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Title: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 30, 2009, 06:56:57 PM
I have never seen this one before.

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ATTN

On behalf of the Trustees and Executor of the estate of Late Eng.  
Jurgen Krugger, I once again try to notify you as my earlier letter  
was returned undelivered. I hereby attempt to reach you again by this  
same email address on the WILL. I wish to notify you that late Jurgen  
Krugger made you a beneficiary in his WILL. He left the sum of Thirty  
Million, One Hundred Thousand Dollars (USD$30, 100.000.00)  to you in  
the Codicil and last testament to his WILL.

This may sound strange and unbelievable to you, but it is real and  
true. Being a widely travelled man, he said he met you sometime in the  
past or simply you were nominated to him by one of his numerous  
friends abroad who must have wished you good (I am not too sure).

According to him, this money is to support your humanitarian/medical  
activities and to help the poor and the needy in our society. Please  
if I reach you as I am hopeful, endeavour to get back to me as soon as  
possible to enable me conclude my job. I hope to hear from you in no  
distant time. I am sincerely sorry if you feel bothered or embarrassed  
by this message.

Please copy and email me through the below email address:
(SCENE MISSING)

I await your prompt response.


Yours in Service,
Barrister Daniel Amen
Johnson And Lowry Chambers
Phone: : +44 702 403 7847
Fax:      +44 709 284 7449
E-Mail: <SCENE MISSING>
Address: 7 Pilgrim Street London, EC4V 6LB, UK

Yes, stuck in office downtown and bored.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Signe on September 30, 2009, 07:01:18 PM
You're rich!   :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 30, 2009, 07:04:16 PM
It must be mistaken identity since I do not conduct humanitarian or medical activities.  Although I do have seven cats.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Signe on September 30, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
Well, they must know about the cats, then.  So you're rich and fuzzy.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on September 30, 2009, 08:09:56 PM
UK probably has laws against that sort of thing.  Might not be worth the effort of tracking down where to forward it to/file a complaint with but then again, could be worth a laugh.

At least they picked a law office for the address: http://www.faegre.co.uk/showlocation.aspx?Show=59  :awesome_for_real:  Sadly the one area of law they don't seem to handle is Estate law...

Heh, googling the phone number you can see it being used in scams back as far as 2008, so I guess it must not be easy to get a phone line being used to commit fraud disconnected in London.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: K9 on October 01, 2009, 02:21:15 AM
The phone number isn't real as far as I can tell. London numbers generally start 0207 or 0209, when dialling international you remove the initial 0 and add +44. So it should be 44 207, not 44 702.

07024 037847 would be a mobile phone. Google tells me that it goes to a premium rate service (http://www.magrathea-telecom.co.uk/nongeographic.htm).


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on October 01, 2009, 07:40:37 AM
Why are you all trying to crush Yegolev's dreams?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on October 05, 2009, 06:30:29 AM
They can't.  I'm way too popular with British barristers.

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MANAGING PARTNER
ROGER FLETCHER BAKER SOLICITORS & Co
327 Old Street
London, EC1V 9DR
England

I am a Roger Baker,an attorney at law.I have an important business proposition
for you concerning a deceased client of mine who died intestate without no
surviving heir.If interested,please acknowledge the receipt of this e-mail for
proper briefing.Email <SCENE MISSING>

Regards,
Barr. Roger Baker (esq).


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on October 05, 2009, 10:20:19 AM
Awesome. Someone thought the only difference between British and American lawyers was fancier names.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on October 05, 2009, 11:40:28 AM
Roger Fletcher Baker doesn't even sound like a real name.  Too may "er"s there.  I'd sooner think that was the last name of three distinct persons.  I'm probably wrong, maybe Brits like having silly names like that.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on October 05, 2009, 02:06:25 PM
Eh, it sounds kind of like a solicitor's firm, they're all pretty common surnames.

Though that did highlight the fact that this guy is not only claiming to be a barrister but also a managing partner in a solicitor's firm. Awesome.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: taolurker on October 05, 2009, 03:49:05 PM
The phone number isn't real as far as I can tell. London numbers generally start 0207 or 0209, when dialling international you remove the initial 0 and add +44. So it should be 44 207, not 44 702.

07024 037847 would be a mobile phone. Google tells me that it goes to a premium rate service (http://www.magrathea-telecom.co.uk/nongeographic.htm).

It's a valid number exactly as it is, and numberingplans.com (http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=phonenr) analysis of the number shows it's a UK personal phone number, with the carrier Magrathea Telecommunications Limited (http://www.magrathea-telecom.co.uk/). Also like was mentioned before the number shows linked to various different scams when doing a Google of the number, and that telephone provider is a VoIP company.

If it were me who received this email, I would be calling the phone provider and demanding this scammer be put permanently out of business, and they should do everything possible to disable a number involved with scams.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Signe on October 05, 2009, 04:25:24 PM
Roger Fletcher Baker doesn't even sound like a real name.  Too may "er"s there.  I'd sooner think that was the last name of three distinct persons.  I'm probably wrong, maybe Brits like having silly names like that.

It doesn't sound too weird.  Tiggy Legge Bourke used to be the nanny for the royal brats.  The place names can be odd.  There's a Sluts Hole Lane in Norfolk and a Twatt in Orkney.   


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Righ on October 05, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
It doesn't sound too weird.  Tiggy Legge Bourke used to be the nanny for the royal brats.  The place names can be odd.  There's a Sluts Hole Lane in Norfolk and a Twatt in Orkney.   

I went to Orkney once and met more than one Twatt on the ferry alone.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on October 05, 2009, 06:20:51 PM
I went to Orkney once and met more than one Twatt on the ferry alone.

I apologize.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Sir T on October 05, 2009, 06:47:38 PM

London, EC1V 9DR


And no-one noticed that is V1CE spelt backwards...  :pedobear:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Righ on October 05, 2009, 09:35:55 PM
Well sure, a couple of decades ago when I first did some work in the Finsbury area.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Krakrok on October 05, 2009, 09:48:10 PM
I received one spam a couple days ago that said a relative recommended me for a free teeth whitening. I'd never seen that before. Very cleverly crafted.

I use Thunderbird and I want to know what the fuck is up with spam filters. When I check "spam" on an email and then I receive another email exactly like the one I just marked as spam and it doesn't catch it. Bayesian filtering my ass.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: IainC on October 06, 2009, 02:17:27 AM
It's a real postcode, a real name and a real law firm I guess scammers can use Google too (http://www.yell.com/b/Ronald+Fletcher+Baker-Solicitors-London-EC1V9DR-2827279/index.html).


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Sir T on October 06, 2009, 07:22:02 AM
Thats a real postcode? Fuuuuu...  :ye_gods:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Signe on October 06, 2009, 07:23:12 AM
But it's from a ROGER Fletcher Baker, not RONALD, which is the name of the firm.  Also, Ronald Fletcher Baker doesn't seem to be a real person at that firm and there's no Roger Baker, either.  All their email addresses are @rfblegal.co.uk


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on October 06, 2009, 08:46:07 AM
I bet they'd have more luck getting the scammer's phone number shut down being a law firm and all. I doubt they want their name dragged through the mud like this.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on October 06, 2009, 10:13:21 AM
But it's from a ROGER Fletcher Baker, not RONALD, which is the name of the firm.  Also, Ronald Fletcher Baker doesn't seem to be a real person at that firm and there's no Roger Baker, either.  All their email addresses are @rfblegal.co.uk

Ronald, Fletcher and Baker would be the surnames of the three top partners at that firm. And as I pointed out above the spammer is pretending to be a barrister AND to work at a solicitors' practice which isn't how the British system works. Hell barristers don't do that kind of legal work. I can only assume the spammer discovered barristers can use a title and thought it would make the whole thing seem more impressive.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: IainC on October 06, 2009, 12:21:44 PM
Thats a real postcode? Fuuuuu...  :ye_gods:

London postcodes are slightly different to the rest of the UK. Also I'm pretty sure that fraudsters with a limited grasp of English aren't going to try and make puns based on reversed words with numeric substitution.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on October 07, 2009, 06:44:51 AM
I used to live on Shagbark Court, so don't put too much into funny address names.

As for Thunderbird, that filter has never worked for shit as far as I have seen.  Before I switched to Gmail, I used POPFile (http://getpopfile.org/) which actually worked.  Furthermore, it satisfied my desire to screw around with the word database.  Gmail is so awesome at filtering spam, though, that I don't bother with anything else.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 23, 2009, 05:35:02 AM
I am going to miss my corporate email address after I switch to HP.

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22/11/2009
Sir/Madam

I came across your contact via international personal research profile in my earnest search for a trustworthy and honest person to handle a transaction with me and I apologize if the content of the mail or method of approach are contrary to your moral ethics, but I had to reach you through this medium.

I have a proposition and  i will appreciate your utmost confidentiality in this matter until the task is accomplished.

Now my questions are:
1. Can you handle a financial project of exceeding US$ 4M ?
2. Can I give you this financial trust as a trustee/stake holder ?

If yes, get back to me as soon as Possible and if No your time reading this mail was well appreciated.

VERY IMPORTANT:CONTACT ME ONLY VIA THE BELOW SECURED EMAIL CONTACT.

Thank you
A. Dongmei
Secured E-mail: a.dongmei@<SCENE MISSING>

I especially like how this one is open to interpretation.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Xuri on November 23, 2009, 06:02:53 AM
Some day, someone is going to get a legitimate letter of this kind and then discard it as spam. I wish they could send these letters to me, I'd take them all seriously.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 23, 2009, 06:28:36 AM
I'll be happy to forward it.  Or you can just figure out the email address.  You can try a few of the free domain names or just go with the first one you think of if you're feeling lucky!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on November 23, 2009, 07:32:08 AM
all my 419 scam mail stuff is from yahoo.com.hk these days


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on November 23, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
I am going to miss my corporate email address after I switch to HP.
HP spam filters are pretty good.  What group are you going to work for?  I was legacy HP as part of EDS, but too many PMs and no certification means I'm now looking for a new job. :(  Sad, I liked working for HP.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 23, 2009, 10:21:50 AM
I'll be working for the part that used to be EDS: HPES, they call it.  It's basically EDS with a new health plan.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Lantyssa on November 23, 2009, 09:33:08 PM
You stole her job. :ye_gods:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on November 24, 2009, 08:18:07 PM
You stole her job. :ye_gods:

 :cry2: :cry2: :cry2: :cry2:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 25, 2009, 08:18:15 AM
Oops...?   :ye_gods:  I'm actually being brought in because HP has picked up The Coca-Cola Company as a client and there's a lot of :uhrr: going on with both parties.  BAU requires my entire team become HP, which will make us cost more.  I missed out on HP's 24,000+ layoff of EDS peoples, and the two 2009 pay cuts, so ... I'll try to sleep at night by telling myself I did not steal anyone's job.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on November 25, 2009, 09:35:06 AM
Uh huh...  :cry2:  You just keep telling yourself that. :cry2:

Seriously though, what is it you do again?  If I'd heard, I'm not recalling it atm.  I'm a project manager and as my boss said when he told me, it came down to picking someone who had PMP certification and someone who didn't.  I didn't through my own damn fault.  I should have taken more advantage of the free online training but was an idiot.  If it applies to your position - use it and abuse it.  I'm kicking myself now that I'm looking and so many places want that PMP. :(


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Teleku on November 25, 2009, 02:33:15 PM
Nah, Yegolev is just willing to work for $1 and two bowls of rice a day.  I wouldn't feel to bad.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 25, 2009, 07:04:09 PM
Nah, Yegolev is just willing to work for $1 and two bowls of rice a day.  I wouldn't feel to bad.

