PART 3 - AIRSHIPS, SECURITY COMPANIES AND A "HOW TO" LESSON FOR THE LADS ON MAKING UP DOCUMENTS

SIR MARK TIME

Sir,

It has come to my attention that there are several boxes being stored by your Security Company to which I am rightly etitled to take possession. Please contact me as soon as possible so that I may arrange their collection.

Sincerely,

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Sir Mark Time
Chairman
Blue Sky Mines NL
Tel: 1-206-984-2993
Fax: 1-206-984-2993

This arrived on my birthday. Seems the lad doesn't like it when Sir Mark goes quiet. Gee...Can't I have a day off from the lads? And nothing from scamorama staff either for my birthday! Boo hoo! :P

[If we'd only known! Happy Birthday Sir Mark, and many happy returns!

HIPY PAPY BTHUTHDTH THUTHDA

BTHUTHD

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Dear Mark,

I have not heard from you today. Please, write me on the posistion of things.

Mr. Binu

Time to see if the lad's paying attention. I won't use the thylacine angle this time. Might save that for one of the other lads. For Mr Binu I think I'll introduce my pride and joy - the Hindenburgen! Let's hope he doesn't spot the US Navy writing on the side of it :P

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SIR MARK TIME

Binu,

As I mentioned in my previous email, I have been quite busy with our planned float on the Stock Exchange. Bankers and Accountants were determined to see the Nutbaggia Valley Project so I took them on a tour using our company's airship. We purchased it second-hand and managed to save quite a bit of money that way. I'll enclose a picture of my pride and joy - the Hindenburgen. Unlike the old fashioned airships, this one is filled with methane because it's cheaper than other lighter-than-air gasses. [Note to readers. It probably isn't, but the lad doesn't know that]

I did send a brief email to the security company yesterday outlining my intentions, but I haven't heard back from them yet.

And one to the lawyer too. Gotta make sure he's awake.

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SIR MARK TIME

Glen,

FYI. I have contacted the Security Company regarding the boxes in storage. So far nothing in reply, and I'm not about to head off to Spain until I am certain that all is in readiness.

Nearly forgot this. Time to see whether I can get the lad interested in the Church of the Stroked Banana. After all, I won't be doing busiess with non-members. This could be the only fictiional church with a non human priest. Take a look at http://www.thewiggles.com.au/about/friends/henry.html and you'll see why!

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SIR MARK TIME

Glen,

I'll send this to your other mailbox just in case you didn't receive the earlier message. Things are still busy here, and I've had Brother Henry O'Ctopus (it's pronounced oh-topus...It's an old Gaelic name or so I'm told) praying for the mine and the success of the company. Are you a religious man by any chance? Have you considered joining our church - the church of the Stroked Banana?

Note: forwarded message attached.

Sir Mark Time

Binu's getting anxious - what's with the delay? Alas, I won't be calling. Too busy to call, my lad.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Dear Mark Time,

Thanks for the update. I quite understand your tight schedule, notwithstanding, you can as well attend to our affairs.I suggest that you contact the company by phone since they have not responded to your email to know the situation of things.

Please call them and update me on the outcome of your discussion with them.

Thanks and remain blessed

Mr. Binu

Woohoo! Time to get cranky at the Security Company. This is going to be like shooting fish in a barrell!

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

What the devil is going on, man? I've been waiting for a reply concerning items stored with your company, but I haven't heard a peep from you at all! I don't quite know what it's like in Europe, but in this country, silence definitely ISN'T golden.

I'm prepared to travel to conclude this business, but I need to know more information before I hop on a plane, willy-nilly only to find you're not prepared!

I await your reply,

Sir Mark Time

Bugger. No progress on the Church of the Stroked Banana front. Might keep trying though. I suspect the lad in Spain will be my most likely target.

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GLEN COXWELL

Dear Mark Time,

I was off the Internet zone, which made me unable to communicate with you and your partner.
I passed both the fax, phone and email contacts of the company in Spain to you, if they have not responded to your email, you can either call or fax them a letter.

Sincerely,
Glen Coxwell Esq.

I was actually pretty pleased with this next attachment. I've deliberately made it a pdf so that the lads might hopefully be a little more impressed. I'll try to throw in the tried and tested "we need a password so I know it's really you" routine. Let's see if that wastes more lad time.

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SIR MARK TIME

Binu,

I'll see if I can call the company today. The stock analysts have been extremely enthusastic about the future prospects for Blue Sky Mines. Once the company goes public, there'll be no stopping us! I only hope that we can conclude this business so that you can invest in us and reap the benefits!

On a positive note, I enclose a copy of this article that will appear in the next International Mining Journal. It's a newsletter that's circulated among mining companies around the world. Not many people know of it outside the mining industry. Please let me know what you think!

I think that security is to be of utmost importance now. I propose that we adopt a secret phrase so that we can be confident that one party isn't an impostor trying to trip the other up. How about "Stroke my Banana" - the motto of my church?

Yours in Christ, (Stroke my Banana)

Sir Mark Time



Sir Mark baulks at calling Spain. Can't they contact me first?

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SIR MARK TIME

Glen,

I confirm receipt of your email. I will attempt to call the Security Company, but the head of security here at Blue Sky Mines is a naturally suspicious gent and has recommended that I establish e-mail contact with the first to try to sort out the modalities.

