Create a scam-baiting response to the most recent email, to keep the scammer in a false sense of security.

Email #1, from Eric:

I need your assistance in a transaction due to the significance of your last name with my late client (Mr. Derrick T. McCaffrey).
Your prompt response will be appreciated for more details.

Sincerely,
Eric Gillet- Retired     

Email #2, from Cameron:

Dear <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PERSON>,

Thank you for reaching out to me regarding the transaction involving your late client, Mr. Derrick T. McCaffrey. I must admit, this caught my attention as the significance of my last name, McCaffrey, has always intrigued me. I would be more than willing to assist you further and learn more about the details.

However, before we proceed, I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide some additional information about Mr. McCaffrey and the nature of this transaction. As a potential collaborator, it is vital for me to have a clear understanding of the situation at hand.

Could you kindly share more information about Mr. McCaffrey’s background, his line of work, and any particular details about the transaction? Additionally, it would be helpful to know how my involvement can benefit both parties and what steps we need to take to facilitate the process smoothly.

I will eagerly await your reply with the necessary information. Once I have a better understanding of the matter, I can confidently assess how best to assist you in fulfilling this transaction.

Hoping for a swift response.

Warm regards,
Cameron McCaffrey

Email #3, from Eric:

Hello Cameron McCaffrey,

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to respond to my email.
 
I understand the fact that you may or may not be a relative of my late client  Mr. Derrick Thompson McCaffrey but please read carefully as I explain in detail why I contacted you.

 I am Mr. Eric Gillet- Esq Retired Partner. I worked with CMS DeBacker International Law Firm for 45 years but now retired. I am an attorney to Mr. Derrick Thompson McCaffrey, my late client died in a car crash with his immediate family and left behind a deposit of Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Euro with a bank here in Belgium.
 
I have not contacted you on the premise that I believe you to be a relative of my deceased client; my contacting you was due to personal discretionary policy so there are no reasons why I should have rather contacted all other persons with the same last name. Although there are lots of people with the same last name as yourself, I found and chose you from professional and personal endeavour which required me to contact both the U.S. Embassy here in Belgium and the Bureau of Data and Statistics which helped with a comprehensive list of individuals bearing the same last name. From the list I was able to conduct a genealogical analysis wherein the result on your name showed up as inconclusive and thus was a yardstick for my approaching you. However, this by no means implies you’re definitely related to my deceased client but rather a deal to successfully argue your relationship status with my deceased client.
                                                                                                                             
My message to you is a final option for me because of the circumstances surrounding this claim right now. Mr. Derrick Thompson McCaffrey was an oil merchant and he had oil dealings around Europe and Africa. He died at 54 alongside his wife, Olivia, 46, and their two daughters, Katharine, 19 and Yolanda 15. He lived the last of his years here in Belgium but travelled often to the United States. I served as his private finance attorney for the last Eight years preceding his death. Mr. Derrick migrated to Belgium a long time ago.
 
After the death of my late client, I was informed by the finance company to get any member of his extended family to put up a claim for his deposited funds with them due to his demise with his entire immediate family. However, it might interest you to know that, after a thorough investigation on the finance company, I found out that some members of the company are currently planning to divert this funds in their selfish interest and only want to use the excuse that since I am unable to get someone to make the claim, the money should be made serviceable and that means reverting the funds to the Government while the company retains a percentage of it.
 
On this note I decided to search for a credible person and finding that you bear a similar last name, I was urged to contact you, that I may, with your consent, present you to the organization (company) as my late client's surviving family member so as to enable you put up a claim in that capacity as a next of kin of my client.  I had to conduct a genealogical analysis wherein the result on your name showed up as inconclusive and this was the  yardstick used by me to approach you. However, this by no means implies you’re certainly related to my deceased client but rather a deal to successfully argue your  relationship status with my deceased client.
 
I have at my possession some very important legal documents that might be requested by the bank and can only be provided by my office. There is a legal reason for the confidentiality of this transaction because of its nature. I could be held for being in breach of a standard code of conduct of lawyer/client fiduciary relationship. I will appreciate it if you would uphold the trust I repose in you to have contacted you ab-initio.  Be rest assured that this is going to be done in line with the law as I have the documents to show to you as proof but I may not release them for your perusal for now due to security reasons until I have obtained your confidence. I will provide you with any information you need as we proceed.
 
I will not fail to bring to your notice that this proposal is hitch-free and that you should not entertain any fears as the required arrangements have been made for the completion of this transaction. Like I said, I require only solemn confidentiality on this.
 
It is my thinking that the mode of sharing would be 30% for me 70% for you at the end of a successful deal however this is open to deliberations.
 
If the details of my mail is well understood, do let me know if you are willing to go ahead so I can provide you with the contact of this finance company where this fund is lodged and advise you on how to proceed.

Please call or send me a text message at <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PHONE_NUMBER>.