I might be, but the wife... she's high maintenance. :awesome_for_real:

Rhyssa, the thing I do for money is AIX (IBM UNIX) support.  Not really crap admin work, as the HP UNIX manager is finding out, but project work of the type that most people call in consultants for... although I do end up doing a lot of that since everyone else is an idiot... ahem.  Just this week, for example, I have worked on a SAP SCM/APO upgrade which is part of a conversion of the DB from Oracle to DB2 and to unicode at the same time; and worked on performing an offline backup of a 9TB database using EMC disk mirrors but doing a fake online to tape since there is a security prohibition on using a password file for remote authentica.... er.  Sorry.  And a bunch of other shit that is driving me nuts.  Open PMR to IBM, wherein I once again want to poke the guy's eyes out for knowing less than me and also being a doofus.  "What is using port 80?  ....  Oh I had to set it to external ..."  grrrr.  Sorry again.  I'm up to someone else's eyeballs in work.

My new boss has already told us that we are going to need to get lots of certs since that is how he keeps his people from being offshored and having their pay cut.  According to his typically-blunt-for-IT staff, it has worked.  I'm on board, being a corporate stooge and all.

I think PMs are getting it in the kneecaps all around.  I know Coke is dropping a few, one of which I know and was the PM who ran the New World of Coke project.  Maybe just anecdotal.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on November 25, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
PMs got slammed with the EDS merger because that's what so many of them were.  And get those certs, especially since HP should pay for the training or take the online classes.  DOOOO EEETTTT!!  That was my biggest mistake and now I'm looking into getting WIA funds to get my certification and a few other classes if I can.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on November 26, 2009, 08:54:04 AM
I have had at most two classes that pertained to my job over the past... forever.  I'm going to be all over the education and even the certs.  The certs because New Boss says it is vital, and the education because I'm tired of supporting things that I don't understand. :oh_i_see:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Ingmar on November 30, 2009, 11:57:06 AM
I am probably going to look into actual certs next year too. I miss the days of (non-Cisco) certs being a black mark on a resume.  :cry:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on December 01, 2009, 05:28:46 PM
I am probably going to look into actual certs next year too. I miss the days of (non-Cisco) certs being a black mark on a resume.  :cry:
Do it if at all possible.

I just started the app process for WIA funds in my county to see if I can get my PMP certification plus some other classes.  My biggest worry is that they want to know the husband's income as well and while he makes good money, that in no way covers all our bills and whatnot.  Besides, if I had a random $5k or so lying around, I wouldn't be applying for some government grant and dealing with the hassle so I could get certified.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on December 03, 2009, 10:06:44 PM
All my 419 spams in the last few days have been from "Barristers" with Ghana addresses, and .nl email accounts. Surreal


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 07, 2010, 02:03:14 PM
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Greetings! dear players

Today, we are do all activities of the World of Warcraft accounts a routine check.
We have evidence to show that your account transactions involved in the disputed.
Please visit our web site as soon as possible to clarify http://www.worldofwarcraft.com otherwise we will lock your account.

Regards,
The World of Warcraft Support Team Blizzard Entertainment

Strangely, the link goes where the text says.  The most suspicious part of this whole thing is that the web site has four posts from some guy named Nebu.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Ingmar on January 07, 2010, 02:04:17 PM
The one hitting us most heavily today is the Western Union "thank you for authorizing an 8000 dollar transfer" thing.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Righ on January 07, 2010, 09:03:13 PM
Strangely, the link goes where the text says.  The most suspicious part of this whole thing is that the web site has four posts from some guy named Nebu.

That Bobby-Jo Ferland isn't too bright. He shouldn't really have sent that out via his Hotmail account when his address is listed on a Terrance Bay, Ontario contacts page.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 08, 2010, 10:09:51 AM
If I ever need a security consultant, you are at the top of the list.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 15, 2010, 07:26:20 AM
I got a repeat of the WoW spam, but this one was more, uh, potent I suppose; it sent me to a site which is really not the correct one.  It has a few nice graphics and a couple boxes for you to "log in" to your account.

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When you receive this message when your World Of Warcraft Account means that there are serious security risks.
We have evidence to prove your account has been in different countries and regions, several attempts to login.
So we have to remind you to enter our web site as soon as possible http://www.worldofwarcraft.com to account verification, otherwise, we will be lock your account.
In order to protect your interests.

The World Of Warcraft Team

The site it sends you to has "-access" tacked to the end of the domain name.  Didn't fool me, but probably will fool a lot of ... fools.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on January 15, 2010, 09:33:30 AM
Quote
When you receive this message ... there are serious security risks.

Yeah?  No, shit.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 16, 2010, 07:51:19 AM
I thought these were extinct!  I'm going to miss my Coca-Cola email address if I ever lose it.

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United Parcel Service Nigeria LTD
Plot 16, Oworonski Expressway
Gbagada Industrial Estate
Lagos
Nigeria

Dear Parcel Consignor,

You are welcome to UPS Courier. The Authorized dispatch company for United
Nation compensation funds committee, Which is presently been supported by
World Bank. This committee, set up by UN ensures that scam victims are been
compensated of their lost funds.

This mail is to bring to your understanding that you have been officially
cleared for payment by the payment committee, at the headquarters of UN and
also that your compensation funds of 350,000.00US$ has been credited to ATM
CARD, which is presently in our custody. Your ATM card, original copy of your
prize claim certificate, together with other vital document from the Nigerian
government stating that the money was obtained legally will be sent to you.

UPS Courier is a flexible and diversified courier company capable of
satisfying the distribution needs of the most demanding customers. from the
delivery service to the logistic support services for the handling and the
distribution of goods. Note that we also do not deliver to P.O. Box address
or street corners but to your residence or valid office address. Please
ensure that you re-confirm your delivery address. Save this document as it
contains important information about your parcel at UPS Courier. Your Reg.
Order No:SH231282. Parcel description and delivery information is as follows:

Weight of Original Award Certificate: 0.12g
Weight of Atm Master Card: 0.6g
Weight of clearance documents: 0.18g
Total Net weight of Parcel 0.20g
Colour of Parcel Brown
Parcel Packaging Bonded

Parcel not delivered within (7) working days from this communication will
start accumulation demurrage. Note that your consignment has been signed and
parceled ready for delivery.

You are advice to furnish this office with the under listed details as to
enable us deliver your consignment to your present location ASAP;

* Legal Names:
* Present Home address:
* Active Telephone Number:

Contact us for more information.

Best Regards,
Mr. Osazee Obazee

My favorite part is the name Osazee Obazee.  Sounds like a Beatles lyric.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 31, 2010, 09:28:09 AM
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United Nations Foundation
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036

ATTENTION

UN Foundation Grant.

This is to notify you that you have been chosen by the board of Trustees of the above International (Charity & Human Developmental Organization) as one of the final recipients of a Cash Grant/Donation of US$100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand US Dollars) for your personal development. The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turners' historic $1 billion gift to support UN activities. The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems and broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity.

You are to contact the London/United Kingdom UN Grant Dispatch Office for documentation and release of cash aid. Send your name and address with Qualification number (UNI/JLM-716-0009X-562-66) to:

Barrister Andrian Peterson (United Kingdom Senior Dispatch Officer)

Email: <on request>@sify.com

On behalf of the Board,

faithfully,
Stefanus Boris
Unit Co-ordinator.
UN WORLD GRANT DEPT.

The first one was funny.  This one is just annoying.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on February 27, 2010, 08:09:23 PM
Quote



Congratulations The Foundazion Di Vittorio has chosen you by the board of
trustees, as one of the final recipients of a cash Grant/Donation for your
own personal,educational, and business development.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary program, We are giving out a yearly
donation of US$500,000.00(Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) to
5 lucky recipients,as charity donations/aid from the Vittorio
Foundation,ECOWAS, EU and the UNO in accordance with the enabling act of
Parliament which is part of our promotion.

To file for your claim you are to fill out below information and send it
to the Payment Remitance Office Via the email contact
address:<SCENE MISSING>@yahoo.it

Full Name____________
Address_______________
Occupation____________
Country_______________
Phone_________________
Sex___________________
Age___________________

(Payment Remittance Contact)

Mr.Adams Cole.

Eet-sa my lucky day-a!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on March 05, 2010, 11:33:19 AM
Quote
Dear Winner This is to inform you that you have won a prize money of one million pounds(1,000,000.00) for new of Year Edition 2010 Lottery promotion which is organized by WINDOWS LIVE & MICROSOFT WINDOWS,collects all the email addresses of people that are active online,among the millions that subscribed to Hotmail and MSN we only select five people every Month as our winners through electronic balloting System without the winner applying,we congratulate you for being one of the people selected.

PAYMENT OF PRIZE AND CLAIM


You are to contact your Claims Agent with immediate effect to faciliate the protocol of your winning prized before the date of Claim,Winners Shall be paid in accordance with his/her Settlement Centre Prize must be claimed not later than 15 days from date of Draw Notification after the Draw date in which Prize has won. Any prize not claimed within this period will be forfeited.

To begin your claim please contact our licensed and accredited agent assigned to you.

MR. Terry Martins
(VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER)
Email:claimsverificationdept33@live.com

1. Full name .............
2. Country..............
3. Contact Address..........
4.. Telephone Number ......
5. Marital Status .........
6. Occupation .............
7. Company .............
8. Age...................

MSN Lottery Prize must be claimed not later than 15 days from date of Draw Notification after the Draw date in which Prize has won. Any prize not claimed within this period will be forfeited.

Congratulations!! once again.

Yours in service,
Mrs Felicia James
(Operation Manager)
WOW!!  I won ONE MEEEELLION POUNDS from a US corporation.  Isn't the global economy awesome? 

I particularly love that first paragraph,, which appears to be one massive sentence of  :drillf:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 05, 2010, 12:46:10 PM
"you have won a prize money" = awesome


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Sir T on March 08, 2010, 12:08:22 AM
I just get 80% off Viagra spam. And swiss watch spam. These things must be keyed to ones age.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Der Helm on March 08, 2010, 02:34:41 AM
I just get 80% off Viagra spam. And swiss watch spam. These things must be keyed to ones age.
I had to put my own email on the spamfilter because of those emails...  :ye_gods:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on March 16, 2010, 01:15:10 PM
Oh hey!  I'm totes sure this is legit!  I'm gonna respond right nao!

Quote
Hello

My name is Sergeant Micheal Smith; an American Soldier,a (Sgt.1st class) serving in the military with the Third Infantry division in Afghanistan,I was formerly in Iraq.I and my superior moved funds belonging to Saddam Hussein, the total is Eight Million US Dollars this money is being kept safe in a secured location. You can go to this web link to read about events that took place here.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm

I am seeking your kind assistance to move out the sum of $8 Million US Dollars, in as far as I can be rest assured that my share will be safe in your care until I complete my service here.

