Another scam

[Ian Robinson]

Got this in my hotmail inbox the other day .



Like I'm going to fall for that old ripoff.





I've asked Mr Ibrahim to kindly send $1million dollars in hard currency by EMS post to prove he is legit.



Bet I never hear from him again .....

[hilb]

I have been promised $3 million from an estranged aunt's estate if I marry in the next three months. If your million comes through, I'd be willing to marry you and then go halvies in the $4 mill, ok?

HilB...:rofl:

[Ian Robinson]

OK ....

But only if my wife doesn;t find out.... I don't think she'd be very impressed even if she got to help me spend my winfall ....


I reckom we're noth going to remain poor, that's a safe bet.

[jjjnettie]

And people still fall for these scams.
I find it very hard to feel sorry for them.

[Octane]

I've linked this before, but if you want to see what you can potentially do to these Nigerian scammers, go to www.419eater.com

One of my favourite web sites.

If you only just received one of these emails, count yourself lucky. My parents were first contacted via fax, in 1993, with the same proposition.

[Ric]

Yep that's really believable. :screwy:

Save the postage and buy a $2 lottery ticket, the odds are way better.

Cheers

[Ian Robinson]

I'll be buggered !! he responded:

Biut no indication that he's going to send me 1000000 USD cashb in a nice parcel by EMS ..... :sadeyes:



Came with an attachment "bank details" , which I will not be opening .... I'm betting the attached file has a nasty hidden data mining program in it .... good thing there are no tax , financial or criucial personal details anywhere on my computer (too easy for these to be got at "invisibly".

As if I'm stupid enough to buy this.

This is where I pass the emails on to the Australian Federal Police (yes I know they are toothless tigers).

[dugnsuz]

I get those in the junk mail now and again Ian - noticed a few more recently. The scammers must be doing a 'surge' at the moment.
Those crazy Nigerians tried to get me via ebay recently (well 2 years ago!!)...
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=24305&highlight=nigerian+scam+ebay
Doug

ps...just had a horrible thought!!!!! The scam I linked to above happened on ebay where the scammer posed as a buyer in a "buy it now" sale.The scammer bid on the 'auction' thereby ending the sale. The horrible thought is that via the ebay system they had access to my name and location (not too difficult to search for an address) and bank account details to deposit the money that was never to come !!!!
That's an identity fraudster's dream come true, and it's so open to potential abuse!?

Thankfully nothing dreadful has happened so far...but now I've put it out there into the Universe!!!:scared2:

[Ian Robinson]

Fools and their money are easily separated .... I don't have any sympathy what so ever for any greedy cretins who fall for this kind of scam.

[Geoff45]

The only genuine thing is the info about the air crash--it really did happen.
See here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Airlines_Flight_261)

[avandonk]

Only the greedy and stupid fall for this drivel.

Bert

[Rainingstar]

JUst a quick note to you all regarding this sort of thing and internet scamming in general; don't ever ever reply to any of them, even if it's just to tell them to take you off their list.
you see, the thing is that if they get a response, then they know the address is checked by someone (rather than a 'dead' or bot-account), which makes it about 50 times more valuable to them if they're gathering email addresses to sell on to other companys (cyber telemarketers, and such) at least this is what we were always taught, and it makes perfect sense.
Hmm, Dugnsuz, you make a really good point regarding these guys getting your details off E-bay...
hey, quick question, if it's not getting 'too' off topic; I've known several people that have been really blasé regarding the whole identity theft thing, since they've claimed that as they only have $50 in their accounts, that that will be 'all' the crims can get. if they can get your bank details, is it likely they can get more important things?

[dugnsuz]

That was my worry too Lorraine. I would have thought that with the information gleaned from ebay they might be able to use it to acquire other items in my or others' names thereby obtaining a more complete false identity picture. From there the scammer could go on to apply for large loans etc. Not 100% sure if that would be possible, but the thought gave me a quick shudder!!!

[Lumen Miner]

Them:
UK National Lottery, Your E-mail have win you the sun of 1,000,000.00 Great British pounds to claim your prize contact Barr terry woodgate,
E-mail: woodgate.barrterry@gmail.com Call +447035921440 Contact him, with your, Serial No:S/N-472-9768-79


Me:

Hello Barr!!



I would be pleased accepting my rewards!!!



please give info to collect.



I would like quick respond so makeing tranfer quick time now.

We must be quick about this.



Please to be of service and collecting!! Thankyou thankyou!!



How may I collect good prize quick time??