Regards,

Eric Gillet- Retired Partner, at CMS DeBacker
Chaussée de La Hulpe 178
Brussels,  Belgium
Tel: <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PHONE_NUMBER>
To Call From Us Dial: (011-32) 460 248 281

Email #4, from Cameron:

Dear Eric Gillet- Retired Partner,

Thank you for contacting me and providing such detailed information. I must say, your proposal sounds intriguing, and I am definitely interested in proceeding further.

I completely understand the need for confidentiality and trust in this matter, and I assure you that your secret is safe with me. As a person who values discretion, I appreciate the importance of maintaining professional standards and will uphold the trust you have placed in me.

Regarding the sharing arrangement, I believe that 30% for you and 70% for me is reasonable. However, I am open to discussing this further and finding a mutually beneficial agreement. It’s crucial for both of us to be satisfied with the terms before moving forward.

If you could provide me with the contact details of the finance company where the funds are held, along with the necessary steps to proceed, I would greatly appreciate it. Furthermore, any pertinent legal documents you have in your possession would be helpful in understanding the process better.

Before we proceed any further, I have a few questions I would like to clarify. Could you please shed some light on the specific nature of the transaction? How long do you anticipate the process taking? And are there any legal or tax implications that I should be aware of?

Once I have all the necessary information, I will be ready to embark on this venture with you. I believe our collaboration can lead to a successful outcome.

Looking forward to your prompt response.

Best regards,
Cameron McCaffrey

Email #5, from Eric:

Dear Cameron McCaffrey,

Thanks once again for your email.

I assure you this transaction is going to be done in line with the law without any legal ramifications.

Having gotten your word on this, I would like to inform you that there is a need for us to keep in contact regularly so we can work in tandem as time is of the essence. As you may be aware, in business and as well as other relationships, trust and honesty is the guiding principle.

We will surely achieve the claim provided you follow my instructions and advice to enable the bank transfer the €15.8 Million Euro to you pronto. In order to have the funds released as soon as possible by the Bank where it is lodged, it is imperative to take necessary steps for the realization of this objective.

Paramount among these is to ensure you send a proper claim application to the bank to back your claim as the next of kin, I will draft the application on your behalf and forward it to you. You will be required to e-mail the letter to the bank on the contact which will be provided.

To ensure a well detailed application, you are required to send the below details to enable me draft the claim application letter. Be sure we have the correct information about you. All the required information are very important to enhance our claims:

A. Full Names:
B. Occupation:
C. Residence Address:
D. Marital Status:
E. Gender:
F. Your Direct Phone Numbers:
G. E-mail Address:
H. Date of Birth:  

I assure you this transaction will culminate in the successful release of these funds if we both work together as a team i.e. learning to confide and trust in each other. In doing so, we can both play our individual roles in this transaction effectively.  

Your acknowledgement to this mail is necessary to enable me to send you the draft application letter. You can contact me on my numbers as seen below if need be.

Email #6, from Cameron:

Dear Eric Gillet- Retired Partner,

Thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate your commitment to ensuring that this transaction is conducted within the boundaries of the law. It gives me confidence in our collaboration.

I understand the importance of regular communication, especially when time is of the essence. Rest assured, I will stay in contact as needed to ensure smooth progress and successful completion of this transaction.

To move forward, I am more than ready to provide you with the necessary information for the claim application letter. However, before I do so, I kindly request that you clarify a few points for me.

1. Can you please explain the specific legal process through which the funds will be released to me? Understanding the steps involved will help me prepare accordingly.

2. As we proceed, it would be helpful to have specific instructions on how to handle any potential taxation implications that may arise from this transaction. Could you please provide guidance in this regard?

Once I have a better understanding of these matters, I will be more than happy to provide you with the required details for the claim application letter. I look forward to receiving your response and continuing our collaboration.

In the meantime, I will contact you via the provided phone numbers if further clarification is needed.

Best regards,
Cameron McCaffrey

Email #7, from Eric:

1. Can you please explain the specific legal process through which the funds will be released to me? Understanding the steps involved will help me prepare accordingly.

Answer: I am going to provide you the contact details of the bank were your inheritance in order for you to contact them as next of kin to my late client, it's the bank who will provide you the legal process through which your inheritance will be released to you but you will keep me posted as soon as they respond to your email in order for me to guide you on what your response should be.

2. As we proceed, it would be helpful to have specific instructions on how to handle any potential taxation implications that may arise from this transaction. Could you please provide guidance in this regard?

Answer:   I can't speak on any issue now, let's wait to hear from the bank before we start making conclusions, but I assure you that everything will go smoothly on my side.

Regards,

Eric Gillet- Retired Partner, at CMS DeBacker
Chaussée de La Hulpe 178
Brussels,  Belgium
Tel: <PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_PHONE_NUMBER>
To Call From Us Dial: (011-32) 460 248 281

Email #8, from Cameron:

 Dear Eric Gillet- Retired Partner,

Thank you for your prompt response and for providing answers to my questions. I appreciate your guidance and assure you that I will keep you informed of any developments.

