My cousin's correspondence with a scam artist

He may have too much time on his hands, but this is funny stuff:


> From: confirmation@westernunion.com> Subject: Treat As Urgent ----- Western Union> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:41:56 +1030>> Hello,>> I'm Sure you must have been trying to send me an email regarding the $100,000 which is meant to be transferred to you.>> There is an error with the previous email.>> All you need to do is send me the last email you sent me to my previous email and we would go from there.>> Just reply to this email and we would receive it.>> Thanks,>> Western Union



From: _@hotmail.comTo: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comSubject: RE: Treat As Urgent ----- Western UnionDate: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:31:50 -0500
Hi--
Thank you for contacting me. Here is my information:
1.Full Name: Karma Sonam Wangyal2.Full Address: 4234 Alameda las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA, 943123.Marital Statue: Single4.Occupation: Engineer5.Age: 366.Sex: Male7.Nationality: American8.Tel.Number: 650 845 96759.Country Of Residence: United States
Thank you again.



From: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comTo: _@hotmail.comSubject: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:45:47 +0000

Attn
I am happy to inform you that the verification of your information sent to us was submitted to Your embassy here in united kingdom for screening and we just received a telegram stating that all your data submitted have being confirmed correct. (though it corresponded with what we have on record from the IMF) we have been advised to proceed with your transfer once you meet with the payment of our charges, but please be informed that transfer made cannot be picked up by you until you have fulfilled all your financial obligation as required of the International Monetary Fund(IMF). Please be informed that the funds are coming directly from the International Monetary Funds headquarters and we are only to pay beneficiaries once they meet their financial obligations. Also note that Western Union is not allowed to make all payment at once via Western Union Money Transfer due to the way the fund came to our headquarters and for security reasons. You are required to pay for the International Remittance File and the service charge attached to your first pay-out of $10,000.This is because the IMF did not pay for them.
The Western Union Charges fee/payment for your International Remittance File is £490 ( 490 pounds ) Your first pay-out of $10,000 has been sent to you but it has no Receiver's Name therefore you will be unable to pick it up until you remit the £490 ( 490 pounds ) to us before we can purchase the Remittance file with your name and put your name as the Receiver Name. Note that the remaining fund/payment will be paid in installments in the following order: 1. $10,000 made payable to you from the western union
2. $90,000.00 made payable to you via bank wire transfer from our designated paying bank. Upon receipt of the fee for the purchasing of your International Remittance File, you are receiving your first Pay-Out of $10,000
The money which has already been made ($10,000) will be withdrawn back and remember that the detail of the money that is available for you now does not bear your name as the Receiver's Name until you make the payment of the £490 ( 490 pounds ) You are to send the required £490 ( 490 pounds ) through any Western union outlet in your country to me using the information below so that your Remittance file can be purchased. Name: Mac Taylor
Address: 3 western union building,
City: London
zip code: SW15 6TL
country: United kingdom As soon as you have made the payment,you are advised to send the below to me immediately in order to pick it up and effect your transfer. Sender's Name:Sender's Address:Money Transfer Control Number (M.T.C.N):Total Amount Sent:
Have a nice day. Regards,
Mr. Mac Taylor


From: _@hotmail.comTo: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:50:20 -0500
Dear Mr. Taylor--
Thank you for the email below. I have just wired you over 500 pounds. Please confirm the receipt.
Thank you.
Karma


From: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comTo: _@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:53:09 +0000
Hello Again,
There is nothing to confirm as i didn't get any information from you
What is the details for the money you wired?


From: _@hotmail.comTo: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:24:59 -0500
Hello Sir--
I wired the money to the address you gave me below. Please confirm the receipt.
Thanks.


From: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comTo: _@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:28:06 +0000
Hello Again,
You are advised to send the below to me immediately in order to pick it up and effect your transfer. Sender's Name:Sender's Address:Money Transfer Control Number (M.T.C.N):Total Amount Sent:



From: _@hotmail.comTo: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:38:41 -0500
Sir--
Here is the info you requested below:
Sender's Name: Karma SonamSender's Address: 2234 Alameda de las pulgas, Red Wood City, CA, 94312, USAMoney Transfer Control Number (M.T.C.N): 213-45678-534e346Total Amount Sent: 500 Pounds.
Thank you.


From: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comTo: _@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:40:08 +0000
Scan the receipt


From: _@hotmail.comTo: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:57:35 -0500
Dear Sir--
I don't have a scanner, can you please wire me $10 so I can go to the shop to scan the receipt.
Thank you.


From: westernuniotransfers@hotmail.comTo: _@hotmail.comSubject: RE: WESTERN UNION TRANSFER FEEDate: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:04:24 +0000
Do not contact us again