There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested I Please send to me your full data for more details.

I want to trust you to assisting us keep these funds and also want to give you my word that this 100% risk free. All we need is trust and confidentiality.
I believe that our troop may be leaving Iraq soon as promised by the president. Please, if you can help me with getting this fund out of here,get back to me for more details and I will let you know more, what this transaction hold.

Yours-in-service,

Sgt. Micheal



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: CmdrSlack on March 16, 2010, 02:12:50 PM
Oh hey!  I'm totes sure this is legit!  I'm gonna respond right nao!

Quote
Hello

My name is Sergeant Micheal Smith; an American Soldier,a (Sgt.1st class) serving in the military with the Third Infantry division in Afghanistan,I was formerly in Iraq.I and my superior moved funds belonging to Saddam Hussein, the total is Eight Million US Dollars this money is being kept safe in a secured location. You can go to this web link to read about events that took place here.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm

I am seeking your kind assistance to move out the sum of $8 Million US Dollars, in as far as I can be rest assured that my share will be safe in your care until I complete my service here.

There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested I Please send to me your full data for more details.

I want to trust you to assisting us keep these funds and also want to give you my word that this 100% risk free. All we need is trust and confidentiality.
I believe that our troop may be leaving Iraq soon as promised by the president. Please, if you can help me with getting this fund out of here,get back to me for more details and I will let you know more, what this transaction hold.

Yours-in-service,

Sgt. Micheal



Sweet, Kelly's Heroes spam!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Lt.Dan on March 16, 2010, 07:34:19 PM
I am going to miss my corporate email address after I switch to HP.

Quote
22/11/2009
Sir/Madam

I came across your contact via international personal research profile in my earnest search for a trustworthy and honest person to handle a transaction ....
Now my questions are:
1. Can you handle a financial project of exceeding US$ 4M ?
2. Can I give you this financial trust as a trustee/stake holder ?

If yes, get back to me as soon as Possible and if No your time reading this mail was well appreciated.

VERY IMPORTANT:CONTACT ME ONLY VIA THE BELOW SECURED EMAIL CONTACT.

Thank you
A. Dongmei
Secured E-mail: a.dongmei@<SCENE MISSING>

I especially like how this one is open to interpretation.

You should hook up these spammers and let them duke it out.   The only problem with my solution is that by some weird Darwinian selection we'll probably wind up some uber-scammer and cause the collapse of the global economy.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 23, 2010, 01:34:47 PM
Quote from: Blizzard Entertainment
Greetings!
An investigation of your World of Warcraft account has found strong evidence that the account in question is being sold or traded. As you may not be aware of, this conflicts with Blizzard's EULA under section 4 Paragraph B which can be found here:
WoW -> Legal -> End User License Agreement
and Section 8 of the Terms of Use found here:
WoW -> Legal -> Terms of Use
The investigation will be continued by Blizzard administration to determine the action to be taken against your account. If your account is found violating the EULA and Terms of Use, your account can, and will be suspended/closed/or terminated.
In order to keep this from occurring, you should immediately verify that you are the original owner of the account.
To verify your identity please visit the following webpage:
<Don't click links in emails, children.>

Only Account Administration will be able to assist with account retrieval issues. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter, and your continued interest in World of Warcraft.

For more information,click herefor answers to Frequently Asked Questions or to contact the Blizzard Billing & Account Services team.

Account security is solely the responsibility of the accountholder. Please be advised that in the event of a compromised account, Blizzard representatives typically must lock the account. In these cases the Account Administration team will require faxed receipt of ID materials before releasing the account for play.

Sincerely,
The Battle.net Account Team
Online Privacy Policy

It's not clear in the text here, but the parts that look like a menu navigation are just text, not links.  I find this sloppy.  The one link does indeed point somewhere different, someplace called battlees.net which has a sufficiently-robust mockup of the actual site (as far as I know).  Finally, the email is missing any sort of graphic.  I give it a C+.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on March 23, 2010, 03:12:52 PM
I haven't gotten any fake-Blizzard emails in a while, but I'm getting 3 or 4 every day about my Aion account. Being "investigatged", closed for lack of payment, click here to log in and speak to a representative, etc.

I wonder how many I'd get if I'd ever had an Aion account...


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Rasix on March 24, 2010, 08:09:45 AM
My spam folder is nothing but Aion, NCSoft and WoW phishing emails.  I get about 3 a day.

This is probably the most professional sounding one (at least it doesn't have "straight from China" formatting).  Funny thing is, Blizzard never sends you an email when you cancel billing. The links in the email send you off to god knows where.  The email they're using is actually blizzard@hotmail.

Quote
Hello--

This message is being sent to confirm that all credit card information will be removed from your World of Warcraft account, effectively cancelling its recurring subscription.  The account will not bill or renew any further unless new payment information (credit card or game card) is manually entered in.

The account will remain playable for the remaining time it has already paid for.  This account's current prepaid time will expire soon.

If you have not cancelled your subscription, you should check your account status as soon as possible, you can log into your Account Management page at this link, using your account name and password:

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/account

At this time, Blizzard has no plans to delete or "expire" characters, even if an account is deactivated or cancelled.  This means that all of your characters and their progress will be retained on our servers.  Should you decide to return to World of Warcraft and reactivate your account, you will be able to pick up your characters again wherever you left off.

In the event you have any other billing questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our Billing & Account Services team for support.  You can reply to this email directly, or call 1-800-59-BLIZZARD (800-592-5499) for live phone support between 8am and 8pm Pacific Time.  Users in Australia should please call 800-041-378, if the standard 800 line does not work for them.

Regards,

Billing & Account Services
Blizzard Entertainment
billing@blizzard.com


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on April 06, 2010, 10:35:43 AM
I found this one today in my yegolev.com mail bucket.  This one gets five stars for quality.  I have a hard time believing it came from China.

Quote
11/2009/File10897ab/12

Dear Prospective Applicant ,

   Are you a sound minded and stable individual who can do extra part time work
without affecting your present job .This work requires you to take assignment
and execute it within the time frame excellently . Please note that this
application closes two weeks after the date you receive this offer in your
email InBox or Spam email. This is due to numerous applicant that we process
daily.

ABOUT US :

Datatec Limited is a top data management and marketing survey in the Republic
of China, we have Branches in United Kingdom as well, meanwhile,our Head Office
is here in China . We help companies/Investors who are interested in starting
new business in a new location to analyze the market and quality control
service .In a simple form, our work basically involves collating and analyzing
market survey data from field report.

WHO CAN APPLY  :

  You are eligible to apply if you reside in the following countries : United
States of America ,Canada, France , Germany and European countries . Because
these are the countries where market concentration is high at the moment . This
work doesn't need any experience to start . You will have all instructions for
each assignment .

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY :

  You will be required to take assignment and be given a deadline for the
submission/Report of your findings and observation . Example of what you will
do is illustrated below : You can be asked to visit the Electronic stores ,
Money Market Stores and compare the prices of their goods and submit accurate
report on your findings and observation .

REMUNERATION :

Since this position is need based , we will be paying you $2500 every month .
Your Paycheck will be ready every 29th days your application is approved or you
might prefere your money to be sent to you Via Western Union Money Transfer.
Your payment Opinion is needed to know how you want your Salary to be paid .

REQUIREMENT/HOW TO APPLY :

  We only need honest individual who will be very strict with his/her report
without any prejudice or favoring anybody . You must not be partial in your
report and also write exactly what you experience during the assignment . You
must also be ready to reply our email in a timely manner

Send your Application to only :  Jincheng55@aol.com

First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Age:
Current Occupation:
Alternate Email Address:



PLEASE NOTE : If you have criminal record ,do not apply for the job as your
application will be turned down

Best Regards
Mr Jin Cheng. JP
Human Resources Manager
Datatec Limited
7th Floor,Financial District
East Gate of LiuyinPark,
Dongcheng District, Beijing
People's Republic of China


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on April 21, 2010, 09:52:33 AM
Quote
Anti-Terrorist and Monitory Crimes Division.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation.
J. Edgar. Hoover Building, Washington D.C


ATTN: BENEFICIARY

This is to Officially inform you that it has come to our notice and we have thoroughly completed an Investigated with the help of our Intelligence Monitoring Network System that you are having an illegal transaction with Impostors claiming to be Prof. Charles C. Soludo of the Central Bank Of Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Aziza, Mr Frank Nweke,Sanusi Bello none officials of Oceanic Bank, none officials of Zenith Bank and some impostors claiming to be the Federal Bureau Of Investigation agents. During our Investigation, it came to our notice that the reason why you have not received your payment is because you have not fulfilled your Financial Obligation given to you in respect of your Contract/Inheritance Payment.


So therefore, we have contacted the Federal Ministry Of Finance on your behalf and they have brought a solution to your problem by coordinating your payment in the total amount of $800,000.00 USD which will be deposited into an ATM CARD which you will use to withdraw funds anywhere of the world. You now have the lawful right to claim your funds which have been deposited into the ATM CARD.


Since the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been involved in this transaction, you are now to be rest assured that this transaction is legitimate and completely risk-free as it is our duty to Protect and Serve citizens of the United States Of America. All you have to do is immediately contact the ATM CARD CENTER via E-mail for instructions on how to procure your Approval Slip which contains details on how to receive and activate your ATM CARD for immediate use to withdraw funds being paid to you. We have confirmed that the amount required to procure the Approval Slip will cost you a total of $200 USD which will be paid directly to the ATM CARD CENTER agent via Western Union Money Transfer / MoneyGram Money Transfer. Below, you shall find contact details of the Agent whom will process your transaction:


CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME: MR. PAUL SMITH

EMAIL : paulsmith5@gala.net

TELEPHONE NUMBER : +234-803-624-0664



Immediately contact Mr. Paul Smith of the ATM Card Centre with the following information:
Full Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Direct Phone Number:
Current Occupation:
Annual Income:

Once you have sent the required information to Mr. Paul Smith he will contact you with instructions on how to make the payment of $200 USD for the Approval Slip after which he will proceed towards delivery of the ATM CARD without any further delay. You have hereby been authorized/guaranteed by the Federal Bureau Of Investigation to commence towards completing this transaction, as there shall be NO delay once payment for the Approval Slip has been made to the authorized agent.

Once you have completed payment of $200 to the agent in charge of this transaction, immediately contact me back so as to ensure your ATM CARD gets to you rapidly.

FBI Director

Robert Mueller.
Senders email was set as Federal Bureau Of Investigation [robertmueller@fbi.gov]

I like how th is one tells you outright that you need to pay $200 to get your totally legit and legal ATM card with all the money one it.   At least they're being honest in the scam... sorta.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Minvaren on May 12, 2010, 08:14:17 AM
Quote
The human has the kernel that he wouldn't be able to stay alone and everybody searches for the match for himself for good spending of time. So do I ...
in the website we'll be able to talk with each other, get to know each other better and I might be the one whom you have been looking for a long time.

