Another Money-Making Opportunity Squandered

This one is pretty long. It’s another Nigerian money scammer. Do these guys actually have success sometimes?? It’s mind-boggling, really. IN the end, I passed this guy off to a friend of mine who kept him busy with ridiculous chats for another couple days. Unfortunately, I no longer have those logs. This is from December 2006.

[15:17] derrycrawler: hello
[15:17] derrycrawler: are u there?
[15:17] Me: hello. who are you?
[15:18] derrycrawler: I am Derry, I am sorry if I interrupt ur privacy
[15:18] Me: and what do you want from me, Derry?
[15:19] derrycrawler: To be my friend if u dont mind
[15:19] derrycrawler: auh
[15:19] Me: Why would you want ME to be your friend?
[15:19] Me: I’m mean.
[15:19] derrycrawler: I just saw ur pic in pro
[15:19] Me: and I looked like I’d be nice?
[15:19] derrycrawler: U look so cute
[15:19] derrycrawler: definately
[15:20] Me: well, then, looks are deceiving. I’m EVIL.
[15:20] derrycrawler: I know u are a good one
[15:20] derrycrawler: I guess u dont wanna prove me wrong
[15:20] derrycrawler: lol:D
[15:20] Me: I don’t understand your question. but I’ll laugh with you. LOL
[15:20] derrycrawler: whatever
[15:21] Me: hahaha, Derry, did you just tell me “whatever?”
[15:21] derrycrawler: Ur husband must be a lucky man
[15:21] derrycrawler: yeah
[15:21] derrycrawler: He must really be a lucky man
[15:21] Me: yeah, I just showed him that and he said, “Yeah, right, I’m so lucky” and he totally didn’t mean it
[15:21] derrycrawler: What is Horoscope?
[15:22] Me: it’s this astrological thing.
[15:22] derrycrawler: ok
[15:22] derrycrawler: What is ur name damsel???
[15:23] Me: Funny you should say that. My name is Damsel.
[15:23] derrycrawler: lol
[15:23] derrycrawler: Just kidding
[15:23] Me: just kidding about what?
[15:24] derrycrawler: At 36, u are really beautiful….I wonder how u would look like at 26
[15:24] derrycrawler: Angel I think
[15:24] derrycrawler: ?=))?
[15:24] Me: uhm, sure.
[15:24] derrycrawler: That’s good
[15:24] derrycrawler: I am Derry by name as u know
[15:25] derrycrawler: And I think it wouldnt be nice u hidding urs from me
[15:25] Me: Eggsie.
[15:25] derrycrawler: ok…I saw that on pro but aignt sure of that
[15:25] Me: why?
[15:26] Me: something weird about my name?
[15:26] derrycrawler: u are aignt what if u dont mind?..
[15:26] derrycrawler: nothing
[15:26] Me: I have no idea what you are talking about.
[15:26] derrycrawler: I am asking about ur surname
[15:27] Me: what about it.
[15:27] derrycrawler: Just wanna know
[15:27] derrycrawler: But if u dont wanna tell me
[15:27] Me: Klevinger. Geesh.
[15:27] derrycrawler: no prob
[15:27] Me: why? Do you want to mail me money or something?
[15:28] derrycrawler: why that question, have anybody ever don that to you?
[15:28] Me: yeah. people mail me money all the time.
[15:29] derrycrawler: do u requested dor it?
[15:29] derrycrawler: for it i mean
[15:29] derrycrawler: ?
[15:29] Me: no. They just like me and send me money.
[15:29] derrycrawler: ok
[15:29] derrycrawler: Before that
[15:29] derrycrawler: I will like to know u first
[15:30] derrycrawler: I mean get to know u for real
[15:30] Me: what? You want to know me and then you want to mail me money too?
[15:30] Me: everybody wants to give me their damn money. I should just quit my job.
[15:30] derrycrawler: no no no
[15:30] derrycrawler: I think u are getting something wrong
[15:31] Me: what? you want me to send YOU money?
[15:31] derrycrawler: I am an honest man which I dont allow people to go astray
[15:31] derrycrawler: have u sent any before
[15:31] derrycrawler: ?
[15:31] Me: just to the needy
[15:31] derrycrawler: ok
[15:31] derrycrawler: Which country is that u sent money to?
[15:31] Me: Nigeria
[15:32] derrycrawler: ok
[15:32] derrycrawler: how much?
[15:32] Me: just a few hundred dollars. not a lot.
[15:32] derrycrawler: wait
[15:32] derrycrawler: I have limited time to go now
[15:32] derrycrawler: I will be back soon…but can I have ur phone number
[15:32] derrycrawler: so that I can reach u on phone now
[15:32] Me: no
[15:33] derrycrawler: I need to tell u some things
[15:33] Me: tell me here or don’t tell me.
