Orphans in need

[sparky905]

It seems that there are far more children out there who need help than we ever imagined! Once again a scammer I was dealing with was exposed by one of my characters, and convinced to work with me to steal from a well intentioned church who donates handsomely to worthy causes. The approach to the church was successful, and my character acted as the liaison to introduce the church to the worthy cause (more orphans). Then my character takes a step back and allows the church and orphanage to work out details, and our favourite 5 Star shipping service takes over to seal the deal. What could possibly go wrong?

At this stage the package has just been sent and is about to cross an international border, making retrieval impossible. It will then be found out that the church ladies placed the envelope of cash in the package! (They never learn, do they???) We already had one mishap, one of the ladies misplaced her own wallet and it was later found to have been sealed in with the package by mistake! Thank goodness they found the mistake in time! It did cause a delay in shipping though as the package had to be re-packed and re-sealed first.

The package is on its way to Ghana, but the lad has a Nigerian IP. We shall see what happens later today when the money is found to have been put in the package by mistake.

[bware419ers]

[sparky905]

The lad has wanted an itemised list of the package contents and is frustrated it was not given right away. My character "only" ships the package, he does not itemise them. However, one of the assistants, Larissa, did make a list, but had trouble locating it. So the lad wrote to the lead minister and "demanded" the list. He was politely but firmly told exactly where he stands on making demands.

Further, you are in no position to "demand" things from him or anyone else here. We all have worked hard to support your cause but making "demands" will leave you waiting a long time for answers.

The lad has told his scamming partner (another of my characters) that he doesn't care about the package, he just wants the church to send him the money.

Since Mr. Walter came into the picture, all that is being discussed is the parcel which is of no importance to us

.

So he doesn't care about the package? He does now that he has found out it contains the money! He wrote to our shipping agent Walter in a slight panic, worried that his friend in Ghana, the actual named recipient, will handle the money first!!! The trust he placed in his Ghana friend to handle the packaged items has suddenly evapourated now that he finds the cash is in the package too. He wants to coordinate with the sender and PLOG about the delivery.

it is important I am preinformed of the arrival date to enable me make the necessary arrangement with the agent because of the money in the parcel. It is very important respond to me with the likely arrival date of the parcel to Ghana.

He will soon find out that while he manages an orphanage, he is not the recipient of the package and has no role to play in the actual delivery of it. The contract is between the sender and the recipient, not the cause the recipient represents. He is losing control of a situation he created, and it is fun to watch the alarm bells going off!

[sparky905]

The lad is in a bit of a panic as the cash is not going directly to him. He doesn't seem to understand the church and PLOG know what they are doing, and will handle this without his directions!

Meanwhile, copy of the Airway bill will be needed to clear the parcel when it arrive here in Ghana. Therefore, I appeal that you scan and send to me as attachment, the copy of the Airway bill as swift as possible so as to clear the parcel on arrival without issues. The parcel is tracked to be on transit currently in Dublin. I will be looking forward to receiving attached copy of the Air waybill of the parcel with your response.

Did he request the same thing 3 times in a paragraph???



Walter responded with:

I am unclear why you think you need to tell me my job when it comes to shipping packages. For one thing, I do this on behalf of the church all the time, all around the world. Secondly, I worked for the company before my retirement and am well aware of what is needed and what is not. I told you before not to worry about these matters and will repeat it here and now. You have no worries.
As the package gets closer, the company will initiate contact directly with the named recipient. As I mentioned previously, this is not you but your special friend.. That is not something I handle, that will be between the recipient and the company.( He is being steered toward PLOG and their pure efficient business approach to these matters.......)
Dublin you say? That is great news, it might arrive faster than I expected, the Dublin hub is very efficient, we are blessed!!!!

He has written multiple messages to my co-scamming character, to the minister, and the shipper, all in panic mode about the package once he found out the money was inside. It's the start of a hopefully long journey together!

[Bertje]

"Special friend"



While the Dublin hub is very efficient, I hear the same can not be said for several African hubs. We can only wait and see.

[sparky905]

Our lad has been tracking his high value package multiple times a day. However, he sent a second delivery address to PLOG and they froze the package. (No delivery service of 5 Star Reputation would ever proceed until such things were cleared up!!!) PLOG contacted the sender with this news and my character investigated, receiving an explanation. He thought that was the end of the matter until asked, twice, for a photo of the delivery location "for verification purposes" and to speed up delivery times. He has not done so yet, but the package will remain frozen until he does.

