When I received a random email last week from an unknown ‘lady’, I decided I should string the sender along a bit. Here is the original email, plus my response. It is obviously the start of a hopeful scam attempt; the good news is that they did respond again! Part 2 will be posted later this week, email addresses hidden for obvious reasons:
From: sunXXXbeamXXXXX@live.com
To: deathonthestairs
Subject: Ice Breaker
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:22:56 -1000
How is it going with you today..hope that you are having a cheerful day with a smile.Its always an adventure getting the chance to know someone..the different things that a person may like and how it comes together with another party you are getting to know.It just shows that two people from different world no matter how far apart they are can get the chance to know each other no matter how different they maybe..there is always a spark that can bring them together for the chance to know each other,each minute or second that passes by us we lose it if we dont do anything specail with it..or worth thinking about.The funny thing about life is that..time waits for no man or lady…so it up to the individual on how they spend each moment.
So i would break the ice and get the chance to let you know how i see life through my eyes and how things go down with me..but the main thing is that i feel we should get the chance to know our set of mind and see how we both can make a fit for each other..but with how we have started out..i think that we have a fighting chance..what do you think about that?
My life has had its ups and down..I lost my parents when i was a young lady.I was there only child,it was hard for me since i didn’t have any other brothers or sisiters to talk or spend time with.So i spent most of my child hood years moving out and in with family until i finally landed with my Aunt.She took care of me and show me how to grow up as a man and learn to depend on myself and learn how to take care of myself.I did that and learn how to be a woman at a young age..but its not the best way i could have lived as a child..but i feel that it taught me the ropes of life how not to be caught off guard.I got all the love and time i needed from her..and that is how i got the chance to know more about the Army and how i can make a difference in war torn countries.I join the army at a young age..and i started out with mainly with the mind that i wanted to visit other countries and see how i can could be the best of help.I did lots of traveling but i didnt plan it to be a part of me until i saw how war can change lives of kids and people in a country..it can be very heart breaking..but i saw this was what i wanted to do and i stuck with it.I had my fair share of action as i got the chance to be up and front with the war areas as in Pakistan and Sudan.After my tour i got the chance to get back and focus abit on the family life the best way i can.
This is was something i wasnt really good at..but im not the type who likes to give up..I got on the dating scene and met a couple of nice guys..but when i made it clear it to them i was looking for something strong and which can last..i guess i scard them away..or they just didnt like my strong mind..but im also soft..im just catuious since i know i have a fragile heart..so do you think you can take of my heart.Well i hope so..but from my exprience..i think we should always look on the brighter side of things..and see how it goes..can we agree on that?
Well i dont want to bore you so much about things about me..This just an icebreaker about me and how things have been moving towards with me..we all have a story to tell..so Im hoping for the chance to know about you..how things have worked out for you..the good the bad..anything that you would like to share about you..your family..how work effects your life..cos i know it does that to us all ..just in different ways..dont you?
Im ready to hear from you when you are..this just an ice breaker..so feel free to let me know anything you feel comfortable..and im sure we will have more to say later on.
Until then..keep the smile and have a good one.
Sarah.xx
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And my response:
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From: deathonthestairs
To: sunXXXbeamXXXXX@live.com
Subject: RE: Ice Breaker
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:14:40 +0000
Hi Sarah,
How delightful it is to receive such an eloquent introduction, I am truly touched by the time you took to compose such an interesting email.
I am very well today thank you – the sun is out and I’m enjoying life a great deal. Of course I’m smiling, how could I not be after receiving not 1, but 2 lovely pictures of you!
I agree about meeting a new person is an adventure, I like how deep you got with it; mentioning the minutes and seconds passing, the spark and the fact that two people from different lives can come together as you explained. It made me think! Usually, I just go out and meet someone, ask them if they like playing Lego, and that’s it, a friendship is born. Perhaps I should think more spiritually like you?
I’m sorry to hear you lost your parents – did you check down the back of your sofa? Good on your aunt for bringing you up like she did, I was a bit concerned by the fact she showed you how to grow up as a man? Is there something I should know? Pakistan and Sudan must have been tough? The nearest I’ve got to war was when I was 11 and Mark ‘Fatty’ Rodgers stole my pencil case. I ended up in detention after shooting him in the neck with my spud gun. To be fair, he did chase me with a sausage on a fork, but I was quicker than him and he ended up eating it.
The dating scene, ah yes, this is what it’s all about! You say you’re looking for something strong and that will last – what do you really mean? Like a house or something? Or do you mean spiritually again, like a meeting of two hearts, entwined romantically? I could look after your fragile heart, no problem, but I must warn you, I do smoke, so I’ll have to make sure I go outside for cigarettes so I don’t cause your heart further damage. I agree, we should see how things go! Where are you from?
Don’t worry about boring me, I’ll bore you if I get the chance lol!
Hmm, what do I want to share? Well, when I was 9, my parents moved from the UK to Russia. It was hard meeting new people and making friends at school, so my father removed my from school and I was taught how to fight bears. This was better for me, but only a year later, they returned to the UK. I moved into a tough estate, but soon worked my way to top dog, getting credit from other youths, not for being a bully, but for being a protector of people. I stopped muggings, and helped old ladies cross the road. I suppose I was a bit like Eric the Bananaman, and I was soon getting enough respect from people to earn me the nickname ‘The Don’. I soon grew bored of this and moved to the county I currently reside, taking up fishing to calm my overstressed body. After winning a couple of championships, which helped me make a living, I retired to give other people a chance to become world champion, and now I just work a 9 to 5 job, but I enjoy it immensely.
Thanks again for the introduction, I look forward to hearing from you soon! Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep smiling! xx
Part 2: https://kylejwilkins.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/the-scam-email-part-2/
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