S/N-472-9768-79








Them:

Good Day to You Lucky Winner,

How are you doing today? I received your email and content to your email was understood, may God bless you. my name is Barrister terry woodgate, I was assign by the UK National Lottery Organizations to file your claims as been one of the lucky winners in there end of year draw, I will also like to inform you that i will be the one to sign all proper document on your behalf here in the United kingdom to make sure your winnings is been release to you, that is to say I am your claims agent here in the United Kingdom, regarding your UK National Lottery winnings funds of £1,000,000.00 (One Million Pounds) which you won. You draw numbers are: Winning NO: XB3/701/LNRC, Batch NO: 905534213/255, Ref NO: 7458222754

HOW DID I BECOME A WINNER?

Congratulations once again. Your email indicating you as a winner in the lottery programs held by UK NATIONAL LOTTERY. your email address was selected through the computer ballot system drawn from over 25,000,000 company and 40,000,000 individual email addresses, your email address attached to a single ticket was found as one of the lucky email address that emerge from the first category to have won the sum of £1,000,000.00 (One Million Pounds)

Note you don't have to purchase a ticket to enter this lottery. It’s a free email draw.

HOW TO CLAIM MY WINNINGS?

In order for me to verify your winnings, I need your particulars for verification and record purposes. See the verifications information’s below; please fill out your information’s accordingly so as to proceed with the claiming procedure. Please be rest assured that any information you disclose to me will strictly be use for all matters that pertains to your winnings and unknown account will I disclose your information to the third party for any reason.

Once again congratulations from all the UK National Lottery House staff. fill the form, every thing about is legal, beside all we are doing here is being watched and governed by the British Governing Council. See the details below:

1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Marital Status:
4. Occupation:
5. Age:
6. Sex:
7. Country of Residence:
8. Telephone Number:
9. Fax Number:
10. Draw Number above:
11. company/brief description:

Upon the receipt of the above information, I shall forward your particulars to the verification center for further security and verification purposes. After your particulars have being duly verified.

Note: The above verification form must be completed and return back to my office within four (4) working days.

Warm Regards
Barrister Terry Woodgate
Your Claims Agent.
Telephone number: +447024045519










Me:

Thankyou for your finding in this matter. I am much excited for good time to come. Please may us finalised our dealing shortly time.

Johnathon

1. Name: Johnathon Brown
2. Address: 6 outback Ln Timbuk-too
3. Marital Status: Single
4. Occupation: Out of employment
5. Age: 18
6. Sex: M
7. Country of Residence: Australia
8. Telephone Number: 94811111
9. Fax Number:
10. Draw Number above: XB3/701/LNRC, Batch NO: 905534213/255, Ref NO: 7458222754
11. company/brief description: Not employed




Them:


BARRISTER TERRY WOODGATE CHAMBER

Letter Date: 10-07-2009
From Barrister terry woodgate
To Johnathon Brown,

Hello Johnathon Brown, how are you doing today?

I am pleased to inform you that your claims have been duly verified and endorsed by the UK National Lottery Organizations (U.L.O) thus you have been confirmed a winner in this quarter of the UK National Lottery Online Sweepstakes Promotion. You have therefore been approved to receive a lump lottery payout sum to the tune of £1,000,000.00 (One Million Pounds) in cash credited to your file (XB3/701/LNRC).

The hard copy of all relevant lottery winning documents which includes your Winnings Certificate, Certified Bank Cheque and Clear Source of Funds Certificate (C.S.F.C) and your details for delivery, has been deposited with our contracted payment office (City Link Courier Express Logistics Ltd.) for onward dispatch to you. You are to immediately contact City Link Express Logistics Ltd.

You are required to contact our payment delivery Company for the delivery of your won prize to you with there contact details below:.

City Link Courier Express Logistics Limited.
Address: Unit 4 Armstrong Business Center, Goldie Rd,
Bothwell Park Ind Est, Uddingston, G71 6PBP.
Contact: Official: Mr. Garry Jones (Director, Operations/Logistics)
Tel: +447011148566
+447011130736

Email: info1@citylinkdelivery.com OR garry-jones1@citylinkdelivery.com

The following requirements should be sent to their office for confirmation and final process for payment.You will be sent your winning draft from their office.

1, Full Names..................
2, Occupation..................
3, Nationality...................
4, Address, ie were i want my parcel to be delivered to ...................
5, Amount Won...............
6, Phone Numbers...........


NOTE: You are advice to give them a call immediately after the submission of below informations.

Stand informed that in accordance with Section 24(c) of the International Lottery Act of 1996, winners residing/resident outside the United Kingdom and inside the United Kingdom may be obliged with financial responsibilities as regards disbursement of cash prize to their location because the British Gambling Board does not permit the UK National Lottery to assume such responsibilities outside the United Kingdom. This is in line with the Insurance policy drawn on your cash prize to counter misappropriation of funds in the course of remittance on contraction to City Link Express Logistics Courier company Ltd.

