Money From Asma al-Assad

Money From Asma as-Assad

The following is a dialogue with a scammer posing to be Asma al-Assad. The scammer wanted to funnel money out of Syria using me as intermediate. I would get 40% and a security company in Spain would handle all the practicalities. After sending back and forth a lot of emails and documents, the company finally asked me to do a bank transfer of 2950.

(1) The first lady of Syria has a proposal for me

First contact was an email from the alleged first lady of Syria, Mrs. Asma al-Assad, who had a "proposal" for me.


From: Mrs. Asma al-Assad <info@asma.com>
To: Me
Date: 26/06/2012
Subject: GREETINGS

Greetings,

I am Mrs . Asma al-Assad, first lady of Syria. The wife of Syria President Bashar al Assad, I have a proposal for you If you know you can do this, contact me via my private box: infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk so that I can furnish you with more details but if my offer is of no appeal to you, delete this message and forget I ever contacted you.

I await your reply,

Regards,

Mrs. Asma al-Assad

(2) I take the bait

I indicate that I believe in the alleged identity and am ready to listen to the proposal.


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 26/06/2012
Subject: Re: GREETINGS

Hello Mrs. al-Assad

Quite the trouble your family has made for the country eh?

But how may I be of service to you?

Best,
LB

(3) $48 million for me if I relay money into Syria

A long and confusing story followed: A cousin had a bank account with USD 120 million. The cousin is now dead, and Asma wants me to relay the money to her kids as she is unable to do transactions from within Syria. For that, I get 40% of the 120 mil.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 30/06/2012
Subject: Dear Friend

Dear Friend

Thank you very much for your quick responds to my email. I got your contact email address from the international chamber of commerce during my private search for a responsible person that can handle this for me.

Once again am Mrs., Asma al Assad the first lady of Syria. Before I go into details of my proposal.

First this message is strictly confidential and your trust is highly needed. I do not need any third party regarding this message.

Due to the uprising situation presently going on in Syria. I have been seen in the eyes of the world as a monster.

Am a mother of three kids I know the happiness of every parent to watch their kids grow up, as a matter of fact, when this crisis was just two weeks old, I told my husband to call the opposition leader and his followers for a meeting If they need my husband to step down, they will have to revote and call for presidential re-election.

My Proposal to you is when I was working with J.P Morgan London Branch.

I invested 10 million Pounds in international foreign equity and treasuring trade, after I got married to President Bashar al Assad, i increase the capital to 50 million pounds, which I receive (one million Pound) every quarter, why the Fifty million capital still remain.

In J.P Morgan China Branch I use to have a very close friend, she was the assistant manager in china branch; she died of cancer December 13 just few months ago. We attended Queen’s college together we were roommate and just like a sister to me, May her soul rest in perfect peace. (Amen.).

In 2009 invested 120 million Pounds in international currency trade, the account is in my cousin’s name, Leila al Kardi she was bone in United States, unfortunately she was short died, her car was attack by the rebels on her way returning from states November 5th 2011.
But the bank of china do not know about her death, no one know about this now apart from me and you and the member of the family, You have to keep this very confidential and i do not need any third party regarding this, i repeat i do not need any third party regarding this transaction. For security reasons.

I contacted you because my kids are already out of Syria; they are in somewhere in Europe country now with another identity. I need to put money in their possession.

Syria banks are ban worldwide, I cannot transfer money out of Syria and you cannot transfer money into Syria now, because of the uprising crisis.

They have frozen all our assets and account all over the world and i cannot travel to European country and Asia because of the uprising situation that is presently going on in Syria .

The only money that is possible for me to transfer is the 120 million Pounds with J.P Morgan China Branch because the account was open in my cousin’s name, normal every quarter i use to get in return of 6 million Pounds. Is only my late friend who use to work with the branch that know that Leila al Kardi is my cousin, the bank himself did not know about that. I have already informed the bank by email that i need the 120 million Pound for urgent use. They are supposed to pay the 6 million interests next two months. They inform me that if i need the 120 million urgent that they will not pay the 6 million, i send them email that i agreed.