Wonder what this looked like before it hit the auto-translator...


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: brellium on May 12, 2010, 09:57:05 AM
I loved how when I was working at the pharmacy I would get viagra spam, and then when I went to the bank, I started get mortgage spam.

It was the oddest thing ever.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on May 12, 2010, 10:06:36 AM
Probably just coincidence.  I work at neither and I get both.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on August 04, 2010, 03:26:02 PM
I'm still trying to figure out why someone sent me a message in French.  I man sure, I have a French idiom in my signature there, but even a quick check of my posts would let you know that none of them are in anything but English.

Quote
Bonjour,

Mon nom est Michel Boyer (SEO), c'est en faisant une recherche aujourd'hui sur Google que j'ai trouvé votre site http://forum.onemanga.com/.

Votre site m'a paru facile à lire, ayant de très bonnes informations et cela m'a donc incité à vous écrire.

Je travaille entre autre pour http://www.prospace-fr.com/ et j'aimerais savoir si vous voulez bien considérer mettre un lien vers un de mes autres sites en échange d'un article de plus de 400 mots que j'écrirais spécialement pour vous, un article unique à inclure dans votre site référencé par l'un de mes autres sites de qualité.

Cet article sera bien écrit, intéressant, pertinent et en symbiose avec le genre d'articles que vous avez actuellement sur votre site internet.

Et qui plus est, il sera unique pour vous (ce qui veut dire qu'il ne sera pas copié d'un autre site et ni distribue à d'autres personnes que vous).

Cet article de qualité vous permettra à nouveau de diffuser du contenu de bonne qualité a vos lecteurs et en plus cela vous donnera un coup de pouce notable dans votre référencement sur Google.

Je vous demande donc seulement deux liens textuels dans cet article afin d'aider aussi à promouvoir mon site dans Google. (Bien entendu ces liens hypertextes sont très discrets et cela ne fera pas fuir vos lecteurs)

Bien entendu si vous desirez vous en tenir a un echange de liens j'y suis dispose aussi.
N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions, je reste à votre disposition.

Je vous remercie à l'avance pour votre temps et votre attention,

Bien cordialement,

Michel Boyer

michel@prospace-fr.com
http://www.prospace-fr.com/

Haven't bothered checking out the link because I really just don't care enough.  And the main site apparently had a Google PR6 before the viewer was removed, so I have no idea what this guy's going to do for the site. *shrug* 


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Khaldun on August 05, 2010, 06:20:22 AM
There's a new one going around that purports to be from an American soldier who is departing Iraq and needs a way to transfer the millions of dollars in illicit loot he's gotten his hands on. Nice to see these guys keep up with the news.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on August 05, 2010, 07:46:45 AM
"We three kings be stealing the gold."


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Jherad on August 05, 2010, 08:53:06 AM
I get these regularly now:

Quote
world of warcraft: Cataclysm Beta Test Invitation!

Get those opt-ins ready for the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm closed beta! The sundering of Azeroth is nigh, and you don’t want to be left out in the cold of Northrend when you could be enjoying the sun-drenched beaches on the goblin isle of Kezan. To ensure you’re opted-in and eligible as a potential candidate, you’ll need a World of Warcraft license attached to your Battle.net account, have your current system specifications uploaded to the Battle.net Beta Profile Settings page, and have expressed interest through the franchise-specific check boxes.

Get the Installer - Log in to your Battle.n account :

hxxp://blizzcon.login-cataclysmbeta-beta.com/login/en/login.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fus.battle.net%2Faccount%2Fmanagement%2Fbeta-profile.xml&app=bam


Enjoy the game!

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

They're getting better written. I wonder how many accounts they obtain through emails like this.

Edit: Ah. I see why they're better written - it's a copy/paste of a Blizzard post, with a dodgy link.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 07, 2011, 06:32:38 AM
Quote from: Completely Legitimate Soldier
Good day Sir/Madam,

My name is Staff Sergeant Matthew Pemble. I am an American soldier serving in the US military in Iraq with the army's 3rd infantry division and we have some amount of funds that we want to move out of the country. Please e-mail me at sgtmattpemble@rogers.com as this mail was sent to you by Galina Sosin (a colleague of mine) in the States.

Thanks and best regards,
Sgt Matthew Pemble


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on September 08, 2011, 05:03:22 AM
Why do they do that with the email address switcheroo anyway?  It just makes it even more fake-looking.  And if you're looking to trick helpless grannies out of their life savings, then your colleague should probably be named something like John Flangston, not some scary foreign sounding name like Galina Sosin.

I should probably hire myself out as a consultant to these guys to help make their spam mails sound less shitty.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Ironwood on September 08, 2011, 05:10:56 AM
You do that.  Then I'll know who to punch in the ooterus.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Bunk on September 08, 2011, 06:11:04 AM
This thread made me go peek in my gmail spam folder.   :uhrr:


#MENS GOLD MENS http://esstt-tempus.net/images/ai.html
At this the wee bannock turned and ran; it wasn't going to trust itself with the miller and his cheese; and the miller, having nothing but the meal to fling after it, just stood and stared; so the wee bannock trundled quietly along the level till it came to the smithy where the smith was welding horsenails.
offensive,  but  which  for  one  reason  or another were to be
"House or cottage, or whatever you please, sir."

I am also apparently on a legit mail list for the Frisco, Texas Independant School District. I get notifications about bake sales and PTA meetings about once a week.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Merusk on September 08, 2011, 12:19:17 PM
Quote from: Completely Legitimate Soldier
Good day Sir/Madam,

My name is Staff Sergeant Matthew Pemble. I am an American soldier serving in the US military in Iraq with the army's 3rd infantry division and we have some amount of funds that we want to move out of the country. Please e-mail me at sgtmattpemble@rogers.com as this mail was sent to you by Galina Sosin (a colleague of mine) in the States.

Thanks and best regards,
Sgt Matthew Pemble

I got this exact e-mail yesterday.  It's the only one to avoid the spam filters in my Yahoo account in about a year.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 08, 2011, 01:57:04 PM
You need a rule to catch American soldiers with Canadian email addresses.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on September 10, 2011, 06:10:50 PM
Quote
U.S Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control
(OFAC)U.S Treasury Department's
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220

Attn:


This email is to notify you about the release of your outstanding payment which is truly $15.500.000.00 USD. The New Prime Minister ( UK) scheduled a time frame to settle all foreign debts which includes Contract/Inheritance/ Gambling/ Lottery(Sponsored by Microsoft and National Lottery) and other international loans.News had it that over the past,numerous individual (s) who happen to be impostors (claiming to be individuals, banks and organizations) are claiming to release numerous sums of fund via numerous ways.

With the help of the (OFAC)U.S Treasury Department's and with the FBI we have noticed that people have being asked to pay outrageous amount of money by these impostors for the transfer of their funds to them. We want you to stop all communication that has to do with these fraudsters who have been requesting unreasonable sums of money from you to release your funds which they do not have access to.

We have received a mandate and instructions from the (OFAC)U.S Treasury Department's to commence the immediate release of your funds through one of the following payment options stated below depending on your choice:

1. Payment via Automatic Teller Machine (ATM card): This is where you will be sent an Automatic Teller Machine card with Pin also known as ATM card (A Master Card would be issued). Upon receipt of your custom ATM card you will be allowed to withdraw $10,000 per day by default and you are given the option to transfer funds from your ATM card to your bank account.

2. Certified Cashiers Check or Bank Draft: In this case you will be sent a certified bank draft or check signed in your favor which you will deposit in any bank for it to be cleared within 3 to 5 working days at most depending on your bank.

3. Online Banking ( Bank To Bank Transfer) to enable you process this operation, $250 Dollars is Required for opening for an online banking operation, that will enable you get access to your account Online.

Below are few list of tracking numbers you can track from FedEx and UPS website to confirm people like you whom have successfully received their payment safely.


Name : Mrs. Jeannie Michael: FedEx Tracking Number: 794588016471 (www.fedex.com/Tracking?cntry_code=us)%3cbr>
Name : Mrs. Vista Rayne Arnold: FedEx Tracking Number: 796925954101 (www.fedex.com/Tracking?cntry_code=us)%3cbr>

You are advised to select one out of the three options on how you wish to receive your $15.500.000.00 USD, Your Online Banking Acess or ATM card or Check/Bank Draft will be shipped via Courier Shipping Company and would get to you within 2 working days at most.

For international shipping as stated by our company We had to sign contract with Courier for bulk shipping which makes the fees reduce from the actual $320.99 to $190.99 nothing more and no hidden fees of any sort.

You are advised to contact the Department's Officer responsible for the shipping of your Check or ATM card with the following information for shipping of your payment Check or ATM card.

Department's Officer: Ms. Christine Louise Sermon
Email- fundreleasedept@one.co.il


And provide her with the following information:

Your full Name................
Your Address:................
Occupation:................
Home/Cell Phone:.................
AGe.......................

The Department's Officer Christine Louise Sermon will provide you with instructions on how you are to make payment of the $150.99 only for the shipping of your ATM card or Cashiers Check.

You are to adhere strictly to the instructions above for more information contact the Department's Officer.

Remember that you are not paying any fees extra no matter what. Once again note that the actual Courier Retail Price: $320.99 Your Price (Because of our contract signed): is now $190.99 ( $130.00 Savings!).

Thanks,
Cecelia M Lum


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on September 11, 2011, 11:26:15 AM
I like this one, short, sweet and to the point.

Quote
e-Mail Winner,

This is to inform you that you have won a prize money of ONE MILLION GREAT BRITISH POUNDS (1,000,000) for this month Donation which is organized by COCA'COLA COMPANY PROMOTION.

Please contact us for claims with the contact below:

1. Full name..............
2. Country................
3. Contact Address........
4. Telephone Number.......
5. Marital Status.........
6. Occupation.............
7. Age....................

Congratulation!!

Sincerely,
Jessica Peterson (Mr.)

Well played Mr. Jessica Perterson.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on September 12, 2011, 01:16:22 AM
Funny how they always somehow know that they owe you 20 gazillion yen, yet don't have basic info like your name, address, etc.  How is it that people ever fall for this stuff? 


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on October 14, 2011, 04:31:47 AM
Quote
From: Ms. Patricia Atkins

Canada Lottery- Google international annual Promotional Draw

1550 Princess Street

Kingston, ON, Canada, K7M 9E3

Attention: Customer AFRSA680

Ticket Number: A9564 75604545 001

Ref: EAAL/158OYHI/11

Batch No. Lotto 6/49

Congratulations to you as we bring to your notice, the results of the First Category draws of E-MAIL LOTTERY organized by the Canadian and South African Government in conjunction with GOOGLE INTERNATIONAL. We are happy to inform you that your email address attached to Ticket #.: A9564 75604545 001 drew the Winning #: 06 07 12 20 38 40 with bonus #:43. Have emerged a winner of a total sum of US$920,000.00(Nine Hundred and Twenty thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file EALC/0218XHI/10, this is from a total cash prize of US$11,100,000.00 Million Dollars, shared amongst the first One Hundred and-ten (110) lucky winners in this category Worldwide.

Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our Afro booklet representative office in Africa (South Africa) as indicated in electronic play coupon. Our African agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact our African Agent's office. All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site through computer draws system and extracted from over 10,000,000 companies and personal emails. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claims is processed and your fund remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize.

To file for your claim, please contact our corresponding payment Agent in Africa immediately you read this message for quick and urgent release of your fund, contact information is as follows:

MANAGER: GRAPHIC TRUST DELIVERY AGENCY

OFFICE ADDRESS: 20 Rivonia Road Johannesburg South Africa.

Name: Mr. Kevin Victor

Tel: + 27-71-762-4452

CONTACT EMAIL IS: info.graphictrustagent@ymail.com

Full Name................................................

Address....................................................

Nationality.................................................

Sex............................................................

Age............................................................

Phone/Fax.................................................

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

Ticket Number..........................................

Winning Number......................................

Yours Sincerely,

Ms. Patricia Atkins (Sec. Zonal Co-coordinator).

NOTE to confirm that you have the winning number for the WED 10/12/2011 draw, do confirm under Lotto 6/49.

This came in a RTF attachment, which seems to be how it got around Gmail's spam filter.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Nerf on October 18, 2011, 03:47:29 PM
Quote from: Zawahiri_greatassassin@yahoo.com
(http://www.stanford.edu/group/resed/stern/zapata/07-08/assassins.jpg)
Am very sorry for you my friend, is a pity that this is how your life is going to end as soon as you don't comply.As you can see there is no need of introducing myself to you because I don't have any business with you, my duty as I am mailing you now is just to KILL/ASSASSINATE you and I have to do it as I have already been paid for that.
Someone you call a friend wants you Dead by all means, and the person have spent a lot of money on this, the person also came to us and told me that he want you dead and he provided us with your name ,picture and other necessary information's we needed about you. So I sent my boys to track you down and they have carried out the necessary investigation needed for the operation on you, and they have done that but I told them not to kill you that I will like to contact you and see if your life is Important to you or not since their findings shows that you are innocent.
I called my client back and ask him of you email address which I didn't tell him what I wanted to do with it and he gave it to me and I am using it to contact you now. As I am writing to you now my men are monitoring you and they are telling me everything about you.
Now do you want to LIVE OR DIE? As someone has paid us the sum of $15,000usd to kill you and we are willing to tell you that you have to pay us the sum of $5,000usd for the first payment so we can legit your attention so we can forward the tape to you we shall send it through DHl or FedEx for you to view the video and discussion between both of us okay. Get back to me now if you are ready to pay some fees to spare your life, If you are not ready for my help, then I will carry on with my job straight-up.
WARNING: DO NOT THINK OF CONTACTING THE POLICE OR EVEN TELL ANYONE BECAUSE I WILL KNOW. REMEMBER, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU VERY WELL WANT YOU DEAD! I WILL EXTEND IT TO YOUR FAMILY, IN CASE I NOTICE SOMETHING FUNNY.
DO NOT COME OUT ONCE IT IS 6:16PM UNTIL I MAKE OUT TIME TO SEE YOU AND GIVE YOU THE TAPE OF MY DISCUSSION WITH THE PERSON WHO WANT YOU DEAD AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLIED WITH MY DEMANDS, THEN YOU CAN USE IT TO TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION..

GOOD LUCK AS I AWAIT YOUR REPLY

ATTENTION: IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SMARTER THAN US, YOU CAN GIVE US A TRY DON'T REPLY US BACK AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS I PROMISE YOU, YOU WILL BE DEAD.

 :awesome_for_real:
So it's been two days now, and nothing.  I'm a bit disappointed, I've been doing tactical rolls to get from room to room in my condo and practicing my "Yeehaw! Gunplay!" shout, and I think I may have been trolled.   :heartbreak:
Maybe they'll try to kill me tomorrow, I still have a little hope.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Der Helm on October 18, 2011, 04:18:12 PM
This email explains so much...  :grin:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Jherad on October 19, 2011, 06:48:27 AM
That's awesome.

Send it back with grammar and punctuation suggestions?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on October 19, 2011, 09:00:34 AM
Quote
I called my client back and ask him of you email address which I didn't tell him what I wanted to do with it

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85916/chapelle_what.gif)


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Murgos on October 20, 2011, 04:14:14 AM
I think you will like this one.  It pretty much kicks ass.

Quote
Gaddafi
   
   
Hello,

It is with tears and pains that I am writing this mail from my hiding ground here in Algeria with my new born baby and few family members, I don't want you to pity me, but I need your trust.

I found your e-mail address through a friend's recommendations. My father Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi is at serious war with our country rebels and their foreign backers who are hungry for Libyan oil and our lives are no longer safe at Libya.  And I hope to rely on you to administer to my last will.

I wish to part this last sum of $10.5Million packaged in a secured security safe box now in England through the help of our diplomatic mission, Mohammed Philip Telephone Number +447010051349.

My main reason of contacting you is that, I want you to receive it on my behalf for safe keeping and for future investment; I really wish to settle down and have my own family with my own husband. If you are touched and willing to assist me out of my present situation, reply me back quickly for more details. if you wish to read more about me and my family.

Check this website:http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/29/gaddafi-family-escape-libya-algeria

You can contact Mr. Mohammed Philip,Tel.+447010051349 so that both of you can arrange how the safe box can be delivered to you.

I will give you 30% of  the total sum for your help.

Your respond to this mail is urgently needed.

Regards,
Hadji. Ayesha Muammar Gaddafi
Daughter of Libya' President Muammar Gaddafi


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on October 20, 2011, 10:25:39 PM
(stuff about killing Nerf)

That one is funny.  Though I do wonder why an assassin would choose an email address with "greatassassin" in it. 

You should TOTALLY troll that guy back and post the results here.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Sand on October 21, 2011, 12:12:50 AM
Be careful the assassin might be armed with mold!  :why_so_serious:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Paelos on October 21, 2011, 07:22:10 AM
Aren't support spam death threats to the FBI or law enforcement?

It's one thing to scam people, it's another to send active physical blackmail threats.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Nerf on October 21, 2011, 08:32:06 PM
(stuff about killing Nerf)

That one is funny.  Though I do wonder why an assassin would choose an email address with "greatassassin" in it. 

You should TOTALLY troll that guy back and post the results here.

That sounds like a lot more fun than forwarding it to the FBI.

Maybe this weekend I'll find a picture of a badly beaten dead body and send it to him, saying that I caught his assassin snooping around and tortured him until they gave up his info.  I'm just not sure what crazy demands to make for me to not kill him.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on November 06, 2011, 03:39:50 PM
Quote
Due to the recent software upgrade on our database, we have made alot of changes to how Google applications are accessed. You may have noticed a change on the sign-in page as well as Google Instant for easy search. But we regret to inform you that some accounts were affected during this upgrade process and we are sending out a notification to possibly affected users to update their account information to avoid suspension :

************************
* Full Name * :
* Email ID * :
* Password * :
* Profession * :
* Year of Birth * :
* Country * :
************************

Please answer each question as thoroughly and accurately as possible, Your detailed answers will help us ensure that only you get access to your account. In an effort to protect your privacy and keep your information secure, if we detect unusual activity on the account, we may disable it.

Sincerely,
Google Accounts

 :grin:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on November 06, 2011, 08:47:54 PM
Seems totally legit.
 I just get poorly formatted DiabloIII beta spam these days.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ezrast on November 07, 2011, 02:56:59 PM
The WoW and Diablo III spams have eased off for me; now in their place I have some people determined to get me to give them some RuneScape account credentials. How much can those possibly be worth?  :uhrr:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on November 09, 2011, 04:43:50 AM
Yeah, I am getting the Runescape ones as well...despite never having come close to playing it. 



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Paelos on November 09, 2011, 07:09:46 AM
I keep getting WoW spam about winning a Winged Guardian. Like I give a fuck.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: MahrinSkel on November 09, 2011, 07:16:13 AM
The WoW and Diablo III spams have eased off for me; now in their place I have some people determined to get me to give them some RuneScape account credentials. How much can those possibly be worth?  :uhrr:
Jagex put in new bot-detection systems, and banned 60% of all accounts.  Think how much money there must have been Runescape RMT to justify millions of bots.

--Dave


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on November 09, 2011, 03:05:24 PM
The WoW and Diablo III spams have eased off for me; now in their place I have some people determined to get me to give them some RuneScape account credentials. How much can those possibly be worth?  :uhrr:
Jagex put in new bot-detection systems, and banned 60% of all accounts.  Think how much money there must have been Runescape RMT to justify millions of bots.

--Dave

Jagex is even suing players (http://services.runescape.com/m=news/bot-busting-update-legal-proceedings).  Sounds like they had a mess over there.   :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Bunk on December 13, 2011, 12:33:45 PM
Had to share this one:

distrubed?

Quote
Dear owner (chooseabanner.com)

I want to confirm the latest email i sent yesterday

If you want to stop receiving email from me, just reply this email with subject 'UNSUBSCRIBE'

If you want to talk or speak with me, Just reply this email with subject 'TALK'

I just wanna make sure that you not distrubed with my email.

The reason why i sent the latest email is, I just want to "communicate with people"
I just wanna sent "any SEO and marketing tips"
I just wanna "Share" anything with you
I just wanna offering something like "door to door"
and sometimes I also sent "offering email"

and i doing all this with email.. and I think its not spam

may be i wrong, so i asking apology for this I got your email from WHOIS data of your website (chooseabanner.com)

and once again

If you want to stop receiving email from me, just reply this email with subject 'UNSUBSCRIBE'

If you want to talk or speak with me, Just reply this email with subject 'TALK'


Thank you, Big Huge and best regards from me nunu, http://seofinger.com




Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on December 13, 2011, 12:55:45 PM
Succulent.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on December 14, 2011, 02:25:20 AM
I am going to start ending all my emails with "Big Huge and best regards" from now on.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on December 29, 2011, 06:40:55 AM
Quote from: Blizzard abuse investigation
Dear customer,
 
This is an automated notification sent from our account security system. You logined your account successfully at 4:27  on December 18th form the 125.87.108.* range, but our system shows the 125.10.151.* IP range exists a large number of hackers. As too many customer complaints, the 125.98.104.* IP range has been blacklisted.
 
We are concerned about whether your account has been stolen. In order to guarantee the legitimacy of your account, visit click:
https://www.battle.net/account/support/password-verify.html
 
website fill out some information to facilitate our investigation.
 
Account security is solely the responsibility of the accountholder. Please be advised that in the event of a compromised account, Blizzard representatives will typically lock the account. In these cases the Account Administration team will require faxed receipt of ID materials before releasing the account for play.
 
Sincerely,
Blizzard account system
Blizzard Entertainment
Seriously?  The whole IP range stuff they are talking about makes no sense, although 125.*.*.* is a big spammer range on the mange forum, so at least they got that much right.  Still, who on earth would believe this email with all the grammar and spelling errors.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Strazos on December 29, 2011, 11:53:11 AM
You should see the emails we get at work - people wondering if the US Gov't is going to send them millions of dollars from Africa, and people pleading about visa matters. :oh_i_see:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on December 31, 2011, 10:39:56 AM
Today's winner was from "PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOU!"

