Hey everyone.

We all often get waves of scammers trying to “give us free money” only to rob us blind. Still, we hear about the sad cases of unsuspecting people that get sucked in to their schemes. I always just hit delete when I see these emails. But this email was special and I was caught bored. So, have a read of my month long back and forth with Peter Anderson of Maanshaan Iron and Steel Company Co. Ltd. I hope you enjoy!

Paul LeBlanc

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:31 PM, peter anderson <petanderson01@outlook.com> wrote:

Hello

I represent Maanshan Iron and Steel Company located in Hong Kong, My company will like to use your services as an account Receivable agent, from our customers in Canada and USA on a 6 months contract basis. you will be responsible for collection of all account receivables due to the Steel Company in the above region to directly support sales operations.

I understand this is not your area of expertise, I have also reviewed your profile on LinkedIn and knowing your eligibility to help our company help fulfill one of its major goal this is the reason I have reach out to you.

As one of the company’s business coach, the service requested from you is not time consuming and will not in any way affect your current job. and also do not require your professional skills. I will be happy working with you and I hope you can help us cover this request we require of you. More detail information will be sent to you in receipt of your positive response. I will appreciate an acknowledgment email. Do have a nice day.

Regards

PETER ANDERSON

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 4:02 PM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Peter Anderson from LinkedIn

This sounds like an incredible opportunity! How does this work?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello Paul

On behalf of Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd, Hong Kong, I would like to formally thank you for considering our offer to be one of our company’s representative in your region. Maanshan Iron and Steel Company located in the southern park of Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone, it covers an area of 500 acres.We specialized in the manufacture of a wide range of steel products including our cold rolled steel, hot dipped galvanized steel ,pre-painted galvanized steel, silicon steel, and more. We operate trading business, information technology business and the business related to them domestically. Moreover, for overseas, we have bases in other Asian countries, mainly Hong Kong, and have been providing services to global customers, including Europe, Canada and USA.

With the high demand of our products in your region, we look forward to establishing representative offices and sales centers in America and Canada. Until the centers are established, we need a reliable company/individual (irrespective of the business type) that will stand as an intermediary between our customers in your country and Maanshan Iron and Steel Company, Hence we wish to contract your enterprise as our representative in your region.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Based on research and past experience with our customers, we have discovered that having a representative in the same region with our customers makes it very easy for our customers to confirm receipt of goods and comply to paying money owed to our company in due time for goods and services rendered.

Currently, our customers in United States and Canada owe our company approximately $3,208,613.00 USD for good supplied to them in January and February 2015 and they are yet to remit balance payment to us. This is why we want to employ you as our representatives in your region to;

Act as Intermediary between Maanshan Iron and Steel Company and its clients in United States and Canada regions. Easily communicate with our customers during and after supply of goods.

Receive and monitor payment from our customers on behalf of Maanshan Iron and Steel Company. Keep good record of the transactions, and to submit the record when requested by the company.

This position needs no prior experience and will not affect your current job. It is just an avenue to earn extra income while doing your normal job.

COMPENSATION:

We shall be paying you the sum of $5,500 monthly, and you will be entitled to 5% of every payment received on behalf of Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd. from our clients/customers.

At Maanshan Iron and Steel Company, we respect the diversity, character and individuality of each employee, and strive to create safe and employee-friendly work environments that provide all employees with a sense of comfort and fulfillment.

If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Again, thank you and we trust this email finds you well.

Thank you.

Best Regards

Paul LeBlanc

To: peter anderson

Re: Peter Anderson from LinkedIn

Incredible!! Do you offer any other benefits? Like vacation time? RRSP’s? I’m a big fan of Steel. I use it a lot. Please let me know. I’m eager to make this happen. I’m looking for a good job.

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Good to hear from you. Attached to this email is the Company Representative Data Form. You are to fill it accurately and Return as an email attachment.

Upon verification of your details, Memorandum of Understanding with a detailed description of your Role as an Agent will be issue to you to sign only if the board of Directors accept your file.

We look forward to a mutually beneficial future relationship between our both groups.

Best Regards

Peter Anderson

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 5:38 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Do I need to know how to use programming? I don’t know how to use HTML5 code or Java.

But I know to type and am a good talker. People like me and especially when I tell them stories about my funny cat. It’s a very good way to make a good relationship. Do you like cats?

When do I start? I’m ready to work full time!

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello Paul

Please kindly fill out the form and send it back to me so it can be submitted, thank you very much

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 6:26 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Do you have a fax number that I can send this form too?

Does the job require me to travel. I get air sick on planes, so I drive everywhere I can. Also, I own a super rad 3-speed bike so I’m pretty fast when I need to be.

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello Paul

Kindly scan the form and send it back to my mail before the end of today.

The Job does not require you traveling. Thank you

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 6:39 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Are there other people competing for this job? This makes me nervous. I thought I could just get this job without a problem. I just found out my chain is off my bike so I’m glad I don’t have to travel.

What is your mailing address so I can send you back the form?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Paul

You send it back to this email address , As i have work on hand and do not have much time to reply your mails all the time.

You have to be smart and confident about your self. thank you

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Friday, March 4, 2016 7:31 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Wow!!!! That really motivated me! I’m going to do that!! People have told me to be more confident, but the way you just said it really moved me. Maybe it was how you included the “smart” in with it. I feel invincible!! Why don’t you just give me the job right now? I don’t really know how to use email and the whole form thing just seems like a waste of time. I feel like we’re getting to know each other and I know you believe in me and I just believed in myself when you said for me to me smart and confident.

Can you just hire me so I can get to doing… well… what was the job again???