Please note that its imperative that you add your Identification Code {XB3/701/LNRC} as the subject on initial correspondence with the City Link Courier Express Logistics via email.

Ensure to keep all information about your award confidential as earlier informed until your cash prize has been remitted to you. This is to avoid double claiming/disqualification in this final stage of your clam's process.

I would require a concise update on your proceedings with the payment office as soon as you are in contact with them. If you need any assistance, Please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best regards,
Barrister. terry woodgate.
Your claims agent





Me:
1, Full Names.................. Johnathon Brown
2, Occupation.................. Un-employed
3, Nationality................... Australian
4, Address, ie were i want my parcel to be delivered to ................... 55 timbuk-too ln Idahoe
5, Amount Won............... £1,000,000.00
6, Phone Numbers........... 94811111



Identification Code {XB3/701/LNRC}



Please be contacting me promptly as to complete this transaction in good time.



Johnathon.






Them:
CITY LINK COURIER EXPRESS
SOUTH WESTERN BUSINESS PARK,
SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 3RH,
LONDON
Tel: (+44) 70 1114 8566
(+44)70 1113 0736

NATC/00982/12367
REF:UK/9420X2/68
BATCH EGS/2251256003/06

CLAIMS VERIFICATION AND PROCESSING -REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/9420X2/68

Respected Customer Johnathon Brown,

How are you doing today,in respect to your last mail i want to bring it to your notice that our service here in the City Link Courier Express is CASH BEFORE DELIVERY and we can deliver your parcel to you any where in the world ,so i will advice you to pick up one of the delivery-options so that i can inform you on how you are to pay for the shipment cost.

Also i guess you should have known before now that your UK National Lottery winnings prize cannot be deducted from; this is because the total amount has been insured to the real value, which is in accordance with section 13(1)(n) of the national gambling act as adopted in 1993 and amended on 3rd of july 1996 by the constitutional assembly.

This is to protect winners and to avoid misappropriation of funds.

Your address has been received and registered so you are expected to pick a delivery option best convent to you and you know you can afford, send us your delivery option via mail.


OPTION 1:

CARGO(AIR SHIPMENT)
(2 working days delivery)

cargo £125.00 00.00
Insurance £225.00 00.00
Vat £55.00 00.00
TOTAL £405.00 00.00



OPTION 2:
CARGO(AIR SHIPMENT)
( 3 working days delivery)
cargo £75.00 00.00
Insurance £200.00 00.00
Vat £50.00 00.00
TOTAL £325.00 00.00



OPTION 3:
CARGO(AIR SHIPMENT)
(4 working days delivery)
cargo £75.00 00.00
Insurance £125.00 00.00
Vat £50.00 00.00
TOTAL £240.00 00.00


Please respond to this email by making a selection from the Three options above and get back to us as soon as possible,so that we can inform you how to make the payment for the chosen option, failure to do this am afraid will qualify your package as being forfeited and i will be left with no option than forwarding your Package(winnings) back to UK NATIONAL LOTTERY BOARD in 72 Hours.

Best Regards,
Mr. Garry Jones
(dispatch officer)
(+44) 70 1114 8566
CITY LINK COURIER EXPRESS.



Me:
Hello, Is there any possibles of this matter being completed on express express delivery?
I would be most happinest to pay premium delivery cost for fast fast service.

Is there possibles of next day deliveries? Money is not important as I will get my expences back ten fold when our transactions are completed...

Please be contacting me back at your soonest pleasure as I would like to transfer funding today..

Johnathon.

[Lumen Miner]

another




Them:
FROM MR RICHARD AGESE CHAMBERS 1515 CIRCLE GATEP.M.B 1076 OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA FASO.PRIVATE MEMO Dear Friend, I am Mr. Richard Agese ,an
Attorney at law, and the personal lawyer to Engineer Dr Alfred A. Corbeil, a foreigner who used to work and owned Corbeil Oil International
in Burkina Faso, Herein after shall be referred to as my client. It may interest you to know that , I got your contact at the office of the
Chamber of commerce and Tourism in Ouagadougou Burkina faso as I was going through some directories. On the 10th day of August 2003, my client,
his wife and their two children were involved in a car accident along Ouaga - Bobo express way while arriving from a Holiday to Bobo. All
occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then, I have made several enquiries to their embassy to locate any of their
extended relatives and this has also proved unsuccessful. I am contacting you to assist in repatriating a fund valued at USD$13Million,
(Thirteen million United States Dollars),left behind by my client before it gets confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Security Finance
Firm where this huge amount were deposited. The said Security Finance Company has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his
account confiscated within the next twenty one official working days. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 4 years
now, I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. Therefore,
I will not fail to inform you that this transaction is 100% risk free. On smooth conclusion of this transaction, you will be entitled to 30% of
the total sum as gratification, while 10% will be set aside to take care of expenses that may arise during the time of transfer, internal revenue
tax and also telephone bills, while 60% will be for me towards any profitable investment in your country. All I require from you is your honest
co-operation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legal framework and legitimate arrangement
that will protect you from any breach of the law. I expect your urgent response indicating your full interest in this great business transaction
to our both mutual trust.Please i advice you reply to my private e-mail address for privacy and confidentiality (richardagese44@sify.com) Kindly
give me the information below to enable me establish you in the bank as beneficiary to my deceased client.
1. NAME IN FULL:.......................
2. ADDRESS:........................... ...
3. NATIONALITY:......................
4. AGE:............................... ......
5. SEX................................ ........
6. OCCUPATION:......................7.
MARITAL STATUS:............8.
PHONE.............................. .... 9.
FAX:............................... .........
Best regard,Richard Agese Esq.