Even in the body of the spam, they left out the "SE" every time. Quite odd


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Jherad on January 03, 2012, 05:56:41 AM
Quote
Greetings,

An investigation of your Star wars account has found strong evidence that the account in question is being sold or traded. As you may not be aware of, this conflicts with Blizzard\'s EULA under section 4 Paragraph B which can be found here: Star wars -> Legal -> End User License Agreement and Section 8 of the Terms of Use found here:
Star wars -> Legal -> Terms of Use

The investigation will be continued by EA administration to determine the action to be taken against your account. If your account is found violating EA and Terms of Use, your account can, and will be suspended/closed/or terminated.
In order to keep this from occurring, you should immediately verify that you are the original owner of the account.

Click on the link below to verify your Star wars e-mail address:
http://www.swtor.com
Account security is solely the responsibility of the account holder. Please be advised that in the event of a compromised account, EA representatives will typically lock the account. In these cases the Account Administration team will require faxed receipt of ID materials before releasing the account for play.

Sincerely,
The EA Account Team
Online Privacy Policy

Blizzard? Seriously, the spammers need to put a little more effort in. Or perhaps they don't.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on January 13, 2012, 06:38:24 PM
Quote
Hello,
Please handle this personal. I am Mr. Rodney Smith. I am a banker by profession. During the 2010 auditing of our bank, I discovered an account that had been dormant for over 10 years. The account was worth $17.5 Million (Seventeen Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). The account could not be traced to anybody.
Therefore the deal is not risky. Due to my position in the bank, I cannot handle this deal personally. Now I want to transfer this money to your account. It is a deal between me and you. I need your honest collaboration to transfer this money out from the country. I intend to invest part of my share in your country.
Read Attached Message and Reply Back Immediately.

Oh yeah, I'll get right on this one!  Can't be anything illegal at all!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on January 15, 2012, 06:16:02 AM
Quote

My Dearest,
 
Greeting to you my dear Brothers and Sisters the good people of this
planet earth i am writing you this email not to disturb you but to ask for
your
 
assistant based on my personality and my present condition in life and in
particular what i intend doing for CHARITY. I am Mrs. Christy Walton the
2nd
 
Richest Woman in the world am a great citizen of United States of America,
am bringing to you a proposal which i want you to assist me with, i worth
$22.5
 
billion Dollars which rates me as the 2nd Richest Woman in the World.As
the going says Money is not every thing on earth, is painful now to let
the world now
 
know my present condition as a cry for help, I have been suffering from a
Heart disease for the pass 22years,just few weeks ago my Doctors in
America just
 
told me now that is time for me to die, and my Will which is with my
Lawyer which my Family is fully a where about, but nobody have knowledge
of the 5% of my
 
savings in Bank deposit which is Worth $9,000,000(Nine Million United
States Dollars). I intend to give to CHARITY because I have not seen
anybody from my
 
Family, Relations and Friends whom i trust that can help me out, because i
always have this DREAM to help CHARITY and i have always promise myself
that i
 
most give this amount at my end time to CHARITY, can i please trust you to
help me give to CHARITY this enormous amount of Money because i have just
2 Months
 
left to die, as I write to you now am full of Tears as I await my death.
 
 Please reply me back with your below details to enable us proceed further
and please keep this confidential.
 
NAME........................
ADDRESSES...................
MOBILE.....................
NUMBER......................
OCCUPATION..................
 
God Bless You.
 
Mrs. Christy Walton
cw78566597@qq.com
http://www.facesofphilanthropy.com/christy-walton/
http://www.forbes.com/profile/christy-walton

Who knew that Christy Walton spoke English as second language like this?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: taolurker on January 15, 2012, 09:16:16 AM
Quote

My Dearest,
 
Greeting to you my dear Brothers and Sisters the good people of this
planet earth i am writing you this email not to disturb you but to ask for
your
 
assistant based on my personality and my present condition in life and in
particular what i intend doing for CHARITY. I am Mrs. Christy Walton the
2nd
 
Richest Woman in the world am a great citizen of United States of America,
am bringing to you a proposal which i want you to assist me with, i worth
$22.5
 
billion Dollars which rates me as the 2nd Richest Woman in the World.As
the going says Money is not every thing on earth, is painful now to let
the world now
 
know my present condition as a cry for help, I have been suffering from a
Heart disease for the pass 22years,just few weeks ago my Doctors in
America just
 
told me now that is time for me to die, and my Will which is with my
Lawyer which my Family is fully a where about, but nobody have knowledge
of the 5% of my
 
savings in Bank deposit which is Worth $9,000,000(Nine Million United
States Dollars). I intend to give to CHARITY because I have not seen
anybody from my
 
Family, Relations and Friends whom i trust that can help me out, because i
always have this DREAM to help CHARITY and i have always promise myself
that i
 
most give this amount at my end time to CHARITY, can i please trust you to
help me give to CHARITY this enormous amount of Money because i have just
2 Months
 
left to die, as I write to you now am full of Tears as I await my death.
 
 Please reply me back with your below details to enable us proceed further
and please keep this confidential.
 
NAME........................
ADDRESSES...................
MOBILE.....................
NUMBER......................
OCCUPATION..................
 
God Bless You.
 
Mrs. Christy Walton
cw78566597@qq.com
http://www.facesofphilanthropy.com/christy-walton/
http://www.forbes.com/profile/christy-walton

Who knew that Christy Walton spoke English as second language like this?
Haha... I actually got that exact email a couple of days back. Worst impersonation of a rich American ever.

Also, it's extra funny because she (Christy Walton) is a notorious bitch who refused to contribute to Warren Buffet's Living Pledge (http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2010/08/31/meet-christy-walton-america%E2%80%99s-meanest-billionaire/) and probably wouldn't be associated with anything resembling CHARITY.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: rattran on January 16, 2012, 12:00:44 AM
Well, that didn't take long. Some odd phrasing, strange syntax, and slightly wrong info, but a good first attempt.
Quote
Greetings!

It has come to our attention that you are trying to sell your personal Star Wars account(s).
 As you may not be aware of, this conflicts with the EULA and Terms of Agreement.
 If this proves to be true, your account can and will be disabled.
It will be ongoing for further investigation by LucasArts's employees.
If you wish to not get your account suspended you should immediately verify your account ownership.
You can confirm that you are the original owner of the account to this secure website with: :
 <redacted URL>

Login to your account, In accordance following template to verify your account.
 * Secret Question and Answer
 Show * Please enter the correct information
If you ignore this mail your account can and will be closed permanently.
 Once we verify your account, we will reply to your e-mail informing you that we have dropped the investigation.
 
Regards,
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. 2011 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on January 16, 2012, 12:29:52 AM
Strange that they would use LucasArts as their faux site and not Bioware?  Maybe diehard idiots won't notice anyway?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on January 26, 2012, 06:37:51 AM
Quote
Hello

FLIGHT NUMBER AB271
ELECTRONIC 8210703
DATE & TIME / JANUARY 29, 2012, 10:09 AM
ARRIVING / Modesto
TOTAL PRICE / 172.11 USD

Please find your ticket attached.
To use your ticket you should print it.

Thank you for using our airline company services.


 :grin:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: TheWalrus on January 26, 2012, 07:01:30 AM
Hows that one work? Do you get magically charged for using your own printer?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on January 26, 2012, 07:08:26 AM
Hows that one work? Do you get magically charged for using your own printer?

They attached a file that I was supposed to open that had my "ticket". 


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: MuffinMan on January 26, 2012, 07:27:23 AM
Was it ticket.exe?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on January 26, 2012, 07:33:00 AM
ticket.zip


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on January 27, 2012, 09:28:46 AM
Quote
Good day
We have seen your resume and wish to advertise our available vacancy.
Our Poland-Usa Services, a multinational corporation with
a great experience, processing online payments and orders from customers to
our
workers, doing general paperwork to create reports.  services, is currently
actively looking for an Virtual Manager to work from home. This is
an excellent vacancy with Part-Time and Full-Time positions available.
Base salary is guaranteed. No telemarketing involved, no fees
asked for at any stage of employment. The successful employees need to have
enough professional qualities to realize
the corporation's value offers.
The ideal candidate must be an excellent communicator, with proficient
computer skills, attentive to details, and deadline
oriented. Main duties and responsibilities include, but are not restricted
to: providing
support to management, providing correspondence in response to inquiries
from managers or others,
creating budgets, creating transaction records, creating data
and reports to complete clients billing process.
If you got interested in this vacancy please submit your contact
information and get back to
****@yahoo.com and we will send to you the detailed job description
and
the job agreement.

Best regards,
your personal manager
Exactly as sent, except for the email which I partially blanked.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on January 27, 2012, 01:58:09 PM
It's like some sort of weird haiku.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on April 22, 2012, 06:32:25 PM
Quote from: GULMIRA
Hey, hello! i tryed to put my photo on be2,but without success,
so i'll send your my photo, which I tried to place there be2
Сan i ask a question??
Whence you? And what age?
Why you search girl here?
I would like to get acquainted with you.
i am attractive lady :)
and I would like to send you more photo
When get your response to my box.
I have remove my profile on be2 ,so I'll wait
for your letter in my e-mail address.
Let me know how you're doing...
Your new friend GULMIRA

Quote from: GULMIRA
Hello,
It will be possible to ask I to you a question?
Why you search for the girl?
What your age?
I very strongly would like to learn you better. I wish to be familiar with you.
It is possible?
Where do you live?
I the attractive lady, and I send you a photo that you have made sure of it.
I will send you more photogravel as soon as you to answer me.
With impatience I wait for your letter.
Your new friend GULMIRA

Oh, GULMIRA, you have stolen my heart.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Xanthippe on April 22, 2012, 08:13:31 PM
Did you ever see this?

The Adventures of Wendy Willcox and her dog Willis (http://www.wendywillcox.50megs.com/)



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on May 22, 2012, 11:57:57 AM
I could have put this in another thread, but somehow, this just fits here:



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Strazos on May 22, 2012, 03:15:10 PM
You guys laugh now, but there are tons of people who fall for this shit...

I wish I could post stuff from work on here.  :oh_i_see:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Tale on May 22, 2012, 07:31:40 PM
You guys laugh now, but there are tons of people who fall for this shit...

There was a financial adviser who paid $1m from his clients to 419 scammers (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/10/19/aussie_419_victim/) posing as "the Reverend Sam Kukah", believing he would make $65m by allowing his account to be used for a transfer from Nigeria's "Presidential Payment Debt Reconciliation Committee".

Many people (as in the funny picture posted above) think they're after your bank account details. They're not. What they're after is payments they say are preliminary measures to grease the wheels, like fees and bribes to get the fictitious large amount through to you. They keep making up new obstacles requiring more and more financial input from the victim, who at first believes it's worth it because the large amount will eventually come through. Ultimately the victim becomes so financially committed they can't pull out, then keeps paying in the hope of a result, even if they suspect something may be wrong. The scammer keeps this going for as long as possible, never actually needing your bank account details, because you're willingly sending them money.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on May 22, 2012, 10:25:33 PM
The part I don't understand is how a person wouldn't automatically be extremely suspicious of anything with the word "Nigeria" attached to it.  If the soccer team from Nigeria were to show up for the World Cup, I would be predisposed to assume they were fake soccer players.  Have these people never seen the internet?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Paelos on May 23, 2012, 06:40:06 AM
Have these people never seen the internet?

