Mrs. Kate Alex, Barrister Philip William, Pstr Jim Harrison

A typical "dying old lady" wants you to invest her money in a charity of your choosing.

This scam can be very dangerous because it can easily tug on those heartstrings. Take a step back and look at just how melodramatic it all is, though and you should see through it very clearly.

This scammer will run you through a network of contact people, most notably:

Barrister Philip William: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Mrs. Kate Alex: [email protected], [email protected]

Pastor (or Secretary) Jim Harrison: [email protected], [email protected]

Mr. Michael Davids [email protected]

All these e-mails are the SAME PERSON, and you will notice IP addresses all usually come from 81.91.227.2

See other scams by this person here: http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewto ... =3203#3203

Dear Trusting Friend, (note: "She" doesn't even know your name!)

My name is Mrs. Kate Alex, widow of late Mr. John Alex,former owner of
PETROLEUM AND GAS company ,here in Benin Republic .I am 68years old,
suffering from long time cancer of the breast.From all indications my
condition is really deteriorating and it's quite obvious that I won't
live more than 2 months according to my doctors.This is because the cancer stage has gotten to a very bad stage.i dont want your pity but i need your trust.

My late husband died early last year from heart attack, and during the
period of our marriage we couldn't produce any child. My late husband
was very wealthy and after his death,I inherited all his business and
wealth.The doctor has advised me that I will not live for more than 2 months,so I have now decided to spread all my wealth,to contribute mainly to the development of charity in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.am sorry if you are embarrased by my mail.

I found your e-mail address as a real Child of God for over a month now
that i have been investigating about you to know if really you are working
according to the direction of God so after all my investigation i am
convince,and i have decided to contact you,but if for any reason you
find this mail offensive,you can ignore it and please accept my
appology.before my late husband died he was a major oil tycoon,in Benin and deposited the sum of 10million dollars (Ten million dollars) in a company in europe some years ago,thats all i have left now,i need you to collect this funds and distribute it yourself to charity.

So that when i die my soul can rest in peace.the funds will be entirely
in hands and management.i hope God gives you the wisdom to touch very many lives,that is my main concern.20% of this money will be for your time and effort,while 80% goes to charity.

God bless you.

Mrs.Kate Alex

Now here's what's going to happen:

Soon after replying that you are interested in helping Mrs. Alex you may get an e-mail that looks like this:

Dear XXXXXX

Thank you for your urgent responce.

My dear, I do not need any help again, since my sickness has been confirmed beyound treatment and the doctors on their recent diagnose, confirmed to me that i may not leave more than two more months.

So what kind of help is someone going to give a dieing woman. When this mycase came to this announcement from the doctors, I was challenged afterwatching a CNN news about Mr Buffett, an american rich man who donate about 84% of his whole wealth to the service of humanity charity.

After watching the news, i asked myself aquestion. If a man that is healthy and have no sickness can do this kind of humanitarian service, how much more myself, who have been confirmed at the door post of death. That was when i came to this decission to use the money my late husband left behind, to contribute to the service of charity and humanitarian service. And since ican not carry this out by myself, I decided to offer you the taskful service

Well my dear, without taking you valuable time, I want you to make everything neccessary to make sure that this my dream is achive to it's fullness .Based on your mail I come from Benin Republic in west africa and I am a christan .

Haven explain that, I would like you to send to me your Age/ Occupation and your Address/ Telephone numbers to enable me be sure of whom I amgiving my wealth .After that I will send to you the contact information of the bank .

Do this immediately as time is no longer my friend and I will be going to hospital to undergo a medical operation .

I wish you well and always pray for my soul

Regards

Mrs Kate Alex

After "Kate Alex" has your info, he will send this:

Dear XXXXX,

I must thank you so much for your information given to me that's prove to me that you are an honest person .

Based on this transaction I want to let you know that my late husband deposited this fund in JONCKER FRANS BV. so kindly contact them informing them to transfer this fund into your account okay.

Name of depositor = MR JOHN ALEX
Amount = $10 million dollars

Below is the Bank Information.

JONCKER FRANS BV
ANTWOORDNUMMER 1900,
1073 TV AMSTERDAM,
THE NETHERLANDS.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
TEL: +3184 7457179, +3161 9795492
CONTACT; Michael Davids.

Meanwhile, Kindly contact Bank now and please do not hesitate in geting back to me as soon as you hear from them okay .

Furthermore, as soon as this fund is transfered into your account please in the name of God do not sit on this fund as a personal ,Note that I offered you 20% of the total sum while 80% Will go for the charity homes is that clear .