I'm sure I've asked you this before, but I didn't get a clear answer. Are you a religious man by any chance? IT would set my mind at ease if I knew I was dealing with a fellow Christian. Brother Henry O'Ctopus from the Church of the Stroked Banana has been praying for me over the last week or so. It's nice to be in someone's prayers.

Sir Mark Time

Finally, after a week or so of general matey-ness and testing the waters, the lads feel ready to start with the scam. About bloody time! Still, this lot seems very, very well organised. A check of James Anderson's IP (81.32.118.1) reveals:


Location = Madrid, Spain
lat/lon = 40.25n, 3.43w
source = .\data\geo.vdb:rima-tde.net.txt
type = authoritative
place-key = es-madrid
geo-key = es-madrid -> .\data\geo.vdb

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.
Campo De Las Naciones,
28042 Madrid, Spain.
Tel: 0034 61 95 34 905
Fax: 0034 91 61 97 007

Attn: Mr. Mark Time

Dear Sir,

We write to notify and confirm to you that we have receiveda consignment fromAfrica in your favour tagged diplomatic items of high values and have also received instructions from your partner/depositor for the release of the consignment to you as the new beneficiary and owner of consignment.

We advice you to travel down to Madrid-Spain to sign the consignment release order that would facilitate the release of your consignment to you as the actual beneficiary and owner.

You will be required to travel with the following:
1. A copy of your passport for identification proof.
2. A copy of the certificate of deposit and power of Attorney.
3. The custom duties, Administrative/Handling charges amount toEight ThousandFive Hundred and Fifty Euros (8,550.00euros), payable in cash only.

We hereby inform you that an appointment has been scheduled for you fornext week, we also advice you to inform this officeof your travelling date and time, to enable the protocol officer meet with you at the airport and bring you down to the venue of the meeting.

For further clarifications, please contact the undersigned on his 24hrs service line 0034 65 95 00 555, for more enquiries and information. You can count on our professional assistance always.

We thank you for using our service and we are looking forward to serving you better as a client.

Best regards,

James Anderson
(Director of Operations)

Hmm...The consignment's from AFRICA? I thought it was from Brunei! Huzzah! An inconsistency to point out to Binu and waste more time! But 8,550 Euros seems a lot to lug around in cash. I can almost hear the lads thinking "must scam white man...must scam white man" Looks like James is the man whose pic I'll be grabbing. Not quite the leading character I wanted, but still, beggars can't be choosers :P

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

I confirm receipt of your instructions regarding the consignment. I will make the necessary arrangements to collect it in Spain as soon as possible. How is the weather in Spain this time of year? I do have a couple of questions to raise concerning your instructions.

1. I am required to travel with a copy of the certificate of deposit and Power of Attorney forms. I do have a copy of the Power of Attorney form, but as yet I do not have a copy of the certificate of deposit. Where might I be able to obtain one?

2. You make mention of custom duties, Administrative/Handling charges of 8,550 Euros. Can you be a little more specific and provide more information on this? How much of this payment is in relation to customs duties, and how much is pertaining to Administrative and handling charges? What exactly are these charges anyway?

I'm a little nervous about carrying a large amount of cash with me so I will be escorted by my head of security. This is just to ensure that I'm not mugged or robbed before I meet you.

Finally, I've mentioned this to my partner and his attorney. I'd be much more comfortable knowing I was dealing with someone who was a religious man. Have you considered joining my church, the Church of the Stroked Banana? You would be made most welcome, and I'm sure the pastor, Brother Henry O'Ctopus (pronouced oh-topus) would be delighted to hear from you. I haven't mentioned this to him yet, but I would be willing to make the introductions if you are interested in joining our order.

Sincerely,

Sir Mark Time

At this point in time I haven't received a copy of the deposit certificate. Yet more time wasting! Laissez les bons temps rouler! Time to express my shock and dismay at the extortion from the Security Company.

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SIR MARK TIME

Stroke my Banana

Binu,

I have just received word from the Security Company, and I'm a bit worried, my friend. I fear they may be trying to deceive you! James Anderson informs me he has a consignment from Africa, but I was under the impression that you had managed to send it from Brunei before being placed under house arrest by the Sultan!

Next, he's claiming I need to take 8,550 Euros in cash when I head to Spain to collect the boxes! I've asked why I should take such a large amount of cash, but all I have been told is it's for "custom duties and administrative/handling charges!"

Finally, he's mentioned a certificate of deposit, but I don't have any such thing! Did you manage to send it to your lawyer? If so, now would be the time for him to send it to me. Otherwise I fear any trip to Spain will be in vain!

My friend, I fear the Security Company is trying to take advantage of us. I'll bring my lawyer, Leo Liability in on this to sort things out, but if James were a member of the Church of the Stroked Banana, that would be a differet situation altogether. After all, I trust only you and my fellow church members.

Write back as soon as possible,

Remain blessed in Christ,

Sir Mark Time

Stay tuned for more. There's plenty more suspense waiting down the Blue Sky Mine!

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PART 4 - THE FIRST LET DOWN

Here's where I'll really start to throw spanner after spanner in the works. At present the lads think I'm in transit from Frankfurt to Madrid, but won't they be in for a surprise!

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mr. Mark Time

Dear Sir,

With reference to your email dated Thursday 30th September 2004, we wish to inform you that we need the copy of certificate of deposit to check with the original copy we are having in our file, and we would advice you to contact your partner and secure the copy of certificate of deposit.