[15:33] derrycrawler: which I believed u dont know
[15:33] Me: we only have a cell phone and my husband has it now
[15:33] derrycrawler: ok
[15:33] derrycrawler: what about the home phone?
[15:33] Me: we don’t have a home phone.
[15:33] Me: why would we need one if we have a cell phone?
[15:34] derrycrawler: just to call u on phone
[15:34] Me: nope. Besides, I’m hoarse.
[15:34] derrycrawler: Atleast hear that angelic voice of urs
[15:34] Me: nope. I was busy screaming into the wind last night.
[15:34] derrycrawler: what happened?
[15:35] Me: the wind came and I screamed into it and now i’m hoarse.
[15:35] derrycrawler: why are u screaming?what was the cuz
[15:35] derrycrawler: oh i c
[15:35] derrycrawler: have u been sent any cheque for cash payment before….?
[15:36] Me: no. why?
[15:36] derrycrawler: Just asking
[15:36] derrycrawler: I have a client that want to pay me with cheque
[15:36] derrycrawler: he is in the state
[15:36] derrycrawler: which I am not
[15:36] derrycrawler: I dont know if u can assist on that
[15:36] derrycrawler: ?
[15:36] Me: Sure, why not.
[15:37] Me: what do you need me to do?
[15:37] derrycrawler: uhmmm
[15:37] derrycrawler: can i trust u on that and what about ur husband?
[15:37] Me: we have our own monies.
[15:38] Me: you can trust me.
[15:39] Me: did you leave?
[15:40] Me: Oh well. I guess so. see you later.
[15:41] Me: if you have more information, email it to me at Me@yahoo.com thanks!

[09:44] derrycrawler: hi [Offline Message (Tue Dec 19 08:18:42 2006)]
[09:44] derrycrawler: are u there? [Offline Message (Tue Dec 19 08:18:52 2006)]
[09:59] derrycrawler: hello
[09:59] *** Auto-response sent to derrycrawler: I am currently idle.
[09:59] *** “derrycrawler” signed on at Tue Dec 19 09:59:35 2006.
[09:59] derrycrawler: are u there?
[09:59] derrycrawler: can we talk now or u are busy?
[10:00] derrycrawler:
[10:01] *** “derrycrawler” signed off at Tue Dec 19 10:01:11 2006.
[10:04] *** “derrycrawler” signed on at Tue Dec 19 10:04:19 2006.
[10:04] derrycrawler: hello
[10:04] Me: I’m here now.
[10:04] derrycrawler: ok
[10:05] Me: well, what do you want?
[10:06] derrycrawler: we are talking about the check
[10:06] Me: oh yes, the check. What did you need me to do?
[10:07] derrycrawler: I was just asking u if anybody have ever sent you a cheque for payment?
[10:07] Me: no.
[10:07] Me: why?
[10:08] derrycrawler: just asking
[10:08] derrycrawler: Which state are u in?
[10:08] Me: Nebraska
[10:08] derrycrawler: I think I am forgetting something which I think u need to know
[10:08] derrycrawler: I am from in Nigeria…I guess u dont mind about that?
[10:09] Me: Why would I mind?
[10:09] derrycrawler: ok
[10:09] derrycrawler: Good of you…many Americans do not like talking to somebody from Africa…
[10:09] derrycrawler: I dont know why many Americans do racism
[10:10] Me: Well, I can’t imagine why anyone would feel that way. It’s not like you’re a bad guy.
[10:10] derrycrawler: yeah
[10:10] derrycrawler: Have u ever had a sad experience about this online stuff
[10:11] Me: uhm, no. Have you?
[10:11] derrycrawler: yeah….
[10:11] Me: I’m sorry to hear that.
[10:11] derrycrawler: its ok
[10:11] Me: I have to run right now. I have 7 kids and it’s time for me to make their lunch. you can just email me the particulars on how I can help you.
[10:12] derrycrawler: I was duped of a money worth $15,000
[10:12] derrycrawler: I will like to discuss that with you on phone
[10:12] Me: I don’t talk on phones. I’m sorry.
[10:12] derrycrawler: Can u give me ur home address so that I can get you a phone
[10:12] derrycrawler: That is really easy for me
[10:13] Me: You want to send me a phone? I have a phone, I just don’t like to talk on it. (I screwed up here — I should have let him send one)
[10:13] derrycrawler: Thats not too good
[10:13] derrycrawler: I will like us to establish a real trust worthy relationship
[10:13] Me: besides, my husband might get mad if I’m getting calls from Nigeria. He says I give too much money to poor people in Nigeria.