I have agreed to share this money 40%  for you and 60 % for my kids, after you receive the money, i will provide you with an account to transfer the 60% share for my kids. Why you take your 40%.
There is no risk involve i give you my words is 100% risk free.

I have been in the financial sector for many years and I know perfectly how the system works. Though I try as much as possible to diversify my interests by exploring new frontiers.

You should not have anything to worry about, I will do everything lawfully required to ensure that the project goes smoothly, it shall pass through all Laws of International Banking, and you have my words.

If you are ready to assist me, you are advice to furnish me with the following information:

1 Full name:
2 Phone number and fax if any:
3 place of birth:
4 Address:
5 occupation:

With this information a certificate of deposit will be issue in your name when transferring to your new account.

If you follow my instruction in seven working days, the 120 million will be in your possession.

Thank you for your understanding. I will wait till i hear from you soon. Please do not forget the Confidentiality of this message.

Please address me on this name Emma whenever sending me message.

Emma.

(4) I provide (fake) personal information

I email Asma, who in the above mail asked me to refer to her as Emma, the personal information (fake) requested. I also tell her that I am insecure.


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 02/07/2012
Subject: Re: Dear Friend

Dear Emma

I understand the difficulties of your situation. Here is the information you asked for, so that we can proceed. But I am a little insecure how this is going to work, could you please write me some more details

Name: Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature
Phone: +45 87168541
Birthplace: Århus, Denmark
Address: Søndre Alle 13, 4.-tv
Occupation: Technical Assistant, University of Aarhus

Sincerely,
Lars

(5) Reassurance and one more confirmation

After having provided Emma with my personal information, she writes to reassure me that everything is risk free, and if I am ready to proceed we should "change beneficiary" to my name.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 04/07/2012
Subject: Re: Dear Friend

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

Thank you very much for your email.

I want to assure you that, this transaction is 100% risk free and both of us has alot to gain.I have been a banker for so many years and i know perfectly how the system work and i will provide you with all the legal proof to back it up bassed on truth and trust i have for you.

You have to follow my instruction Regarding this transaction. First we have to change beneficiary to your name and we have to do every thing lawfully to avoid any problem and For security reason.

You have to understand that, opportunities like this are not common so we have to move step after step.I shall furnish you with further step on how to proceed as soon as receive your email.

Thank you very much once again i will wait till i hear from you soon .

Emma

(6) Ok, I am ready

I write back Emma "Ok, let us proceed".


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 05/07/2012
Subject: Re: Dear Friend

Dear Emma

Ok, let us proceed.

/Lars

(7) I should contact a security company in Madrid

Emma writes me that I should contact a security in Madrid so that the funds can be transferred through them.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 09/07/2012
Subject: CONTACT SECURITY COMPANY ( G.H.S.S.L)

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

I am very glad to have receive your support regarding this transaction.
 
My Attorney has advocate the use of security company as the easiest way to transfer the funds 120 million Pounds from the J.P Morgan China to your account in Denmark or anywhere in the world.

Below is the information of the security company:

Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.
C/De Julián Camarillo, 27,
ABC GO Nurseries-Julián Camarillo
28037 Madrid- España
Tel/Fax:+34 968 975 175
Tel:+34 603 393 521
Manager: GABINO PEPE
EMAIL: info@grupohalconsegur.com

You have to contact them immediately to enable us verify their request that will enable us get hold of this funds as soon as possible.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Regards
Emma

(8) I leave Asma/Emma for now

I tell her ok.


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 09/07/2012
Subject: Re: CONTACT SECURITY COMPANY ( G.H.S.S.L)

Dear Emma

Thank you for your email. I will try to contact the Spanish security firm and see if we can work things out.

Best,
Lars

(9) I contact the Spanish security company

I contact Grupo Halcon Seguridad on the email (info@grupohalconsegur.com) provided. The scammers have even made a website for the fake security company: check it out at grupohalconsegur.com.


From: Me
To: info@grupohalconsegur.com
Date: 09/07/2012
Subject: Transaction from the Assad regime

Hola Grupo Halcon Seguridad

My name is Lars Bo Dogo Bature. I am from Denmark and I have been informed that I could be of some service regarding a transaction of money from the Assad regime in Syria.