However, be informed that the Custom Duties, Administrative/Handling Charges is for the release of your consignment an it has to be paid to the appropriate offices before your consignment can be release to you in Madrid. The custom charges is 3,450.00euros and the Administrative/Handling Charges is 5100.00euros payable in cash before the release of your consignment. Be informed that our company provide maximum security for our clientsand we advice you to drop the idea of coming with a security to avoid been mugged or robbed, we guarantee your safety in Madrid. We can always assure you of your safety and our professional assistance.

Also, we informed you that an appointment for the signing and release of your consignment has been fixed for you for next week Tuesday 5th October 2004 and meeting hour is 12noon. We advice you to meet up with the meeting appointment and timeto avoid any delay.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Madrid next week.

Best regards,

James Anderson

(Director of Operations)

Still no luck with getting any pics from the lads, but I'm determined to get a trophy by hook or crook! At this point in time I decided to apply the brakes a little to try to make it more believable.

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

I will see whether I can obtain the copy as per your request.

Thankyou for providing additional information concerning the 8,550 euro payment that is required to complete this transaction. However, I'm still a little unsure why the administrative and handling charges are 5,100 euros. Exactly what is this for? If it's for stationery, office overheads and so on, that's fine. But I should warn you that I am a devout member of the Church of the Stroked Banana, and if I find out that it's for booze and nudie bars, I'll be most disappointed.

I thank you for the offer of security upon my arrival at the airport in Madrid. Am I to assume that you will be greeting me in person? To put my mind at ease, I would prefer it if I could see a picture of you with a sign that states the motto of our church: "Stroke my Banana". In this country, "stroke my banana" means "shake my hand". Please make sure that this picture is sent prior to my departure. I'll advise when I plan to head to Madrid.

Sincerely,

Sir Mark Time

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Dear Mark,

I appreciate your update on your communication with the Security and finance company so far.

I have contacted my attorney to verify the details he left with the security company as regard to the deposits. This is in respect of Mr. James statement on consignment from Africa. I am yet to hear from him, but from my understanding, Mr. James is trying to know if you are the real person that has to come for that consignment. It is left for you to correct that by informing him that you are the rightful beneficiary to the consignment. This has to be done by letting him know that he made a mistake and that the consignment is from Brunei ok

Please Mark, email him now that the consignment was moved from Brunei and not Africa.

Being a businessman, you should now that the period that the consignment has stayed in their custody must have accrued some charges and I hope that is why they are charging such huge amount of cash.

As earlier informed you Mark, the documents as relates to the deposit were handed over to my attorney who gave it to the Security Company before his traveling. That was why Mr. Glen Coxwell prepared the power of attorney, which will identify you as the beneficiary to the deposit. Now Mark, contact James and get him informed that the deposit certificate and every other documents as relates to the deposit were handed over to them my our attorney Mr. Glen Coxwell prior to his traveling. Also inform him that he gave you power of attorney that will identify you as the beneficiary to the consignment. You can as well forward or fax the power of attorney to him.

You dont have to suspect anybody until you get to Spain. All you have to do at this point is to make a solid arrangement to get all their requirements ready and head to Spain to conclude this affair.

Please Mark, tell me when you will be moving to Spain.

I wait to hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Mr. Binu

I'm glad he pointed out I didn't have to suspect anyone UNTIL I arrived in Spain. So does that mean I distrust everyone on sight? Time to get paranoid...

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SIR MARK TIME

Binu,

Now that we are approaching the most important part of this exercise, I feel it is VITAL that we maintain proper precautions to ensure that neither party is being deceived. Therefore, it is CRITICAL that we adopt a phrase that only the two of us know when corresponding with each other. I suggest we use "Stroke my Banana".

I'll contact Glen to see if I can obtain a copy of the certificate of deposit. I hope you trust my business instincts when I tell you that there's something that seems a little odd with the Security Company. I have a sneaking suspicion that they are trying to deceive and defraud you, my brother.

I am making arrangements to fly to Spain as soon as possible. I will contact the Security Company with the arrangements. I do feel, however, that I can reduce the fees.

Sir Mark Time

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

I'm in the process of making arrangements to head to Spain in the middle of October. I will be in New York on business and will fly to Madrid from there.

However, there are some additional queries I would like answered before I progress any further.

1. You mentioned that you had received a consignment from Africa, but I am unsure if this is the same consignment as the one I am to collect. I was under the impression that it had been shipped from Brunei. Can you please clarify this for me?

2. My attorney, Glen Coxwell, should have provided you with a copy of the deposit certificate. I will contact him separately, but if you do indeed already have this document, why should I provide you with something that you already have?

3. I can forward a copy of the power of attorney form to you should you require proof of my bona fides, but I am not going to make any concrete plans for travel to Spain until these questions are answered.

Finally, I have yet to receive a picture you holding the greeting sign as agreed. Please send a picture of you holding a sign that reads "Stroke my Banana". That way I will be reassured that I am being met by the appropriate party.

My tentative flight details are as follows:

Oct 11: Singapore Airlines New York - Frankfurt (flight SQ25)
Oct 12: Iberia Airlines Frankfurt - Madrid (flight IB3507) arriving 15:00.

