy scouts.