Stringing Along an Estonian Scam Artist Vol. I
We recently received some spam from Estonia (the ".ee" in his e-mail address is the Internet country code top-level domain of Estonia).
But instead of just deleting it, we decided to reply to our new friend and see where it lead, especially since it's obviously an attempt to suck us into a classic 419 fraud.
We'll update you whenever we hear back from our new Estonia pen pal. Below is his e-mail (Note the discrepancy between his e-mail name and e-mail address):
----- Original Message -----
From: "andreas olev" (andresolev@mail.ee)
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 6:52 AM
Subject: How are you
Hello,
I am sending you this email with reservations, basically because you may perceive my intentions wrongly.
The issue I want to reveal to you is a classified and sensitive one. On your response I will intimate you about this transaction and give you more information about myself.
Yours sincerely,
Andreas Olev
Here's our response. If you're wondering how we came up with our pseudonym, click here.
Hello Andreas,
Please rest assured I harbor no preconceived notions regarding you motives.
I understand this matter is classified and sensitive and will treat it as such.
I look forward to learning more about this transaction.
Yours Sincerely,
Alan Smithee
To be continued. . .