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Sir Mark Time

Of course, if I don't get my pic, how will I know what the lads look like? Not that I'll be in Madrid, but the lads don't know this!

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SIR MARK TIME

Glen, I have received correspondence from the Security Company concerning a deposit certificate. At present I do not have a copy of this document, and without it, I cannot head off to Spain to collect the consignment on behalf of Binu. These delays are starting to concern me. Please either email a copy of the certificate of deposit or alternatively fax it to me on 1-206-983-2993. If you're busy with other clients, please let me know, and I will arrange for my corporate counsel, Leo Liability to contact the security company and arrange a copy of the certificate to be sent to me.

Sir Mark Time

Binu's starting to get anxious again. He didn't quite get the code phrase right, but rather than spook him I decided to let this lapse slide.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

The Stroked Banana

Dear Mark

I appreciate the security measure quoted on this project, I will always attach such in all my mails to you.

Mark, if you have carefullygone through the first mail from Mr. Glen, WHICH I FORWARDED TO YOU IT stated that he has personally handed over to the company all the documents as regards to my deposit and that was why he prepared the power of attorney that has to be presented to the Security company for them to officially identify you as the beneficiary to the deposit. I have equally asked you to contact the Security Company with a copy of the Letter Of Power Of Attorney, informing them that our attorney named Glen Coxwell has sent the deposit documents to them.

The security company has a laid down procedures of releasing any consignment on their custody and am quite sure that that is what they trying to carry out. Done suspect any body ok. What you have to think most is on how to work towards releasing the consignment.

When are you moving to Spain for the completion of this affair?

Please, email me in the shortest possible time on your arrangement to get to Spain and have this consignment released and deposited in your account for our investment in Blue Sky Mines.

The batter to my Palm V is down, and needed to be recharged.

I wait to urgently hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Mr. Binu.

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GLEN COXWELL

Attn: Mark Time The deposit certificate to your consignment has been submitted to the customer service of Equity Trust Incoporated Spain. With the power of attorney already sent to you, you will be legally recognised as the lawful beneficiary to the cosignment. Kindly forward or fax the power of attorney to the company in Spain and head for its release. Forward a copy of this mail to the Security company. Keep in contact for advice on this project.

Sincerely, Glen Coxwell Esq.

Seems the lads have their stories slightly mixed. I could have continued to argue over this, but I'd already agreed to head to Spain on the 12th, and I feared that had I spent too much time messing around with details, the lads may have lost interest in the scam. Finally the lads in Madrid start to stick to sing from the same hymn book as Binu and the "lawyer".

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mr. Mark Time

Dear Sir,

With reference to your email, we inform you that theres a typing error with the information provided to you and we are very sorry for the mistakes. Be informed that your consignment was received from Brunei not Africa. Also, we informed you that we are in receipt of all necessary papers of release, the certificate of deposit and power of attorney and its not mandatory to come along or present copys of the documents. However, be informed that nothing has been agreed regarding your request to send you a picture holding your church sign, we are sorry to inform you that we cannot provide you with such picture or information.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Madrid.

Best regards,

James Anderson

(Director of Operations)

Sir Mark stalls for time. Not going anywhere without answers to questions, my lad!

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

Thankyou for clarifying the origin of the consignment.

There is one additional point I'd like cleared up, however. Please note that while it may seem pedantic of me to be asking such questions, in my experience it's better to get all these issues resolved before I head over to Spain only to find out that there was something left undone that could potentially delay the transaction.

You mentioned earlier that I needed to contact my partner to secure a copy of the certificate of deposit, yet you mention that you are already in receipt of all the papers necessary for the release of the consignments.

I still intend to follow the flight itinerary as specified to you earlier, and the request for a picture of you holding the greeting sign is to ensure that I am met by the appropriate representatives from your company. I have had a number of instances where anti-mining protestors have sought to disrupt my business dealings so I tend to be quite security conscious as you can appreciate.

Sir Mark Time

Time to go silent for a couple of days. This should do the trick nicely.

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SIR MARK TIME

Stroke my banana

Binu,

I have made arrangements to be in Spain on October 12th. I will be in New York on business later this week and will travel to Madrid from there.

Please note that I need to make sure that everything is in readiness so that I don't waste time only to find that I've made a trip over there for no reward.

Be patient, and you'll seen get your reward.

Sir Mark Time

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MR BINU VARGHESE

STROKE MY BANANA

Dear Sir Mark,

Thanks so much on your assurance to work towards the release of the deposit. You need not to border on any thing. I have been assured equally by my lawyer Mr. Glen Coxwell that all has been set for the release of the consignment on your arrival in Spain.

With my status here in Brunei, I will appreciate that you think mostly on resolving my problem before any other business. This transaction are of mutual stand and will be lucrative to the Blue Sky Mines. 12th of this month is just a week from now, the Sultan and his security operatives are carrying out much investigation on finding out funds looted by the Prince, I wouldn't want then to dictate my deposit in Spain and this is why I plead for you to make arrangements to be in Spain before your stipulated date. If the bill from the Security company might be the cost of the delay, I will appreciate if you can contact the security company and reach an agreement on fee waiver which will allow you pay the minimal administrative and handling charges to the deposited consignment.

Bye and large, try to put your self on my shoe. The funds in question is my only hope for my future survival and this is why you must make efforts to be in Spain this week and get the funds released and transferred to a more favourable economic settings.