Little things like this help him to be self baiting.....let's hope it continues.

[sparky905]

The lad wanted almost same day delivery of the package, and has been having to cool his heels as he watches it slowly make its way toward Ghana. He was anxious and sent two addresses for the package, so he was called out on this for "security reasons" of a high value package. He panics very easily and jumps to worst case scenarios rather quickly, so we shall see how long we can string him along.
Right now, the package has arrived at Lome, Togo, just over the Ghana border. He is excited it is so close.......but word on the street is that corrupt Ghana officials are seeking bribes from PLOG to renew their shipping license within that country. As a 5 Star company, it is unlikely the shipper will comply with bribes, so the lad might have to just "pop" across the border to secure his goods.

What could possibly go wrong?

[sparky905]

Our lad would not follow the protocols of the 5 Star Shipping Service, so we have been forced to look elsewhere for a charity that will appreciate the good work. Maybe next time.

Right now this same motley bunch of baiters is cultivating a new minister for the church, who will open a parish in Nigeria once he complies with the various rituals required to join. Then the money starts flowing in to support the new congregation..........

[sparky905]

The lad has had his tantrum and after a period of insults aimed at his manliness, he has now found a new receiver to assist with package delivery! Yay!
His new friend sent PLOG the biometric info required and they are waiting for approval.

Sir

This is to inform you that the biometric identification requirements have been sent to the Logistic company. We are now waiting for their update on the delivery of the parcel.

Thank you for your kind assistance and have a great weekend.

Best regards

[sparky905]

The lad and his recipient friend were subjected to a series of insults about the true nature of their friendship that he vented a great deal. Now he is back with another recipient who has also failed to meet up with the PLOG driver.
Since the recipient failed to show up for delivery, PLOG wants to charge for a second delivery arrangement. The church is aghast at this pathetic example of customer service and will instead off the money to the lad to just go get the package. Why pay a greedy international corporation when you could put the money directly in the hands of the needy?
Also, to sweeten the pot, the church will offer up an incentive of perhaps $250 to the lad, over and above his expenses. The money will be sent via the PLOG money transfer service and he can collect it at the office when he arrives. What could possibly go wrong now?

[Myon359]

What could possibly go wrong now?

From my previous experience it should go smoothly. Of course that all depends on your perspective.

[sparky905]

After much name calling, apologies and then resignation, the lad has travelled again! He is anxious to be picked up and taken by PLOG to the warehouse to pick up his package and claim the extra funds sent by Walter via the PLOG money wire transfer service. We are so happy he has put his faith in the shipping company.
Since yesterday was the PLOG family picnic day, I sure hope no one, especially the driver, is hungover...............

[bware419ers]

I sure as hell hope they are. It would be a damn shame if their drunk ass drove the truck into the bush and broke an axle.

[Bertje]

the best fix for a hangover is: A nice cold Turbo King beer! Which is exactly what the driver has been drinking the last few hours.

Beware, you must be psychic!!

[sparky905]

The investigation by PLOG into any possible wrongdoing found that, not surprisingly, the company was not at fault. Amazing. Bertje sent out the report via a pdf which was junk and cannot be opened, so the lads only know that no compensation is forthcoming. Maybe. My character was incensed at this conclusion and wrote to complain.

I do not agree with the "no compensation" conclusion and would like to appeal that based on the PLOGH charter, paragraph 17, section "B" part two. I think Mr W qualifies for compensation according to those criteria. Please review this

My character, the former PLOG employee, is the lad's best advocate. If anyone can squeeze compensation out of the evil corporation, it is Walter.

[sparky905]

PLOG continues to frustrate lads but at least they believe the advertising and slogans of the company! The orphanage manager wrote to Walter today stating the following:

He wondered how a company that is supposed to be a five star company operate in such a manners without regards to its customer.

At least he knows that PLOG is a 5 star company! He was sympathetic to the sufferings of the lad, and wrote back with encouraging words:

I will continue to advocate on behalf of everyone here and while it is frustrating, the children are the reason we keep pushing this. They must not suffer.

Hopefully, this will end well.