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Postby Edward » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 8:36 pm

Mandrake wrote:I used to get those, now I get emails talking about the stock market!

Like this:-

THE HOTTEST ALERT..



L00kup: UTEV
Current: $0.008
3 Day Target price: $.06
Expected: Steadily climb for the top...

500% profit potential short term!

See bullish news online right now, jarrad, call broker!!!



I've been getting garbage like this on my cell phone as text messages.
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Postby Antony » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 11:07 pm

PaulD wrote:1. " ... you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your prize remitted to you."

I regret to inform you, sir, that your prize has been provisionally forfeited in that you have violated the requirement for our confidentiality requirement, in that you have posted this award information on the internet. However, it can be reinstated if you remit to our agent, Mr. PaulD at SillyDog.org, a processing and penalty amount of only AU$999.98. (Please note that this is a discount from our customary penalty amount of AU$1500.) Please advise if you wish to take advantage of this exceptional and generous offer of accommodation, which offer is valid only for the next three (3) days.


lol.

I must have skipped that part.
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Re: talk about scam emails?

Postby Anonymosity » Thu 24 Jul, 2008 12:30 am

Antony wrote:Dear sir,
I am contacting you to partner with me in respect of transfer of certain funds, which is being held in a floating account in my bank here in Europe. I am privileged to have full knowledge of the availability of this fund due to my function and position in the organization at present. I have to contact you because it is imperative for me to have the cooperation of a foreigner to be able to transfer the fund out of my country.My investigation proved the original depositor of the fund had died some years back and all attempts to reach the supposed beneficiary of the deposit were fruitless and before it is forfeited to the state, I decided to transfer it.

Ah, yes! The old dead bank customer trick.
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Postby Edward » Thu 24 Jul, 2008 7:42 am

My rate plan with the mobile phone company includes 500 SMS (text) messages each billing period, I don't use anywhere near 500.

But for someone who pays for them individually, it can add up fast if the junk starts coming in more frequently. I don't know if the mobile companies have a policy regarding crediting a customer's account when they receive junk like that.
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Postby Antony » Thu 24 Jul, 2008 9:27 pm

Edward,

Do you have to pay to receive a (regular) SMS (text message)? Over here in Australia, only premium text messages received are payable by the user (receiver). If people receives unwanted premium SMS (in Australia), they can complain to their mobile carrier. If everything fails, people can go to the telecommunications industry ombudsman as they have the power to demand the consumer receives a refund.

Keep your unwanted premium message in your phone, prepare for evidence in the court.
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Postby Edward » Fri 25 Jul, 2008 6:59 am

Antony wrote:Edward,

Do you have to pay to receive a (regular) SMS (text message)? Over here in Australia, only premium text messages received are payable by the user (receiver). If people receives unwanted premium SMS (in Australia), they can complain to their mobile carrier. If everything fails, people can go to the telecommunications industry ombudsman as they have the power to demand the consumer receives a refund.

Keep your unwanted premium message in your phone, prepare for evidence in the court.


I am actually on a Business plan with the mobile company and did not have to enter into a new contract when I changed from the previous Personal plan I had. Once I fulfilled my original one year agreement (January 2005-January 2006), that was it. If I had switched to one of their Promo plans, that would have required a new contract and I would likely have received a new phone as well.

Under the current plan I have, each month it includes:

    600 minutes

    Unlimited mobile-to-mobile (as long as the number I am calling or the number that is calling me, is on the same mobile company)

    500 SMS (text) messages


Once the 501st SMS message is exchanged (whether it is sent or received), I would then begin to pay for them, until the next billing period begins, then everything resets back to zero.

If I send or receive a MMS (multimedia) message (e.g. a photo or a ringtone), those are billed separately.

Their plans also includes basic access to the mobile web, I believe it's limited to pages internal to the mobile company so the customer can check their current minutes of usage and billing information.

I have unlimited mobile web on my account, so I can access everything out there. That is grandfathered in at $4.95/month.

I'm not with the largest mobile company in the U.S., but they don't have to be the biggest to be the best. :D
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Postby Antony » Fri 25 Jul, 2008 7:00 pm

Antony wrote:Keep your unwanted premium message in your phone, prepare for evidence in the court.

Besides keeping those.
It is also a good idea to read the manual of the mobile phone. Most (modern) mobile phone provides voice recording. It will be your best interest to record the conversation, if not for suing, shaming them!
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Postby Antony » Mon 04 Aug, 2008 10:25 am

Well, here's a new scam, with a new twist.

Some sort of (usual) sad story with the millionaire family but followed by strong religious content.