Please Mark, tell me which day of this week you moving to spain?

Eager to hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Mr. Binu

At least the lad's getting the pass phrase right. I'm amazed he hasn't suspected I'm taking the mickey out of him. He must be under prerssure from his boss though. It's a rare day when a lad is prepared to lower the amount of the initial scam, but maybe I'm wrong.

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mark Time

Dear Sir,

With reference to your email, we inform you that sending you a picture is out of our professional undertaken. However, we can assure and guarantee you of a safe and secure business transaction in your trip to Madrid and you can count on our professional assistance always.

We are looking forward to serving you better as a client.

Best regards,

James Anderson

(Director of Operations)

Damn. Still no trophy pic. But this is only the 2nd week, and I have a lot in store for these lads.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

STROKE BANANA

Dear Mark,

Greetings!!

I still wait to hear on your arrangements to be in Spain in the shortest possible time.

Please, do email me soonest.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Binu

I bet he is waiting! Will I be the gullible fool he thinks I am and pony up the cash as required? Of course not! Time to check on accommodation for my no-show in Spain.

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

I confirm receipt of your reply pertaining to the reasons for not sending a picture. I had merely requested one to assist with identification when I arrive at the airport on October 12th. Can you please advise whether you have arranged accommodation or whether I should make my own booking when in Madrid?

Sincerely,

Sir Mark Time

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SIR MARK TIME

Stroke my Banana
Binu, Unfortunately, my schedule of appointments is such that October 12th is the earliest point in time. I'll be heading to New York to conduct business and will head to Spain from there via Frankfurt. I have contacted the Security Company to determine whether I should arrange accommodation for my stay there or whether they'll do so for me.

Sir Mark Time

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mark Time

Dear Sir,

In light to your email dated Wednesday 6th October 2004, we inform and advice you to make arrangement for your hotel accomodation upon your arrival in Madrid.

We are looking forward to serving you better asa client.

Best regards,

James Anderson

(Director of Operations)

Time to find a nice hotel. Only the best for Sir Mark! The Royal Suite at the Ritz is 4,500 Euro per night ;)

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SIR MARK TIME

James,

At this point in time it is my intention to make a reservation in the Royal Suite at the Hotel Ritz in Madrid. I trust this will be easily accessible to you should you fail to spot me at the airport on the 12th of this month.

Sir Mark Time

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Stroke my Banana

Dear Mark,

Thanks so much on your response. Try to be in touch with the Security company to finalise on your accomodation prior to your arrival in Spain.

Do keep me posted.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Mr. Binu

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JAMES ANDERSON

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mr. Mark Time

Dear Sir,

Regards to your email, we inform you that we would be glad to receive you in Madrid on the 12th October 2004 and we inform to come along with the necessary fees to avoid any delay from our end.

We are looking forward to meeting you in Madrid.

Best regards,

James Anderson

(Director of Operations)

It's almost time to detonate the first stick of dynamite. While the lads were busy finalising their plans to relieve me of my non-existent cash, I was working on my International Mining Journal article that would explain Sir Mark's absense from Spain. Meanwhile Glen Coxwell returns to send another top-notch document. Really, they're just not trying these days!

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SIR MARK TIME

Attn: Mark Time,

For perfect identification with the Security Company, fax the attached document with the power of attorney on your possession to Equity Trust Inc.

Do not hesitate to contact me for advice on this transaction.

Sincerely,
Glen Coxwell Esq.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Stroke my Banana,
Binu,
Just to let you know that I'll be in Frankfurt today and then on to Madrid to meet the Security Company represenatatives. I'll keep in touch in Spain.

Sir Mark Time

Gotta keep up the illusion for the lads.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Stroke my Banana,

Dear Sir Mark Time,

Thanks so much on the update. I will keep praying for the success of this transaction and your safety while in Spain.

The Almighty God will see you through.

Email me as soon as you arrive in Spain.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Binu

Nearly forgot Henry O'Ctopus' role in this drama. I'll send this so the Lad's realise that he really does 'exist'.

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BROTHER HENRY O'CTOPUS

Greetings all,

I just wanted to send a quick e-mail to all members and associates of the Church of the Stroked Banana. As you may be aware, Sir Mark Time, one of our major contributors, will be in Europe for a few days on business. Please join me in placing a bunch of fresh prayer bananas in the prayer bowl and stroking them as you enter and leave the church.

Yours in God,

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Brother Henry O'Ctopus
Senior Pastor
Church of the Stroked Banana
Nutbaggia Waters

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Stroke my Banana

Dear Mark Time,

I am yet to hear from you, please email me on the position of things.

Have you arrived Spain?

I wait to hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.

Binu

So now Binu's starting to wonder when he'll get his cut from the first amount scammed from me. Time to disappoint!

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LEO LIABILITY

Sir,

Sir Mark provided your contact details and instructed me to contact you in case he needed to be contacted urgently. I don't know if you have met him at Madrid yet, but I need him to contact me immediately. There has been a terrible tragedy at the mine, and I feel he should return immediately.

Thanking you in advance,

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Leo Liability LLB
Corporate Counsel
Blue Sky Mines NL

Time to send a couple of emails between Sir Mark and Leo. Must make this seem real.

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SIR MARK TIME

Leo,

Just checked my messages tonight. What's happening? I've received a very brief message mentioning something about a "tragedy". Is everything all right there? Don't tell me the analysts have issued a negative opinion about the company!