May Almighty God bless you and your belove family as you do my wish.

Thanks

Mrs Kate Alex.

Note that these are just form letters - the scammer is churning them out to many people each day - only the name is changed at the top to make it seem personal. As time goes on, he will begin to write to you specifically - but for the moment you are still just part of the herd.

The first letter from "Barrister William" may look like this:

Dear XXXX,

I am barrister Philip William ,a solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to Mr. (a name attached to the YOUR last name),a national of your country, on the 25th of December 2003, my client was involved in plan crash accident,Unfortunately he lost his life,For more information visit the below websit.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3348109.stm (this is a real crash - but that's the only real thing in this letter. You'll never find evidence of the Mr. _______ referenced above).

I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Bank where this huge deposit was lodged. The bank where the deceased had an account valued at about $9.6 million dollars Has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account Confiscated within the next twenty official working days.

Since I have beenunsuccessful in locating the relatives, I now seek your consent to present you as the next of kin Of the deceased since you are from the same country, so that the Proceeds of this account valued at $9.6million dollars can be paid to you,subsequently to be shared among us If you agree, we can discuss your percentage. I have all necessary Legal documents that can be used to back up any claim we may make.

All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us seeing this deal Through. I guarantee that this will beunder a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.Please your full contact address and phone# is required for quick action.

Awaiting you .

Best regards,

Barrister Philip William .
Call +229 97727889

egypt.cc mail

Once you are in contact with "Barrister William" don't be surprised if Kate Alex goes in for some major surgery. In the past she has also slipped into a coma, or just flat-out died.

This is to ensure that you will KEEP working with the fake Barrister, and is also an attempt to make you feel guilty enough to keep the transaction going. For the scammer, it has the added benefit of helping them keep their box organized. Now that you are a victim that appears to be "on the hook" he doesn't want you cluttering up his "first string" e-mail.

These are professionals, and they ARE dangerous.

Best thing for you to do now is just STOP communication with them. Disappear, and you'll discover they will too. If you are having any problems, you can always contact me or another Scamwarner with questions.

In one of "Barrister Williams" longer e-mails he gives you his credentials and bio - like this:

(Note: This e-mail comes complete with spinning colorful scales of justice at the top and bright teal colored lettering):

BARRISTER PHILIP&CO.CHAMBERS
(ATTORNEYS&COUNSELORS AT LAW)
FEDERAL HIGH COURT BENIN,
COTONOU REPUBLIC OF BENIN.
PHONE +229 7 77 13 00
DIRECT LINE +229 97727889
FAX +229 23555842
EMAIL [email protected]

Attn/ XXXXX .

I am barrister Philip William ,a solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to Mrs Kate Alex who in currently suffering from cancer .

I hereby acknowledge in receipt written power of attorney from Mrs Kate Alex to act on your behalf as your personal attorney, in respect of Mrs Kate Alex charity distribution which verifications approval excises had confirmed that you have been choosing to claim and expedite action by Mrs Kate Alex.

Therefore you are hereby requested to send to me your contact datails .

With the confirmation of the above needed requirements Barrister Phillip William will hopefully proceed with the protocols to obtain the legal documents on your behalf and then act as your personal attorney until the fund in question is successfully transfered to you for the purpose of the charitable task which was stated.

Bellow is my C.V

PERSONAL DATA

Barrister Philip William
22/03/1963
Benin Rep.
Married

WORK HISTORY

Self Employed Barrister / Solicitor & Consultant – founded my own law practice styled as Philip& Co. Chambers engaged in a wide field of practice which includes:

Civil and Criminal Litigation Estate agency, buying and selling of property advise and representation of banks and other financial institutions application for probate and administration of estates intellectual property rights, registration of trademarks, patents and other IP rights Specialist in Commercial Arbitration and International Trade Review and drafting of legislation

Senior Legal Draftsman:

Writing Cabinet Papers and Drafting policy documents, drafting of legislation, Treaties, and other legal document. Advising cabinet’s sub-committee on legislation, writing legal opinions and indictments, prosecution of Civil and Criminal cases. Serving on the contracts committee to review and approve.

Departmental purchases. Advising on the application of the Benin procurement Act and Regulation. Acting curator of in testate estates; responsible for the administration of over 2,000 Estates taking investment decision and management of property. Guiding minors through their educational requirements. Supervision of Eight Junior Staff. Drafting and negotiating contracts with building contractors, surveyors and other workmen. Mediating and arbitration of disputes ! help set up an accounting system and monitoring of estate expenditure. Litigation on behalf of the curator’s office. Drafting of legislation and other documents. Criminal and Civil litigation.