Talk to anybody over the age of 60. See what kind of response you get to Nigerian spammers.

PS - Don't do that in the South, you may get Jim Crow law conversations.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on May 23, 2012, 10:21:13 PM
Have these people never seen the internet?

Talk to anybody over the age of 60. See what kind of response you get to Nigerian spammers.

PS - Don't do that in the South, you may get Jim Crow law conversations.

My parents and parents-in-law come to mind, and I doubt any of them would believe any of it for a second.  I understand your point, though. 


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Strazos on May 24, 2012, 02:14:42 PM
The part I don't understand is how a person wouldn't automatically be extremely suspicious of anything with the word "Nigeria" attached to it.  If the soccer team from Nigeria were to show up for the World Cup, I would be predisposed to assume they were fake soccer players.  Have these people never seen the internet?


Yes, they have...but a lot of them are the types that think if it's a document, if it's written somewhere (like on the internet) then it must be true.

Cannot even count the number of calls/emails we get from people involved in various scams, whether from the straight-up email spam, or from someone they've "met"...online.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on June 29, 2012, 04:20:04 PM
From the "let's see how blatantly obvious we can make this" files:

Quote
Dear all account User,

A DGTFX virus has been detected in your folders Your email account has to
be upgraded to our new Secured DGTFX anti-virus 2012 version to prevent
damages to our Database log and your important files.

Click your reply tab, Fill the columns below and send back or your email
account will be terminated immediately to avoid spread of the virus.

EMAIL ADDRESS:
PASSWORD:
ALTERNATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS:
PASSWORD:

Note that your password will be encrypted with 1024-bit RSA keys for your
password safety. We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,
All Member user Web- Support


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Khaldun on June 29, 2012, 07:53:05 PM
We had physical spam today which was almost kind of refreshing. Some dude wanted to "see our utility bill" to be sure that we were "fully optimized". I asked, "So is you the utility?" Uh, no, no, man, but I know where they are located and I can can show you the optimal shit on your bill if only you will let me examine it.

For the first time in my life, I wanted to go get a gun and say, "Hai bubs, here is what I will optimize with you, plz to enjoy."


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on July 18, 2012, 10:32:38 AM
Quote
CONGRATULATIONS FROM OLYMPICS GAME 2012

THE LONDON OLYMPIC 2012.
   
THE LONDON OLYMPIC 2012
LONDON 2012 ONE CHURCHILL PLACE.
CANARY WHARF LONDON E14 5LN.
TEL: +447017037101
EMAIL: claims.verification.unit@xaut.org


MY NAMES IS MR. MR. MARK JOSEPH. I AM THE LONDON OLYMPIC CASH OFFICER ASSIGNED TO WINNERS FROM YOUR REGION OF THE EMAIL SWEEPSTAKES.

AS REFLECTED IN OUR EMAIL TO YOU, THIS PROMO PROGRAM HAS BEEN ON-LINE FOR SO MANY YEARS TO DATE. THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO GIVE OUT LUMP SUMS TO FEWER INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATE WINNERS. EMAIL ADDRESSES WERE PICKED AT RANDOM FROM DIFFERENT WEBSITES, SEARCH ENGINES FOR THE FINAL SELECTION AND WINNING.

YOUR EMAIL WAS PICKED BY OUR AUTOMATED COMPUTER BALLOT SYSTEM, WHICH HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED FOR THIS RANDOM SELECTION. THIS HAS EVENTUALLY QUALIFIED YOU FOR THE LUMP SUM JACKPOT OF SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS (£650,000.00) GBP. AND ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FACILITATION OF YOUR CLAIM WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS YOU FILL AND SUBMIT THE LONDON OLYMPIC PAYMENT RELEASE FORM BELOW.

VERIFICATION NO.: ====ACI-919-EA====
FILE NO.: ====7541/196/33710969====


1. FULL NAMES OF BENEFICIARY:
2. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
3. MOBILE NUMBER /FAX NUMBERS:
4. SEX & AGE:
5. OCCUPATION:
6. COUNTRY:
7. AMOUNT WON:

INDICATE WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE YOUR 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC PRIZE:
1. COME TO THE REDEMPTION CENTER IN UNITED KINGDOM ( )
2. ON-LINE BANK TRANSFER ( )
3. COURIER DELIVERY SERVICE ( )


CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE.

MR. MARK JOSEPH
PROMOTION MANAGER.
LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS LOTTERY AWARD.
COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on July 18, 2012, 11:02:21 AM
Oh, I'll definitely be coming to the redemption centre in the UK.   :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Merusk on August 02, 2012, 05:25:39 AM
This one struck me because it came to my F13-linked e-mail and was from "Signe Hove" 

"How odd," I thought.  Oh, just spam, when I opened it.  (Nothing but plaintext.)

Quote
Hey! It is Signe.
First of all, I have to that you def look amazing on profile photos, I would regret forever if I didn't write and send this letter.
Anyway, u attracted me and I'd like know you a little bit better. So, you already know my name, what else, I'm ginger, my eyes are big and they are brown, I do sports so my body is athletic. I actually think that u are very attractive man and to convince you that I'm not kidding, Igonna attach some exclusive shots to the next letter, sounds better this time?)
What you think about it all?)

 :uhrr:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on August 02, 2012, 05:36:59 AM
Well I for one also think you look amazing on your profile photos. 


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Minvaren on August 03, 2012, 09:28:09 AM
Gotten several fake AT&T billing emails that look almost identical to the real thing in the last 24 hours...


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on September 25, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
Quote
Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige senator.ngige@yahoo.com
   
Sep 24 (1 day ago)
      
to undisclosed recipients
Be careful with this message. Many people marked similar messages as phishing scams, so this might contain unsafe content.  Learn more

Dear Good day,

I am Senator Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, former Governor of Anambra State and was on June 2011
sworn in as Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I am the present Director of foreign contract payment and sincerely need your
assistance to claim and receive fund worth Fifty Million United State Dollars (US$50,000,000.00) arose from over-inflated contract awarded by Nigeria's Ministry of Finance to a foreign firm.

I have fashioned out a foolproof plan to successfully transfer the funds to an account belonging to a foreigner who will act as the contractor/beneficiary of the fund.

I want to front you as the beneficiary of the fund and 20% will be your compensation for this assistance and you shall keep my share 80% safely in your bank account for investment in your country. This business is risk free, safe and confidential

I await your response

Kind Regards,
Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige
http://www.ngige.com


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: HaemishM on September 25, 2012, 11:19:16 AM
I thought it might be a scam, but the fact that his plan is foolproof tells me IT'S LEGIT!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on September 25, 2012, 12:42:42 PM
Plus he's a Senator Dr.!  That's got to be even more totally legit!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 25, 2012, 01:44:58 PM
If you can't trust a Senator Doctor with a internet forum, who can you trust?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Tale on September 25, 2012, 07:11:45 PM
If you can't trust a Senator Doctor with a internet forum, who can you trust?

God Allah, of course.

Quote
Subject: Press Only Emergency Message from God Allah

Dear Member of the International Press:
I am God Allah of The Religions and looking for a nation to help host The Resurrection.  If you believe your nation, community or company would be worthy of this, please email Me back to god @llah.MOBI (no spaces); below is the message to the U.S. Press to include My SMS.  Note, I do not phone back International; however, I email back international.
Emergency Message,
Allah
-----------------------------------
Help!  I am Allah, God of The Religions, am now here on Earth, and asking the Press to help Me locate an organization, community or nation to receive Me.  Here is all you have to do on behalf of your company, community or nation:  send an email to god @llah.mobi (no spaces) or SMS/VM 707-925-2488 and say something such as "On behalf of, (your company, community, or nation) We want to welcome you, God Allah."  Be sure to include your email, SMS text number (if you have one), name and phone number.  Then I will contact you back through email with more information about how this applies to your company, community, or nation.  If you want to learn more of God Allah (or God the Father, Christianity) see a church or mosque near you for more information.  Please be advised this is a very, serious emergency for many people around the world so you were advised to communicate with Me immediately.  Also, due to the nature of this emergency, it is possible there could be spiritual repercussions for your failure to comply.  Thanks.

Emergency Message,

God Allah
Author, Holy Qur'an / Bible
Lord of the Worlds
god @llah.MOBI (subscribe)
god @llah.US (unsubscribe instructions) P.O. Box 701 San, Mateo CA 94401
+1 (707) 925-2488 SMS/VM
A.LLAH.US
A.LLAH.TEL
LAH.TEL
LAH.TV

In the event of subscribe error, go to https:// ALLAH . zendesk .com


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Der Helm on September 26, 2012, 02:03:38 AM
That's awesome.  :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on September 26, 2012, 09:15:54 AM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85916/carl-2-athf.jpg)


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on September 28, 2012, 08:00:59 AM
Quote
Mrs.Margarita Yakov info@gmail.com
   
Sep 27 (1 day ago)
      
My Dear In The Lord

I am Mrs.Margarita Yakov an aging widow suffering from long time illness.
i am currently admitted in a privet hospital, I have some funds I
inherited from my late loving husband Dr.Slavik Yakov , the sum of
($18,000,000.00 U.S.D) Eighteen Million United States Dollars with a Bank
in Sweden Here and I need a very honest and God fearing Christian that can
use this funds for God's work.and 15% out of the total funds will be for
your compensation for doing this work of God .I found your email address
from the INTERNET and i decided to contact you. Please if you would be
able to use these funds for the Lord's work kindly reply me with this
email: (margaritayakov48@gmail.com )

Your Beloved Sister

She's doing God's will!  She wouldn't lie to me, amirite?!?!  :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ghost on September 28, 2012, 08:04:26 AM
She found you on the INTERNET.   :awesome_for_real:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on January 29, 2013, 07:46:15 AM
ARISE!

Quote
   Booking . com
 

Dear Client,

 

The hotel Arriva Hotel informed us that the data of given credit card was not accepted

(the reservation number GDJN90470837) .

It could happen because of several reasons:

    Expiration date - end - does the expiration date of the card finish until the date arrival registration?
    The reasonable balance - did the card have enough money on the card for reservation?
    The type of the card - does the hotel accept such a type of the card?

You shouldnt worry about it. Your hotel reservation is actually.

However in order to guarantee its keeping, you have to refresh the credit card date during 36 hours after this message receiving.

Print the reservation, fill it in and fax to the hotel address.
 
     

Print Booking Details
   

   

 

If you do not update your credit card date, a penalty for reservation cancellation or prepayment of  132$, which is provided under the terms of booking will be imposed.

 

More detailed information about rules and payment conditions for reservation guaranteeing you can find in the letter which is sent after reservation.

We are glad to answer all your questions during 24 hours every day.

Yours faithfully, Booking.