Sir Mark Time

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LEO LIABILITY

Sir Mark!

Thank God you replied! The Hindenburgen went down last night in flames. Both crew were killed. The media are asking all kinds of questions! Can you get back here as quickly as possible?

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Leo Liability LLB

And now I'll send the "article" of the Hindenburgen's crash separately. I hope the lads don't lose interest, because I'm only a third of the way through my script! More to follow!

PART 5 - THE DISAPPOINTMENT CONTINUES!

Seems that the crash of the Hindenburgen has rattled Binu. Leo Liability received this twice!

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MR BINU VARGHESE

From: "BINU VARGHESE" <biun_123@mail.com>
To: "Leo Liability"
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:35:11 -0500
Subject: Re: Please have Sir Mark contact me immediately

Greetings,

I quite believe that you should have Mark's contact. I have not heard from him and please, do always contact him and ask him to call Mr. James Anderson on phone now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Binu

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JAMES ANDERSON/EQUITY TRUST

From: "Equity Trust Inc." <jpanderson@consultant.com>
To: "Leo Liability"
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:30:15 -0500
Subject: Your Request

Dear Sir,

We inform you that we haven't meet with Mr. Mark in Madrid, he also sent the same message you sent to him to our office and notify that he will be travelling back to the States immediately.

Best regards,
James Anderson
(Director of Operations)

The lads in Madrid seem far more composed, however. Maybe they suspect something's afoot? Time to go on the attack!

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 02:48:49 -0700 (PDT)

To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,

What the hell happened in Madrid? I'll tell you - exactly the one thing I had feared. I had no idea who was to meet me, and I waited around like a fool for an hour or so before making my way to my suite in the Ritz. If you made it there, you certainly didn't try to contact me, and with the current situation back at the mine, it may be a little while before I can re-schedule another appointment.

Suffice it to say, I'm extremely disappointed with what happened. If this is your idea of a joke, then I'm certainly not laughing. Hopefully, the next time I'm at the airport, you'll understand how having a photo to help me identify who I'm dealing with will smooth things out.

You claim you're a professional - start acting like one!

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Sir Mark Time
Chairman
Blue Sky Mines NL
Tel: 1-206-984-2993
Fax: 1-206-984-2993

And of course, I'll have Leo play the good cop here, smoothing things over.

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LEO LIABILITY

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 03:08:35 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

Sir,

I believe Sir Mark has contacted you regarding the Spain incident. Please excuse any brusque tones he may have used as he's under a lot of stress currently.

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Leo Liability LLB
Corporate Counsel
Blue Sky Mines NL

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LEO LIABILITY

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 03:02:31 -0700 (PDT)
To: "BINU VARGHESE"

Sir,

I have spoken briefly with Sir Mark today, but he's tired and extremely upset. I understand he may have contacted Mr Anderson by email, but the nature of his communication is unknown to me.

If he seems somewhat brusque, I do apologise. He's under a lot of strain right now, but give him a few days, and he'll be as right as rain.

I enclose a copy of an article prepared by the International Mining Journal concerning recent events.

Yours always,
Leo Liability LLB

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BROTHER HENRY O'CTOPUS

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 03:14:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Prayer for deceased Blue Sky Mines employees

Greetings, all!

As you are no doubt aware, Sir Mark has lost two valuable employees this week. I ask all members and friends of the Church of the Stroked Banana to pray for the families of Patrick McLanahan and Henry Cobb. Any donations for their families will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Stroke your Bananas,

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Brother Henry O'Ctopus
Senior Pastor
Church of the Stroked Banana
Nutbaggia Waters

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MR BINU VARGHESE

To: Henry O'Ctopus, Sir Mark, Leo Liability
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:39:44 -0500
Subject: MARK

Mark,

How would you want me to believe that you got to Madrid without being able to contact Mr. James on phone? You have his number and why didn't you call him on your arrival before checking into a hotel or after checking into a hotel? I can see that you are not serious with this project ok. There are millions of people that would be happy to partake on the agreed percentage, but I decided to do it with you being a Christian.

Why is your lawyer, your Church Pastor and your company operate with a free email?

[now that's nerve - coming from barrywilliam@jumpy.it, biun_123@mail.com, and binu_30@mail.com]

Please, let me have more inf about blue sky mines. Give me their website as well.

Mark, contact Mr. James Anderson on phone today to arrange on next appointment.

Binu

Uh-oh. Could this be the end of the adventure? I need to see whether I can salvage it. But I'm not going to be creating fake company websites and so on. Let's see if the lad will believe this excuse. After all, he's swallowed everything else to date.

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:07:35 -0700 (PDT)

Stroke my Banana,
Binu,
I have indeed been serious with this venture. I should let you know that I have forgone other more lucrative propositions in order to try to bring this to completion, but even had I contacted James Anderson by telephone as you suggest, that still would not have provided me with an easy way of identifying himself. It's a simple request that I have had honoured in the past. Regrettably, my doctor has informed me that I have come down with laryngitis, possibly due to all the stress that I am under. I don't know why you want to know more about the company apart from what I have already told you. You must understand that mining is an expensive propsotion, and if I can save overheads by avoiding the cost of a flashy web page and fancy corporate e-mail system, I'll save what I can so that we can focus on mining and exploration. I should remind you that I haven't heard from James Anderson since returning from Spain. I suspect that he's a crook and has been trying to defraud you of your funds. In all my career I have never seen such exorbitant fees and charges for the contents of the boxes. Can you find another Security Company to store the boxes? I await your reply.