Them:

THE DIRECTOR

FOREIGN REMMITTANCE DEPARTMENT

BANK OF AFRICA

OUAGADOUGOU

BURKINA FASO.

Sir,

I,

JOHNATHON BROWN



from.... AUSTRALIA .................................., the extended relative to the late Engr.Dr.Alfred Adams Corbeil who died with his entire family through auto crash .



After his funeral rememberance celebration as our customs and traditions demands, I discovered that he has an unclaimed and balance account of THIRTEEN MILLION USA DOLLARS (US$13 MILLION ) desposited in your bank when he was alive.

Further, as his extended relative qualified and entitled to claim this balance, I hereby wish to bring to your notice through this letter that i am eager to claim this above mentioned sum as his only existing next of kin to enable your bank release and transfer the balance account into my bank account on due formalities and without delay.

Upon your positive response to this letter of claim, I shall include my bank account details necessary for the transfer of the fund.Therefore I expect that your bank management will pay an urgent attention to my request and communicate me further with the related forms and documents necessary for this claim without delay.

Contact Telephone Number ................................... .....



Residential Address............................ ...........................



Occupation......................... ................................... ......



Sex................... .... MALE............................... ..........



Bank Name...............SINGLE.......... ............................



Account Number............................. .............................



Account Swift Code............................... ......................



Bank Address............................ ..................................





I humbly apologize for this late request due to I have been arranging other unstabilized things left behind since his sudden death occured.
Yours Faithfully

JOHNATHON BROWN



Me:

1, Full Names.................. Johnathon Brown
2, Occupation.................. Un-employed
3, Nationality................... Australian
4, Address, ie were i want my parcel to be delivered to ................... 55 timbuk-too ln Idahoe
5, Amount Won............... £1,000,000.00
6, Phone Numbers........... 94811111



Identification Code {XB3/701/LNRC}



Please be contacting me promptly as to complete this transaction in good time.





Johnathon.







Both of these scammers were asked to contact, Johnathon an investigator, at the Australian Federal Fraud Investigation Unit. I supplied them his email and asked them to contact me on it, to continue the proceedings :lol: :lol: :lol:

[DRCORTEX]

Do what I do - have some fun, waste their time!

The missus and I, just crackup thinking of imaginative things in response.

Cheers

DOC

[Octane]

Mitchell,

This is gold. You should forward it on to Reverend Shiver Metimbers at 419eater.com :)

Regards,
Humayun

[Spanrz]

You guys are too funny.....The best! :D

[luvmybourbon]

more chance of finding alien mankind that the scams are of being legit!

[Ian Robinson]

And of cause there is that READER DIGEST scam .... we all get the unsolicitored package in the post every year or two , and it comes with the you have won ..... blah .... blah .... blah .... bull ....

I've never actually every seen them announce who actually "won" their give away ....

[luvmybourbon]

what do smart blondes and ufo's have in common? always hear about them, never get see one! (joke people. please dont take it seriously)

[Lumen Miner]

Thanks for the link, just spent the last 3 hours there reading scams... Funny funny stuff.

I like this guys "form", especially the end where it dribbles off into completly irrelevant questions.... "How fast is your cars top speed?"... " Ever been that fast in it?" had me in tears... :)

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz161/caphollister/P2.jpg

[Ian Robinson]

I've met some very smart blonds .... one was the daughter of a colleague of mine .... got H1 in a Combined BE in Computer Engineer and Physics at my uni , topped engineering , and got a University medal , is now a Dr.

Never ever had so much as a glimmer of seeing a UFO in all my 50 years of stargazing and fishing for jewfish.

[Bassnut]

Very entertaining, top work, love it.