- Dear beloved in God /Allah,May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you as you read this message, it is obvious, that this message will meet you with great surprise.I am Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, from the Trinidad1&Tobago. I am married to Engr.Lorz Watson,an American who was the Chief Executive Director of an Oil and Gas producing Company here in Libya, for seventeen years before he died on the 26Th of December 2004 .We were married for tweny seven years with-three kids,He died in the Tsunami dissaster while he was on holidays along with our two sons and only daughter i couldnt mke he trip due to my ill health , Before his sudden death we were both born again Christian, Since his death i decided neither to remarry nor get another child/children outside my matrimonial.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $10.7Million (Ten Million Seven Hundred Thousand United State dollars) In one Finance Security Company in one Country(Name withheld for a security reason) where iam rightnow and advised me that he used my name and our three issues as the next of kin and that the security company officials does not know the real content of the trunk box because he disguised it as (FAMILY VALUABLES AND TREASURES) For security purpose, and it is still with the Security Company up till now.Recently,my Doctor told me that i have been diagnosed by cancer , the one that worries me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition now, I have d ecided to donate this fund to a Church,/ Mosque/ Individual or Non governmental Organization, Etc. That will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.I would like one of the aformentioned bodies or individual to use this fund for the helping of the Orphanages, Widows,HIV patients,Sick and Less privilladged persons, propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained, For i know that my sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in me in the kingdom of God according to the book of [Romans 8:18].Therefore i am giving out this donation in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is written that i should give, and it will be given to me, Blessed is the hand that giveth, I took this decision because I don't have any child anymore that will inherit this money and I don't want my husband's efforts to be in vain, I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way.Please, let my donation be in secret between you and i,as it is written in the book of [ Matthew 6:3 - 4] That when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand to know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret and your father who sees in secret will himself reward you openly. I am not afraid of death since I know where I am going, I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord because the Lord has been my strenght and hope As soon as I receive your reply in acceptance of my donation, I shall give you the contact of the security company here in ???, I want you and the church to always pray for me.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian, Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth, Please always be prayerful all through your life,and also remember me in prayers.May Almighty God make you an eternal excellency and a joy of many generations....Amen.Hoping to receiving your urgent reply urgently forwarding to me your private telephone/fax number, postal address to enable me arrange for the shipment of the Treasure Box to your prefared destination.Remain blessed in the Lord.Yours Sincerely in Christ the Lord.Most Regards.Mrs.Elizabeth Watson.
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Postby Anonymosity » Mon 04 Aug, 2008 2:06 pm

That line about having cancer but what worries her most is her stroke is an old one. You would think they could come up with something new once in a while. Since when is it so hard to donate your money to charity that you need a foreigner to do it?
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Postby Don_HH2K » Sun 31 Aug, 2008 9:27 pm

I got my first spam over Skype today. Nothing's sacred, I guess.

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There are people talking about it over on the Skype community. Nobody's brave enough to go near it, but the consensus is that it's either viral or porn.
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Postby Antony » Thu 30 Oct, 2008 6:15 am

I received another scam today.

No paragraphs. I mean one big paragraph.

- STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN CONTRACT AWARDING COMMITTE ECOWAS HEADQUARTERS LOME,REPUBLIC OF TOGO Tel:00228 9927114.Attn:Pls Friend.ACCOUNT PROVISION FOR USD 16M Forgive my indignation if this message comes to you as a surprise and if it might offend you without your prior consent and writing through this channel.I am Mr Mosun Mola,The Chairman, Contract Awarding committee of the ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES ( ECOWAS)with Headquarters in Lome, Togo.I got your contact through Network on line in my search for a reliable and reputable person to handle a very confidential transaction that involves a transfer of fund to a foreign account and I decided to write you.After discussing my view and your profile with my colleagues,they were very much satisfied and decided to contact you immediately for this mutual business relationship.We wish to transfer the sum of USD 16m (Sixteen Million United States Dollars only.)into your personal or company`s bank account.This fund was a residue of the over invoiced contract bills awarded by us for the supply of ammunitions, hard/softwares,phamaceauticals/medical items,light and heavy duty vehicles, apperals and other administrative logistics etc for the ECOMOG in Sierria-Leone and Liberia during the Peace Keeping Projects. This DEAL was deliberately hatched out and carefully protected with all the attendant lope holes sealed off.As the Chairman of CAC,I have the cooperation and mandate of the Financial Director and the Secretary of the Organisati on.We arranged and over invoiced the contract funds supplied by different companies from different countries during the crisis. It was our consensus to seek the assistance of a willing foreigner to provide us with the facilities to transfer this money out of West Africa.This is borne out of our beleif in the non-stable and sporous political nature of this sub-region. The original contractors have been duely paid by the Banque Centrale Des Etats De L`Afrique De L`Ouest (Central Bank of the West African States)through our bankers-INTERNATIONAL BANK OF AFRICA(IBA)UNION TOGOLAISE DE BANQUE(UTB),ECO BANK,BTCI BANK LOME TOGO.This balance is suspended in the escrow accounts awaiting claims by any foreign company of our choice.We intend to pay out this fund now as the organisation is winding up its activities since the aim of returning PEACE to the countries and the coast has been achieved.Based on the laws and ethics of employment,we as civil servants working under this organisation, are not allowed to operate a foreign account.This is the more reason why we needed your assistance to provide an account that can sustain this fund for safe keeping and our future investment with your comprehensive advise,assistance and partnership in your country.It is however agreed,as the account owner in this deal to allow you 30% of the entire sum as compensation,65% will be held on trust for us while 5% will be usedto defray any incidental charges and cost during the course of the transaction.This transaction will be successfully concluded within 14 days if you accord us your unalloyed and due cooperation.You should provide the followings:YOUR COMPANY`S NAME WITH COMPLETE ADDRESS,TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS.(if available)THE NAME OF YOUR BANK,ITS ADDRESS WITH TEL,FAX AND YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER, THE COMPLETE MAILING ADRRESS OF THE BENEFICIARY WITH TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS,Now our questions are:-1.Can you handle this project?2.Can we give you this trust?Consider this and get back at us as soon as possible.Upon the receipt of this informati ons,i will forward them to the organisation for ratification and subsequent payment. As with the case of all organised (sensitive)and conspired DEALS,we solicit for your unreserved confidentiality and utmost secret in this business.We hope to retire peacefully and leave a honourable business life afterwards.There are no risks involved.You can reach me through my private phone 00228 9927114 for more details.With regards.Mr Mosun Mola.