Regarding the legal process for the release of the funds, I eagerly anticipate receiving the contact details of the bank. Once I have this information, I will immediately reach out to them as the next of kin to Mr. Derrick T. McCaffrey. I will diligently follow their instructions and provide you with updates along the way.

As for potential taxation implications, I understand that we should wait until we hear from the bank before drawing any conclusions. I will trust in your expertise and guidance throughout this process to ensure everything is handled appropriately.

Rest assured, I remain committed to maintaining the utmost confidentiality and professionalism throughout this endeavor. Together, I believe we can successfully navigate this transaction and secure the funds.

Once again, thank you for your continued support. I look forward to your next communication, which will hopefully include the bank’s contact information.

Best regards,

Cameron McCaffrey
cmccaff1@fau.edu

Email #9, from Eric:

Dear Cameron,

To ensure a well detailed application, you are required to send the below details to enable me draft the claim application letter. Be sure we have the correct information about you. All the required information are very important to enhance our claims:

A. Full Names:
B. Occupation:
C. Residence Address:
D. Marital Status:
E. Gender:
F. Your Direct Phone Numbers:
G. E-mail Address:
H. Date of Birth:  

I assure you this transaction will culminate in the successful release of these funds if we both work together as a team i.e. learning to confide and trust in each other. In doing so, we can both play our individual roles in this transaction effectively.  

Your acknowledgement to this mail is necessary to enable me to send you the draft application letter. You can contact me on my numbers as seen below if need be.

Email #10, from Cameron:

Dear Eric Gillet- Retired Partner,

Apologies for any confusion, but I believe I already provided the required information in my previous email. Nevertheless, to ensure clarity and avoid any potential misunderstandings, I will provide the details once again:

A. Full Names: Cameron McCaffrey
B. Occupation: Business Consultant
C. Residence Address: 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
D. Marital Status: Single
E. Gender: Male
F. Your Direct Phone Numbers: +1 555-123-4567
G. E-mail Address: cmccaff1@fau.edu
H. Date of Birth: July 15, 1985

Please let me know if there are any errors or if any additional information is required. Once you have the draft application letter ready, please forward it to me so that I can review it before we proceed.

I appreciate your commitment to the successful release of the funds and assure you of my dedication to our collaboration.

Looking forward to your prompt response.

Best regards,
Cameron McCaffrey

Email #11, from Eric:

Dear Cameron McCaffrey,

Thanks once again for your email and cooperation so far. 

 

After a series of email exchanges, I’ll say there is a great deal of confidence building between us. Most especially as I’m sure you understand that I have gone great lengths to officially profile your relationship status with my client as UNCLE & NEPHEW  and as for your information, as a result, I have detailed the necessary steps and have prepared a specimen letter attached to this email for you with which you should establish communication with the bank’s DIRECTOR/HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT.

 

It is important that you handle communication as we will both agree from time to time. It is also very important that you do not disclose excessive information to the bank, except as we will both agree from time to time. With my deepest consideration on how to pursue this claims process, I am sending you further directives on the procedure to be adopted. I must say I am very willing to proceed with you on this especially as I do believe that you understand the fact that you need discretion and a firm stand as a surviving member of my client's family.

 

I am going further in this email to give you more details especially on the contact of the bank’s DIRECTOR/HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT as I was duly informed to refer all claim related matters there for prompt attention. However, I need you to constantly bear in mind that you will be required to handle this transaction with a high degree of diligence. All you need is to understand the entirety of this and you will have no problems executing it. I will surely stand by you to give you the required advice at every stage of this transaction.

 

The fundamental issue is to make the bank’s representative understand that you discovered some information on investment deposit in the archives/ library of your late UNCLE during your recent search in his old archives, (i.e. an independent discovery) and that the documents detailed a back-dated lodge of certain amounts in their banking institution and that you are willing at this time to put up a claim to repatriate the funds in favor of the extended family.

 

Now, the procedure I recommend you adopt is to send an email to the Bpost Bank. The email should be addressed to Mr. Sepp Benjamin as the DIRECTOR/HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT of the Bank. Attached file contains the APPLICATION LETTER which you are required to sign where necessary and send to the bank. In the attached file you will find the bank's email address, you must therefore copy (BCC) me when contacting the bank. I would suggest you communicate with them via email for now, as that way I will be able to advise, direct and guide your communication with them.

 

I would very much prefer if your first contact with the DIRECTOR/HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT goes electronically, as it may not be the best for you to speak with any official on the phone yet until you have received a preliminary response from them and which response you will need to forward to me for my own perusal. It is also important that you keep in touch with me as well as forward me any future replies from them as soon as they get to you and I will be sure to know what further steps to take.

 

I would like to inform you that this deal means so much to me and I trust you will handle it clinically as instructed and I’m sure we will be happy afterwards. Be free to email or call my number if you need clarity or further explanation.

 

Look forward to a progressive development.