(The next day after no response from Peter)

Ok. You drive a hard bargain. You are a good negotiator. This is likely why you are an executive. I have been sitting here waiting for your reply, and I suspect you are waiting me out. You win. Here’s my application. I worked hard on this because I have confidence and believe in myself. I hope you believe in me too, enough to give me this job. I’m ready. I just spoke to my best friend Ralph and he told me that I won’t get the job. I hate him. Plus he had disgusting zits all over his throat. I think after I get this job, I will go find a different friend. What do you think?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello Paul

I got the form you filled and sent to me, Kindly till in your telephone number and that of your referee which you omitted, get back to me as soon as possible.

have a lovely day ahead

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 9:20 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

I’m not having a good day so far Peter. My bike tire was flat when I went to go see my referee. Now I’m in the penalty box! 5 minutes for tardiness!

I also tilled my phone number. What do I do with it now?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Paul send your phone number so we can reach you

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 9:30 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

I don’t have a fax machine.

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

And phone number of 2 of your referee

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 10:43 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

I feel like you aren’t interested in hiring me anymore. Is this true? I really want the $6500 per month you offered and would be willing to work full time a day a week to get it. I think I’m worth it.

Is there a signing bonus as well? My friend got a free t-shirt when he took a job at a restaurant. A sweet t-shirt would be a good incentive, don’t you think?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

A very good day to you, this is to congratulate you on your role as an agent for Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd. As you know we shall be paying you the sum of $6,500 monthly.

Subsequently you will get detailed information of clients owing Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd. in your area of location. We wait to hear from you soonest.

Best Regards

Peter Anderson

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 4:55 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Peter!!!! Really???? YAYY!!! I’m so excited that I went outside and popped a rad 12 foot wheelie on my bike. My neighbours came outside and cheered for me. Until I told them that I’m going to make $6500 a month and even better, I get a free t-shirt!!! Tell me more about this t-shirt. What colour is it? Is it a tank top or a regular tee? I really like red.

Can you tell me more about the area of my location you speak of?

Lastly Peter, since you will be my boss, can I get you anything like a coffee?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Your free T-shirt would be processed and you would get it by the month of June, kindly proved me the phone numbers to DOCTOR KLIMIDEA, PASTOR BATOR and Ben Affleck

From: Paul Leblanc <paul.leblanc@extremegroup.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 5:53 AM

To: peter anderson

Subject: Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd,

Peter, this is the best day of my life!!! Will Paster Bator, Ben Affleck and Dr Climidea get t-shirts too?? Can you tell me more about these t-shirts? Can I get mine in red and my friend Ben Affleck doesn’t have an upper body, so he wouldn’t need one. Perhaps some sweatpants for him instead? Can you confirm this Peter??

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello Paul

you were been contacted from our customer in Canada owe our company contacted you and you did not respond, are you forgetting your job role that you have to act as Intermediary between Maanshan Iron and Steel Company and its clients. we are about losing a huge amount of money if you do not respond to your mail on time

Regards

Peter

Paul LeBlanc

To: peter anderson

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Peter. I’m so sorry. You wouldn’t believe what happened to me. First, I was in a bar and told one of my funny, funny stories to a biker who didn’t think it was so funny. So he karate chopped me on my shoulder blade. Then I tried to rush out of the bar on my bike, but guess what?? My chain broke in half due to my strong power. I am very strong. I have been fixing the chain using only a mallet and spike the whole time. I just fixed it and I’m ready for full time duty!! But only on Thurdays between 1 and 2.

Let’s eat lunch together soon. Do you like tofu?

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello

please kindly respond to any mail sent to you as soon as possible and follow instructions, that is the reason you are working

Paul LeBlanc

To: peter anderson

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Dear Peter, actually, I feel like we are now close enough to call each other by a nick name. Can I call you Petey? What name will you give to me now? Some people call me “Bike Guy” or “Wheelie popper”. But I will leave that to you. Please respond as soon as possible as I’m excited by the name you will call me. Or even consider, “Paul the funny story teller”. That is good too.

So Petey, today, (which is Friday and my day off, if you recall my full time working hours only on Thursdays between 1 and 2 pm), I got on my bike and took a drive to my area of location looking for monies owed to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd. I shook down an old lady at the park who gave me 1 dollar and 38 cents. She claimed she knew nothing about this monies owed, but you and I both know Petey that she owed it for services rendered. I would send you the money but there was a girl selling lemonade for exactly 1.38 dollars and it was very hot driving around on my bike. So, Petey, I bought the lemonade. You can take the 1.38 off my first installment of $6500. So, you will owe me $6498.62. Next Thursday at 1pm I will get on my bike and see about all the others that owe Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd monies.

Petey, but I may need to take next week off.

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hello

Please take this job very serious. We depend on you for collecting money so you can be paid. You will need to send us your banking information ASAP.

Paul LeBlanc

To: peter anderson

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Petey.

I found out my uncle passed away this morning and in his will left me the sum of 23.3 million dollars and his business to run. I will be looking for people to help me collect the funds in your area of location. I will pay you the sum of $10,000 per month. You just need to answer the following questions and fax it back to me along with your personal banking user name and passcode so we can deposit the funds.

Question 1: Have you ever roofied anyone?

Question 2: Is your birth name really “Petey Anderson”?

Question 3: Why didn’t you laugh at any of my funny jokes? This makes me nervous.

Question 4: Why does Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd have “Company” listed twice in the name? Seems fishy.

Question 5: Don’t you have better things to do all day then try to scam people? Like get a real job? With my new venture perhaps?

Good luck in life Petey.

peter anderson

To: Paul LeBlanc

Re: Welcome to Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Co Ltd

Hehehehehehe Paul