[10:14] derrycrawler: I am different either
[10:14] derrycrawler: I have my own money
[10:14] derrycrawler: I do a business with I get my money from
[10:15] Me: well, then, maybe you should talk to him first so he doesn’t get mad that I’m getting phone calls from you — he’ll see the number on the cell phone bill.
[10:15] derrycrawler: ok..
[10:15] derrycrawler: how do I contact him then
[10:15] derrycrawler: and hope he wouldn’t be mad at me
[10:15] Me: Let me ask him if he’ll talk to you first… hang on.
[10:16] derrycrawler: Ok
[10:16] Me: No he doesn’t want to talk to you.
[10:16] Me: I have to go. My kids need me.
[10:16] derrycrawler: ok
[10:16] derrycrawler: can u get me ur home address…
[10:16] Me: just email me — I’m not online too often.
[10:16] derrycrawler: So that I can sent you something
[10:17] derrycrawler: atleast for a xmas gift
[10:17] Me: 1023 Uranassole Street
[10:17] Me: Omaha, NE 52691
[10:17] derrycrawler: Recipient name:
[10:17] Me: Eggsie Klevinger
[10:18] Me: I have to go
[10:18] derrycrawler: ok, I got that
[10:18] derrycrawler: I am sorry if I am takne much of ur time
[10:18] derrycrawler: But I will like to talk to your husband been the head of the family
[10:19] derrycrawler: to permitt me have a good friendship with the family
[10:20] derrycrawler: *BUZZ*
[10:20] Me: I told you I’m making lunch.
[10:20] derrycrawler: ok…
[10:20] derrycrawler: I am still online
[10:20] Me: fascinating
[10:21] derrycrawler: Get back to me when u are through with that
[10:21] Me: I will be busy all day. I have 7 kids and I home school them.
[10:21] derrycrawler: ok
[10:21] derrycrawler: U have cam..so that I can just see u
[10:21] derrycrawler: For a min
[10:21] derrycrawler: its ok by me
[10:21] Me: I don’t have one – -sorry
[10:22] Me: I’m going now. bye.
[10:22] derrycrawler: ok

[12:20] derrycrawler: are u back?
[12:20] *** Auto-response sent to derrycrawler: I am currently idle.
[12:20] derrycrawler: are u back?
[12:20] derrycrawler: *BUZZ*
[12:21] Me: I’m here but just for a couple minutes.
[12:21] derrycrawler: ok
[12:22] Me: ok. go ahead and mail me a phone and then we can talk. My husband doesn’t want me talking to you on our phone.
[12:22] derrycrawler: i tried validating ur address but it can not be located
[12:22] Me: It’s a new housing development.
[12:23] derrycrawler: iya eeeeeee
[12:23] Me: Our whole neighborhood was just built in the last few months.
[12:23] derrycrawler: But the zip is also different
[12:23] Me: its a new zip code
[12:24] derrycrawler: uhmmmm….ok
[12:24] derrycrawler: I can only send u something if I can see u on cam or either hear your voice on phone…
[12:25] Me: why? That’s retarded
[12:25] derrycrawler: U know many deceive here on internet
[12:25] Me: You don’t say!
[12:25] derrycrawler: what>
[12:25] derrycrawler: ?
[12:26] Me: Oh never mind. Now you are on my nerves. You asked me for help and I said I’d help you and then you looked up my address and made accusatoins and I’m offended.
[12:27] Me: I’m going to ignore you now
[12:27] derrycrawler: I am not saying u are one of them but I just have to be sure
[12:27] derrycrawler: U know that once beaten twice shy
[12:27] derrycrawler: I have been duped before
[12:27] derrycrawler: and I dont want that to happened to me no more
[12:28] Me: ok then. Goodbye. Because I don’t have a cam and my husband won’t let me talk on the phone with you on our phone so there is no point in furthering this conversation.
[12:28] derrycrawler: whatever
[12:28] Me: What-EVAH!!!!
[12:29] derrycrawler: yeah
[12:29] Me: You know what I think? I think you are a liar.
[12:30] derrycrawler: se mo ko ila ni?
[12:30] Me: WHAT?
[12:30] derrycrawler: nothing
[12:30] Me: se me ko ila ni?
[12:30] Me: what does that mean?
[12:30] derrycrawler: that is just an African language
[12:31] Me: Look, I’m sorry. I flew off the handle. I do have a friend that would probably be willing to help you.
[12:31] derrycrawler: ok
[12:31] derrycrawler: who is that?
[12:31] derrycrawler: he or she got phone?
[12:31] Me: her Yahoo id is *edited*
[12:32] derrycrawler: ok
[12:33] Me: Hasta la vista, se me ko ila ni!
[12:33] *** derrycrawler has been ignored.