If this is true, could you please provide me with more details?

Saludos,
Lars

(10) I should fill out documents the security company say

Grupo Halcon Seguridad writes me back on the email (info@grupohalconsegur.com) provided. The scammers have even made a website for the fake security company: check it out at grupohalconsegur.com.


From: info@grupohalconsegur.com
To: Me
Date: 10/07/2012
Subject: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.
Vigilancia, Proteccion & Seguridad

Attention:MR Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

With Refernce to your vault, Find attached Requirement. And make avalible all relevant documents to this Office


Regards

Mrs.Lisa Pablo
Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L

Vault Release Department

Attachment:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT+SECUTIRY.pdf
 

(11) Asma al-Assad wants me to update her on what the security company say

The same day I get the above email from the security company, Asma/Emma writes me that I should keep her updated.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 10/07/2012
Subject: URGENT

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

How are you today, i hope everything is going on smoothly with the security company.

Kindly update me of any informations you receive from the security company for us to know the next proceedure to the claim of this funds.

Regards

Emma

(12) I ask Emma/Asma how to get the documents for the security company

Grupo Halcon Seguridad writes me back on the email (info@grupohalconsegur.com) provided. The scammers have even made a website for the fake security company: check it out at grupohalconsegur.com.


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 11/07/2012
Subject: Re: URGENT

Dear Emma

I just received a mail from the security company, but I am confused.

They want a legal proof from me from the high court of Spain - how am I supposed to get that? They also want me to appoint a representative in Spain, and I don't know anyone in Spain..

Help

/Lars

(13) Asma al-Assad will get me the documents I need for the security company


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 11/07/2012
Subject: Re: URGENT

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

I receive your email.

You don´t have to be confused, definately you must present proof as the beneficiary before this funds can be claimed.

Kindly forward me all the email you receive from the security company to enable my Lawyer get the required certificate as soon as possible. there is nothing to worry about my Attorney will ge all the legal document to back up our claim for the said funds.

I await your urgent responds

Regards

Emma

(14) Asma al-Assad wants me to fill out an Oath Declaration Form

I forwarded Asma/Emma the mail from the security company and she replied that I need to fill out an oath declaration form stating who I am.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 12/07/2012
Subject: OATH DECLEARATION FORM

MR Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

I received your email and the requested informations they needed to process the claim of the said funds.

However i was able to contact my Attorney in madrid ( Spain ) he has already get the Oath Declearation Form from the High Court Of Madrid.

Below is the scanned copy of the Oath Declearation Form, kindly fill it and send it back to me immediately to enable My Attorney Mr Patrick Nadal to get the needed certificate as soon as possible.
Regards

Emma

Attachment:

Oath Declaration Form
 

(15) Asma al-Assad gives me a certificate which I should send to the secutiry company

I filled out the Using the Oath Declaration Form as Asma requested, and she mailed me back with a certificate which should enable me to get the funds from the Spanish security company.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 17/07/2012
Subject: REQUESTED CERTIFICATE

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,
 
I am very glad that everything work out perfectly.

Below is the attached copy of the requested certificate the security company demanded. kindly send it to the security company with other information needed from you to enable them process the claim as soon as possible.

Note: Please always update me of any development and follow the instructions of the security company.

I wish you the best of luck.

Regards

Emma

Attachment:

Certificate

(16) I send the certificate along with a fake passport to the secutiy company


From: Me
To: info@grupohalconsegur.com
Date: 23/07/2012
Subject: Re: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Dear Halcon Seguridad

I hereby present you again with the documents requested - please see attached.

Looking forward to your responce!

Best,
Lars

Attachments:

Certificate

Fake passport

 

(17) Asma al-Assad is worried

The day after I send the documents to the secutiry company Asma writes me to let me know that she is worried.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 24/07/2012
Subject: Respond

Mr Lars Bo Dogo Bature,

I am worried, have you heard from the security company refarding the next proceedure to claim this funds?
hoping to get a positive responds from you soon

Regards
Emma

(18) Now I need to transfer money!

