Every time I read an article about Byron Sonne, there is _always_ an mention of ‘illegal explosives’. What bothers me is that this particular phrase has never been explained as to what it entails. Given this, and the many examples of some detail not explained by any Gov’t-type agency, leads me to believe that Byron probably has some Firecrackers he picked up from the States that were probably not ‘legal’ to bring back across the boarder. So you get this ‘illegal explosives’ phrase that blows such trivial things wayyyy out of proportion. It’s one of those ‘catch phrases’ used to convince the public that this guy was really on par with a terrorist and that they have every right to detain him and do whatever they please.

Byron Sonne is now the Canadian Kevin Mitnick.  His support grows every day.  This post is my support for him and to get awareness out for this fiasco.

Toronto Star, July 21, 2010:

‘Free Byron’ campaign grows for man in G20 case denied bail

I would like to thank James Arlen of Thinkhaus to being an active voice in this.  See The Hamilton Spectator Article.

Saw this update from a friend of mine:

“YOUR PHONE NUMBER IS NOW ON FACEBOOK! Go to the top right of your screen, click on Account then Edit Friends. Go to the left and click Phonebook. Everyone’s phone #’s are now being published. Please repost so your friends know this is happening so they can remove their phone …#’s by changing …their privacy settings. ( Privacy Settings -Phone – Customize – Only Me.”

Followed the stesp…yep…phone numbers are there…..nice…..

So I get an email from the scammer.  Must have been Candice’s good looks

Welcome to Western Union:
Send Money Worldwide
FROM THE DESK OF WESTERN UNION REMITTANCE DEPT Our Ref: WUMT0XX2/987
WEBSITE: www.westernunion.com

Attention: ,

We received your mail, the United Nation Organisation has decided to send your winning funds to you through Western Union Money Transfer and they are giving you the MTCN# which you will use in any Western Union of your choice. Here are the details on how to collect your winning funds, but you will have to pay for the receivers names.

Here are details of your money transfer of  $380.000.00 USD, made on your behalf but it has no receiver’s name yet. Kindly go ahead and track the funds with the information below and see that its avaliable for pick up. But note that you will be required to pay a sum of 379.00 GBP = 578.216 USD documentating purposes. for your first installment payment of $5,600.00 USD.

PAYMENT DETAILS MADE FOR YOUR CONFIRMATION:

Amount: $5,600.00 USD
SENDER’S NAME: PETRONIO BAEZ MOREL
QUESTION: GOD ?
ANSWER: LOVE
MTCN : 516*******

Do follow the tracking link in the website which you can use it to track your funds online:

<link deleted don’t want anyone else ruining my fun….>

SENDER:  NAME:
( PETRONIO )         ( BAEZ)            ( MOREL)
First                 Surname1          Surname2

NOTE: You have 48 hrs to remit the 379.00 GBP = 578.216 USD or the money sent will be withdrawn. And remember that the transfer of does not bear your name until the 379.00 GBP = 578.216 USD is paid. do not bother picking it up because you will be arrested. Your name can only be put as the receiver after the 379.00 GBP = 578.216 USD is paid.

your payment should be made to our office Western Union there in your country.

Find below the details of our  account officer you are to effect the payment to; (Account controller)Andrew Gomez

RECEIVER’S NAME: ANDREW GOMEX
TEXT QUESTION: TRUST
TEXT ANSWER: GOD
COUNTRY ADDRESS: PLAZA DE SOL, 28921. (Madrid) Spain
AMOUNT SENT: 379.00 GBP

We await your response to proceed with remittance of your funds.

Yours truly,
Dr. Wilfred Davison
Customer Care Line;
Tel:+44-**********
For Western Union Payment Centers

FROM THE DESK OF WESTERN UNION REMITTANCE DEPT UK

Now I’m dealing with Spain?  Wow, this is truly a global economy…..fraud that is.  Never forget that folks.

So they want me to pay to get my money?  I think Candice will be a bit confused over this…. I’m going to go with “Ignore the contents of the email and ask for a better explanation.” option  Candice is also a little upset at not being addressed by name….time to put on the ‘pouty/ignorant’ face….

Well, such intimate details that just come out in an email.  Who knew that Candy and her daddy were so close?  Anyone here think the obvious typos will get any attention?  Nope….me neither.