Sir Mark Time

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:45:54 -0500

Mark,

I am quite sure that Mr. James Anderson is working with Equity Trust Inc and the fees must be accrued dumurrages by the deposits. From the sounds of his email, the fees are to be paid to their office and not to his personal account, why then should you regard him as a crook? Like I said earlier, if you can't afford the fees, it is better you openly inform me than claiming that you travelled to Madrid ok.

I am quite sure that taking pictures by a staff of a company just for the client to identify him is out of his professional under-taking. He can meet with you if you calls him and give him your hotel room and name.

Please Mark, when are you going to Spain??

I wait to hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.
Binu

Seems he still wants to keep playing! Let's see whether I can appeal to their greed. At this stage I was also busy "unsubscribing" Binu and James Anderson to every spam email I received at work each morning. That'll give them something to do in their spare time! And Binu is adamant there'll be no pics in this bait, but I think I have a couple of aces up my sleeve still.i

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:45:01 -0700 (PDT)

Stroke my Banana,

Binu,

I will endeavour to return to Madrid as early as possible. As you can appreciate, I have a few regrettable details to attend to regarding the death of the two airship crew members. I'll be attending a memorial service tomorrow, and I should be able to make plans for returning to Spain.

I should add that I had purchased a couple of rolex watches last week as a momento of completing this transaction. Hopefully when this is over, I'd be able to send one to you as a token of your release from house arrest.

I will contact the Security Company shortly. While I appreciate James Anderson's reluctance to provide a picture to assist identification, it would certainly avoid any confusion in the future. All in all, I cannot see how it is an unreasonable request.

I will advise my travel details when they are confirmed.

I await your reply,
Sir Mark Time

Seems Binu isn't interested in a Rolex watch, even if it is only in my imagination. James Anderson, however, can smell an easy chance to score big time.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 21:36:39 -0500

Mark, I understand your status in regards to the tragedy in the minning company, notwithstanding, I would appreciate if you think more on how to be in Spain in the shortest possible time for the completion of this project.

I would loved to talk with you over the phone, but I only use my Palm V hand-head computer. Please, contact Mr. James Anderson by phone today on your arrangement to be in Madrid soonest.

I wait to hear from you.

Thanks and remain blessed.
Binu

Nice to see Binu keeping focused on the scam despite the tragedy that's befallen Sir Mark's company. It'd be laughable if it wasn't so sickening. Wait - it's both!

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:49:34 -0700 (PDT)

Stroke my Banana,

Binu,

I can understand your concern regarding the consignment in Spain, and I assure you I'll make sure I can get to it as soon as possible. I will contact James Anderson and re-schedule an appointment in Madrid. I'll keep you posted.

Sir Mark Time

Time to re-visit the trophy pic idea again.

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:06:29 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,
Now that I have managed to finally clear my desk again after the terrible events of the last few days, I am willing to re-schedule an appointment in Madrid. However, to ensure that we don't end up with the mix-up that occurred the last time, I propose the following.

1. I will travel under an assumed name for the purposes of additional security. The name I will adopt is that of my cousin, Dr. Hugh G. Rection. Having someone with a sign at the airport that reads "Hugh G Rection" should make identification easier. Of course, sending a photo of your staff holding the sign prior to my return to Madrid would assist. I could be quite jet-lagged and unsure of who will greet me. It's just good service, in my opinion.

2. Alternatively, a piture of one of your staff with a sign that has the motto of my Church "Stroke my Banana" would also help. Only members of the Church of the Stroked Banana would recognise such a sign.

Finally, I should advise you that it's customary for me to bring tokens of appreciation for your assistance in this affair. Please take a look at the attached pictures and inform me which one you would like. I'll make sure I take it with me. I await your reply,

Sir Mark Time

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JAMES ANDERSON/EQUITY TRUST

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:56:50 -0500

Equity Trust Inc.

Attn: Mr. Mark Time

Dear Sir,

With regards to your email, we apologise for the inconvenience and please accept our condolence regarding the dealth of your workers at the mine. May their soul rest in perfect peace.

However, we inform you that to avoid any complication again, we would advice you to check into your hotel upon your arrival in Madrid, and telephone our number: 0034 619 53 49 05 or 0034 659 50 05 55, to enable us pick you up directly at your hotel to for more security.

Also, i thank you for the pictures of the wristwatches but i would prefer the silver watch and i look forward to receive and meet you in Madrid for the completion of this transaction.

Best regards,
James Anderson
(Director of Operations)

James likes the silver rolex - all is forgiven, it seems! (Or so he thinks...) And it's good to see he has offered condolences for the "dealth" of my workers!

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 03:23:58 -0500

Dear Mark,

Thanks for your email. Please contact Anderson and keep me posted.

Binu

Binu's getting sloppy with his replies. Maybe he's losing interest in the scam, but I sense his heart's just not in it. I wasn't sure what my next plan of attack would be in order to slow things down again, but then I read in the newspaper that there have been arrests of suspected terrorists in Spain and particularly in Madrid. This should do quite nicely.