Senior State Council, the Benin Writing cabinet papers and drafting policy document, drafting of legislation, treaties, and other legal documents. Advising cabinet sub-committee on legislation, conducting legal research using electronic and other means. Writing legal opinions and indictments. Preparing briefing material for the Attorney General and drafting speeches for the National Assemble prosecution of Civil and Criminal cases. Attending International and Diplomatic meetings on behalf of Government. State Counsel, Attorney General’s chambers. The Benin functions performed-prosecution of criminal cases and institution and defense of civil actions in Superior Court and Magistrate Court – entailing the preparation of indictments and charge sheets, drafting submission , motions ,applications and affidavits and interviewing witness and managing the preparation and presentation of cases, statement of claim and statements of defense.. Writing of legal opinion drafting of legislation- treaties of other legal document drafting of deeds and agreements representing the Benin Government, Attorney General and Solicitor General at local and International meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops.

EDUCATION

University of Ghana, specializing in banking law. Intellectual property law, international trade law and international cooperative commercial arbitration. Certificate in legislative drafting (Institute of \advance legal studies University of Ghana. B.L. Inns of Court school of law (Ghana) LLB (Hones) University of (Ghana O” Levels St Augustine’s High School Benin.

SPECIAL APPOINTMENT / MEMBERSHIP

Member, chartered institute of arbitrators this is a professional international organization for arbitrators based in Ghana. Acting information officer of the Attorney General’s chambers and department of State for Justice. In this role, I give information to the News Media, holding press conferences and writing press releases.

CABINET SUB-COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIOON

This committee scrutinizes the text of legislation for the approval before submission to the whole cabinet. I act as the technical adviser to the Committee. Involves the re-drafting of legislation text and advising cabinet members of legal issues of policy.

MEMBER OF THE BENIN BAR ASSOCIATION

Member of the major tender board,. This is a Government body that evaluates tenders for all Government contracts. Sitting on the board, I became familiar with Government and the World Bank procurement guidelines to date Dec. 1999 of “CORA” - Committee on Residential Accommodation. This Government committee manages (maintains, repairs and collects rents) all Government residential accommodation. It allocates accommodation to civil servants meeting the specific criterion

April, 1998

March, 1998

CALLED TO THE BAR the Benin Bar Association

LICENSES & CERTIFICATE

LLM (LON) Commercial and cooperate law (Dec., 2002)

Legislative drafting (3rd April - 31st June, 2000)

(20th July 2002) call to the Bar of Ghana and Wales (12th March 1998) call to the Bar Certificate ( The Benin ) – (21st April 1998) LLB, (Hons.) Degree Certificate (8th March 1997) CE ‘O’ Level Certificate- 1985) GCE ‘A’ Level Certificate (1987)

OTHER SKILLS / LANGUAGES

I am Computer literate and speak moderate French. I am familiar with computer programmer like Access, Excel, Power Point, Internet and Search Electronics legal Data bases like lexis ETC.

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS, SEMINARS etc ATTENDED

31st March to 4th April 2003, 25th Nov., to 6th Nov., 2001,21 to 23rd Nov 13th to 17th Nov 2000,participant ARIPO/EPO/CIPRO Forum on Industrial Property for African and Arabic countries, Liberia, South Africa

LOCAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

2 day Seminar of drafting ‘New Competition Law’ for the Benin sponsored by the commonwealth secretariat, held in Benin. Training on the use of International Human Rights Procedures, Benin. October to November 2000 CONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN In collaboration with the Benin Technical Training Institute, we undertook a study of the laws affecting and regulating the Ghana tourism industry. Following the study, I drafted a bill called, the Ghana tourism Authority bill.

DRAFTING EXPERIENCE

Drafted the Benin Divestiture bill 2000, help in the drafting of the Insurance Bill 200, drafted numerous briefing material for Attorney General, drafted speeches for Attorney General for presentation to parliament help in the drafting the financial institution bill help in the drafting of “new” Local Government Bill drafted amendment to the 1997 Constitution vetted and drafted numerous treaties, convictions and MOU, drafted numerous instruments of ratification, statutory other and legal notices for gazeting purposes

Draft the Tourism Authority bill.

All very impressive. But doesn't it look just a little like THIS GUY'S resume? http://www.edrisamsissoho.gm/cv.htm


Don't be fooled.