One point:
Mr Mosun Mola is said to be the Chairman, Contract Awarding committee of the said company. He has USD16m to launder, but he has to follow "the laws and ethics of employment,we as civil servants working under this organisation, are not allowed to operate a foreign account."

If you are willing to assist Mr Mosun Mola in Lome, Togo, you may be awarded 30% of 16 million, that is 4.8 million. ;-)
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Postby Anonymosity » Thu 30 Oct, 2008 3:26 pm

So of course he is going to trust a foreigner that he doesn't know from a sack of potatoes. Right!
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Postby Antony » Tue 23 Dec, 2008 10:48 am

Well, I don't have a bank account with "Citizens Bank", but I was told to update my account detail.

A new one form "Citizens Bank CustServ@citizensbanking.com".
Subject: notification Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:10:09 +0200

It says:
Dear Citizens Bank customer,

We would like to inform you that we are currently carrying out scheduled maintenance of banking software, that operates customer database for Citizens Bank Business Express service.
Every Business Express customer has to update his Business Express online account. In order to update your account, please complete a Business Express Customer Form.
Please use the link below to access the form. The link is unique for each account holder.

http://ebanking-services.citizensbanking.com/Nubi/cust-directory/form.aspx?cid=47944772620241586353061082610562063104

Thank you for your cooperation. We apologize for any inconvenience brought.
This is auto-generated email, please do not respond to this email.
Citizens Bank Technical Department


If you click the included link in the email, you will be linked to [tt]http://ebanking-services.citizensbanking.com.id-r117.com/ (...)[/tt] instead.

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Postby Antony » Mon 02 Feb, 2009 6:31 pm

I just received a business opportunity from a 19-year-old orphan in somewhere called Abidjan. According to the deal I would be able to receive 20% of $6.500.000.00 (USD).

Here's the offer:
From Mr Johnson Amed,
Ave 11 Rue de Canal
Abidjan Ivory coast,

Dearest One,

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. please don't be offended with this mail as i know not every body will like having such a strange mail in his address, since we have not known each other before, I come across your contact and I prayed over it and ask God to show me someone who is honest and reliable that will help me, I must not hesitate to relate every part of this relationship to you for you to understand me very well, and know how to advise me on these.



My name is Johnson Amed, I am the only Son of late Mr and Mrs Morgan Amed. who was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan the economic capital of Ivory coast during his time, my father was poisoned on a business trip to sudan and he came back with that sickness that led to his death, My mother died when I was a baby and my father took me so special. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been planned by my uncle who travelled with him at that time, but God knows the truth!

Before the death of my father on 12th of january 2006 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of $6.500.000.00 (Six million Five hundred thousand US dollars left in fixed/suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan, that he used my name as his only child as the next of Kin in depositing of the Money. He also let me know that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his senior brother and business associates.

That I should seek for a foreign partner in another country where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management. that is the reason why i contact you hoping that God will give you the knowlegde to advise me more on these,

I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1) To provide a bank account where this money will be transferred.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 19years.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover,

i am willing to offer you 20% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. please, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within one week, please indicate your interest to assist me in these regard.right now, I am in a guest house because of my uncle, he wants to destroy everything my father has garthered because my father is no more, I have to live the house for him as he treat to harm me. i am in a guest house now for my safety that is why i am on my knees for God sake asking for your urgent assistance.

I am expecting to hear from you soonest,
Thanks and God bless you for your consideration.
Best regards from,
From Johnson Amed,
my number +225 66450587
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Postby Anonymosity » Tue 03 Feb, 2009 12:43 am

The old poisoned cocoa merchant story - that one is really old. You would think they could come up with some new ones.
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