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 04:42:27 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,

I understand that sometimes we all make mistakes. I did read in the newspaper today (with a little alarm, I might add) that there have been a few arrests of terrorists in Madrid and other parts of Spain. Given that I am a Christian, I am somewhat concerned about kidnapping and execution of westerner "infidels" by Islamic extremists. It is with that concern in mind that I have been re-evaluating my request for photographic identification of your staff. This small gesture would set put my mind at ease, and I'd be able to expedite my planned trip to Madrid.

I await your reply,
Sir Mark Time

To cut down on repitition, I decided to BCC Binu in on my replies to James Anderson. I'm still "unsubscribing" them from spam as well.

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 05:13:15 -0500

Dear Mark,
I received a copy of what you sent to Mr. James Anderson. Please, do update me as soon as you hear from him.
Thanks and remain blessed.
Binu

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 20:27:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,

I was touched by your sincere wishes of condolences for the loss of my employees last week. I have been finalising the insurance claim following the loss of the company's airship, and this should be completed today. Once this is done, I will be able to schedule a flight to Madrid. On a more sobering note, I have read disturbing news reports of terrorst activities in and around Madrid. Specifically, this article was brought to my attention:
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/19/1097951695485.html

This is a most disturbing development, and I'm filled with both trepidation and anticipation. I now will insist on photographic proof of the identity of your protocol officer or other employees who will be meeting me in my hotel. Remember, I will be travelling under the assumed name of "Hugh G Rection" so you can either send a picture of your staff with a sign that reads "Hugh G Rection", "Stroke my Banana" or a combination of the two "Stroke my Banana - Hugh G Rection"

Our government is advising against any non-essential travel given these arrrests, and if you are unable to comply with this simple (and given the possibility of kidnapping by Islamic extremists, quite reasonable) request, I will have to find another way of sending the processing and administrative charges.

I await your reply,

Sir Mark Time

The newspaper article was genuine - no need to fake that, sadly. It's a pity that extremists are still planning to blow things up, but this is a digression from the fun and games. I decided to get an ipkall phone no and link it to my freeworlddialup service. I have a feeling that the lads will tire with leaving voice mails and may actually want to speak to me. Now I'm not going to pay for the calls. THEY can do that!

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JAMES ANDERSON/EQUITY TRUST

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 06:00:18 -0500

Attn: Mark Time

Dear Sir,
Subject to your email, i wish to confirm and assure you that i will personally come to your hotel and pick you up and i will identify myself with my Norway passport with my name James Anderson. We want you to understand that we are always efficient and due to our obligations, we cannot provide you with any picture stating the name you mentioned, we are a cooperate office and not a terrorrist and we can always assure you of your safety.

Best regards,
James Anderson
(Director of Operations)

To his credit, James is still refusing to provide me with my trophy pic. Here is where I'll dig my heels in, and this will be the make or break element of the bait. In the meantime, I'm hoping I can locate someone in Madrid who will be willing to help me out with the next phase of my plan, but if I can't, I have a fall-back approach.Meanwhile, Binu tries to get me to focus on the scam at hand. After a month of my wasting his time, he finally hits on the idea of Western Union. Bright lad, this!

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MR BINU VARGHESE

Dear Mark Time,
I appreciate to have a copy of what you sent to Equity Trust Inc. Please Mark, if Mr. James is still reluctant in sending the picture as demanded, then send him the fees through Western Union and advise for the delivery of the consignment deposit to your door step in United States. I beleive that they do operate with a sister courier agents who can lift the consignment to any part of the world under a special arrangements.
Please, do contact them via phone to avoid the waste of time while waiting for their response.
Thanks and remain blessed.
Binu

I'll let them stew for a few days. Got too many other baits on the go ;) Of course, I still want my trophy pic so I need to let them think I'm still working the Madrid angle.

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 01:28:58 -0700 (PDT)

Binu,

I'll try to meet Mr. Anderson in Madrid once more. If that's unsuccessful, then I'll make arrangements for the consignment to be sent to the US as per your suggestion. As a precaution, can you advise the name and contact details of the security company in the US?

I await your reply,
Sir Mark Time

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 01:40:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,

While I'm sure neither you nor your staff are affiliated with any terrorist organisations, I am afraid I must insist on this simple request. In today's climate of uncertainty, one can never be too careful. I have had other business associated accommodate this request in the past so I can't see it being a problem.

Once I receive the picture as outlined, then I'll be in a position to head to Madrid and complete this business. The success of this venture is now in your hands. I trust you'll be able to maintain your excellent level of service as before.

I await your picture(s) so that we can complete this transaction.

Let's see James try to worm his way out of this. If he wants to play at being the businessman, I'm quite happy at playing the role of the lucrative yet difficult customer. Now all I need to do is see who blinks first! It seems that my decision to change phone numbers has worked - kind of. I woke on Monday to find a voicemail from James Anderson waiting for me. Seems I missed him by about an hour. What a convo that would have been! Time to remind them who's really running this show. It's my way or the highway, boys.

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SIR MARK TIME

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 15:13:39 -0700 (PDT)
To: "Equity Trust Inc."

James,

I trust you have had no problems with arranging the pictures as I have requested? Remember, once this simple request is met, then I'll be in a position to conclude this business.

I await your reply,
Sir Mark Time

Hopefully I'll have my first trophy pic. 90 emails exchanged so far. 5 weeks spent wasting the lads' time. No money scammed. What fun!

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