Having recieved the certificate, the secutiry company wrote me that I should transfer 2950 euros to the bank account of one Dako Nelson. The money is supposed to cover yet another certificate.


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 24/07/2012
Subject: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.
Vigilancia, Proteccion & Seguridad
C/De Julián Camarillo, 27,
ABC GO Nurseries-Julián Camarillo
28037 Madrid- España
Tel/Fax:+34 968 975 175

Atten:Mr.Lars Bo Andersen,

We wish congratulate you in respect to the certificate  we receive earlier today 24th  July   2012 .

In line with the above and our company policy we here by officially communicate to you that your status will be changed from beneficiary of the vault to the owner of the vault with reference number CSLVD/0073422165. This is to facilitate the release/retrieval of your vault to you in person here in our central vault office in Valencia Spain or delivery to any designated address of your choice.

The European Union registration will be done accordingly and a new certificate will be issued in this regards, you are therefore advised to meet the following requirement urgently to enable the European Union Head Quarters to endorse this release. Registrations of the new certificate and endorsement at {European Union vault control and safe keeping board} require the sum of €2,950 (Two Thousand Nine Hundred And fifty  Euros only} this payment should be effected via bank transfer through our brokers/account officer account as stated below Payment Must be Made in Your Full Name Mr.Lars Bo Andersen

ACCOUNT OFFICER NAME....... DAKO NELSON
ACCOUNT OFFICER ADDRESS......... AVD DEL PUERTO 61-46006-VALENCIA-SPAIN
BANK NAME....... LA CAIXA
BANK ADDRESS....... C.NAGUSTA 34 20160 LASARTE ORIA SPAIN
ACCOUNT NUMBER ............(IBAN)  ES28 2100-3815-06-2000010236
SWIFT CODE................ CAIXESBBXXX

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Upon payment, send us the transfer slip to enable us act promptly. Our notaries’ staff and company lawyer will commence with the above process, as soon as our account is debited, all documents will be forward to the European Union headquarters for registration and subsequently a new deposit certificate will be issued in your name thus the release/personal retrieval or delivery will be endorsed. Upon receipt, kindly advise us with your travel itinerary when you intend to come over to our central vault office to pick up your package. Otherwise advice urgently if you prefer a delivery to your home address or any designated address of your choice.


López Romero García
Vault Verification department.

(19) I ask Emma what to do

Having recieved the certificate, the secutiry company wrote me that I should transfer 2950 euros to the bank account of one Dako Nelson. The money is supposed to cover yet another certificate.


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 24/07/2012
Subject: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Dear Emma

I looks like I pulled through,  I just got the below email from the security company in Spain.

How should I respond?

Best,
Lars

(20) I should effect the payment immediately she says


From: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
To: Me
Date: 24/07/2012
Subject: Re:. Fwd: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Mr.Lars Bo Andersen,

This is a great news.

You have to act upon instructions you receive from the security company to enable us finalise this operation as soon as possible.

You have to effect them the payment immediately and also forward me a scan copy of the transfer slip for proper update and verification.

I awaiting your next line actions
Regards
Emma

(21) I stop the game and ask for an interview


From: Me
To: Al-Assad Mrs Asma <infoalassad07@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 24/07/2012
Subject: Re:. Fwd: Grupo Halcon Seguridad, S.L.

Dear Emma

I think it is time we stop the game :-)

I am actually an IT researcher based at the University of Aarhus in Denmark, and I am doing work on, amongst other things, Internet scam. You can see my university profile here: http://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/id%28a489f3f3-b48a-490b-ba7a-f0dcfdf...

I am not going to give you any money, sorry, BUT I still hope that you would like to help me with some information for my research.

Could we perhaps have a dialogue about what you do?

I would really appreciate if we could talk about it, it would be very interesting to know your story.

Naturally, everything will be anonymous and with no other intend than to do research.

All the best,

Lars Bo Andersen (I made up Dogo Bature, which means tall white guy in the Hausa language :-)

Communication then broke down