 
Copyright 1996-2013 Booking.com. All rights reserved.
Your Reference ID is: 13152

Weird spacing and all.  I love reading the fractured English in these messages.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Khaldun on January 29, 2013, 11:41:08 AM
I might have written about this elsewhere, but I heard recently from a guy in our IT department that there is one person on staff who routinely falls for almost all this kind of stuff, including the bad broken English spam, and has given up his/her password to phishers at least six times now. On the first three occasions this led to a pretty serious breach in the overall security of the network. They've basically sequestered this person's access off in some fashion, I dunno the particulars. The person in question has a Ph.D and is under the age of 60. /facepalm


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Lantyssa on January 29, 2013, 12:17:58 PM
Sadly, a Ph.D is no indication of common sense nor often capacity to reason without being prompted.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Hammond on February 25, 2013, 11:16:11 AM
One of my co-workers got this one from his dad's email account. Apparently they guessed his password. (its a form of the Nigerian email scam)

Quote
Hello,

      I know this email come to you as a surprise, due to an unforeseen circumstance that I encountered. Few days back I made an unannounced trip to Worcestershire, United Kingdom for a funeral service of my Good old friend Rev Dr Bathilomeo. Everything have been good not until last night unfortunately for me on my way back to the hotel, I was mugged by some unknown armed men and sustained some injuries. They Stole all my cash, credit cards and phones but thank God I still have passport. I have not been able to reach any one due to the fact that I misplaced my phone,credit card and some valuable document during the inccident, I have contacted the embassy but to no avail have they done anything to assist me.

    I am presently in a private hospital, due to the injuries I sustained.I need your urgent assistance financially.all I need presently is some funds to enable me reschedule my flight and then sort out the medical and hotel bills to enable me get back home, Please I need your assistance financially, Do you think there's anyway you can  loan me $1,850. I assure to reimburse your money as soon as i return home. You can get the funds transferred to me through western union, Western Union Transfer is the fastest option to wire funds to me. Let me know if you need my details(Full names/location) to effect a transfer. You can reach me via email.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on July 05, 2013, 03:33:43 AM
Awaken! 

We are trying to sell our car here in Denmark, and we are getting some fun spam.  Here is the original:

Quote
I'm interested in buying your car .. but first i have few questions for you :

why are you selling the car?

how would you describe your car’s condition?

where was this car bought?

how much are you willing to sell the car for?

how long have you owned the car?

has it been modified in any way?

is there any visible scratch or defect on the body that i should know about?

do you have service history?

i won't be able to view it but can you guarantee me it is in a good condition?

sorry about the too much of question. I hope to hear from you soon, and i will make all transportation preparations for it to be transported to my home in America.
Thanks, Ashley.

My wife actually got the above via text message, and it took her ten seconds to figure out that the message came from Australia or something.  Anyway, the absolute absurdity of buying an 8 year-old piece of shit from the country with the world's most overpriced cars and transporting it to the US, the country that probably has the cheapest cars...that alone was enough for us to know it is bullshit.  I mean, the last time a Dane transported his ride to North America, he was probably raping and pillaging in Newfoundland or something.  Anyway, we were trying to figure out the angle, so we sent a response.  Here is what we got back:

Quote
I agree with the price and i'm satisfied with the condition too. I am buying it internationally to America and i would pay you through PayPal as it is the fastest & easiest way for me to make payment at this moment, do not worry about paypal charges, i will take care of that and about the transportation, i shall arrange for a transport agent to come to your home directly for the pickup .

so if you accept this transaction, you should send me your info requested below if you have an account already with paypal:-

name :
payPal email :
mobile number:
total price :

or you should send me a PayPal money request, so that i can proceed with the transfer and then we can arrange for my transport agent to come for the pick up, after you receive your money. I will need your home address too for the pick up to be arranged.

i expect your reply soon :) .
Ashley.


So what's the angle here?  Some kind of Paypal scam?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Ironwood on July 05, 2013, 04:49:10 AM
If you're car was shrunk to the size of a pea and put in a blender, how would you get it out.



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Merusk on July 05, 2013, 05:41:07 AM
It's a twist on all the PayPal payment scams and why I won't use them for anything.  They'll tell you there was a problem and they need you to send a money order for the shipping charges.  Once you do that they cancel the Paypal payment and have your shipping fees.

http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=59616


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Hawkbit on January 13, 2015, 09:30:48 AM
Dear Sirs

Today we supply mushroom at USD1300/MT.

We are one of main mushroom supplier from China.
Now we are in the position supply mushroom salted ,packed in pastic drums at USD1300/MT. if you have interest please contact us drynutsATsina.com

Kind regards
Leo

Cofco Hebei Int'l


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 13, 2015, 01:22:21 PM
Username 'drynuts' is the best.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: schild on January 13, 2015, 03:32:27 PM
Quote
subject: Log in Today: it’s the Point of No Return in Guild Wars 2!

Time is running out: the Pact Fleet is poised to launch, and Glint’s egg is still missing.
   
Ancient History
You have one last memory seed to plant, and the search through Caithe’s past has led you to a cave sealed shut with ancient magic. The time for truth has come. Find a way to break the seal, enter the cave, and learn what happened all those years ago.

Mordrem Vinewrath
Test yourself against the Vinewrath, a lieutenant of Mordremoth that has claimed a portion of the Silverwastes for its own! This fight will take the coordination of many heroes working together with the Pact to force their way down three separate lanes of attack and take out the Vinewrath’s three deadly champions.
      
Silverwastes Treasures
Round out your Carapace and Luminescent armor sets with the addition of the chest and headgear pieces in this episode! Complete the Points of No Return storyline to receive the Carapace headgear, and fight the Mordrem Vinewrath for a chance at the Carapace chest.

Have literally un-signed up 15 times. Fuck Arena.net.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 15, 2015, 06:54:54 AM
There's your problem: I just stopped logging in and I don't get any emails begging me to return.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Hawkbit on January 23, 2015, 04:02:35 PM
Seems legit:

Quote
> <msflorencedATgmail.com>
2:42 AM (12 hours ago)

to me

This message may not have been sent by: msflorencedATgmail.com  Learn more  Report phishing
Ms Florence Dele am orphan from Niger, I gave birth to twins, 2 baby boys but I can't take care of them so I 've decided to give them up for adoption. Can you adopt them?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: angry.bob on January 24, 2015, 10:54:27 PM
Dear Sirs

Today we supply mushroom at USD1300/MT.

We are one of main mushroom supplier from China.
Now we are in the position supply mushroom salted ,packed in pastic drums at USD1300/MT. if you have interest please contact us drynutsATsina.com

Kind regards
Leo

Cofco Hebei Int'l

Yes, buying salted mushrooms from Chinese email spam. What could possibly go wrong. The best case scenario would be that they send you fake cardboard mushrooms. Eating mushrooms from China with their QC and consumer protection laws means your liver would be mush after one swallow.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: apocrypha on January 25, 2015, 01:24:28 AM
Quote
Bianka tried to make a comeback in 1992 but failed to make the Bulgarian olympic team. Rents will therefore be greater along main routes leading out of the city and along outer ring roads.
The will itself was too inclined to Roman law and rather heavily foreign to the English. In VOLTS, Shido was paired with Masaki Kurusu to protect the East Gates of the Infinity Fortress.
The relationship seemed to have ended by 1755, when a scandal involving George Everett caused John to be reassigned to Adsmuir. Russell Creek, circa 1818.
Hallerville cannery was renamed Libbyville. Beloit College on February 2, 1846. For the race to be sanctioned, a variety of rules must be followed.

No links, no attachments, sent to an email address on my domain that's never been used.  :headscratch:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Torinak on January 25, 2015, 04:02:02 PM

No links, no attachments, sent to an email address on my domain that's never been used.  :headscratch:

Spammers testing spam filtering, or looking for live email addresses on misconfigured servers.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on November 02, 2016, 10:19:27 AM
Necro Post, because I can.

Quote
Hello [an email address I use for literally nothing]

This is the wildest-election in our nation's history to date, however
despite all of the surrounding-press, there seems to be something that
NOBODY has the-courages to discuss...It is WAY bigger-than Hillary's
shameful-actions within the Clinton-Foundation OR Trump's lude-comments.
It is actually FAR-worse than anything that has been-reported on in
this election so far....

We have-become a nation on the brink of-ruin. The fallout-will be much
worse than 2008 and seemingly NO ONE is actually ready for it.

That's why we have reached out to you right-now...Please, do NOT-VOTE
for Trump OR-Hillary until you have very-thoroughly read this. If you
are even slightly-concerned for our country's well-being or for your
own-wealth, please do NOT-simply disregard-this!


Go here-today to see this-whole story - yourvote . candidatespecialupdates . com


Sincerely,

Davis Stanley.


Tried doing a Google search to see what comes up for that super special site above and absolutely nothing comes up.  I have to admit though, I like the creative use of hyphens in that email.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: HaemishM on November 02, 2016, 11:26:53 AM
I too would like to have the courages to discuss.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Fraeg on November 05, 2016, 07:36:13 PM
Sadly, a Ph.D is no indication of common sense nor often capacity to reason without being prompted.

As a person who works in a research institution - This, 100x this



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: calapine on November 06, 2016, 03:20:26 AM
Tried doing a Google search to see what comes up for that super special site above and absolutely nothing comes up.  I have to admit though, I like the creative use of hyphens in that email.

A scan of the website shows it has a HTTP redirect to sweeterfaster . com / 1983407073215b1800 / which is reported as a fishing site.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Hawkbit on January 31, 2017, 08:26:04 PM
We're just phoning this whole scam thing in now...

Quote
I am  Mrs. Melania Trump, and I am writing to inform you about your Bank Check Draft brought back by the United Embassy from the government of Benin Republic in the
white house Washington DC been mandated to be deliver to your home address once you reconfirm it with the one we have here with us to avoid wrong delivery

Two million united states dollars 2,000,000,00USD that was assigned to be delivered to your humble home address by my husband Honorable president Donald John Trump
the president of this great country this week by a delivery agent Mr. JAMES BOOMBERG

I will like you to reconfirm to me the following details
Your phone number…………..?
Your current home address……?
Your full name…………………?
Occupation...................

The reason I ask you to reconfirm to me this following details is to avoid wrong delivery.
FOR MORE INFO TEXT MY HUSBAND THE PRESIDENT OF THIS GREAT NATION +1 (561) 923-0373
Yours Sincerely,
MRS MELANIA TRUMP FIRST_LADY USA.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, United States


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on January 31, 2017, 08:28:35 PM
That is nice, I got that same one but it was some nobody from Africa.

Definitely not a Mr. JAMES BOOMBERG which I assume cannot be expressed in lower case letters.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Teleku on February 01, 2017, 12:02:44 AM
Should be James BOOMberg.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Phildo on February 01, 2017, 06:15:51 AM
One of my clients just got spam that referred back to a .SU domain.  Today I learned that there is still a TLD associated with the Soviet Union.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on February 27, 2017, 03:10:19 PM
My metaphorical ship has finally come in.

Quote
Hello,
Please do not be angry or surprise to receive my letter, i apologize for any inconveniences it may cause you. I am contacting you even though I have not met with you before but due to the situations around me I decided to call upon you for help. I am Miss SARAH BRIGHT from Ivory Coast; I’m the only child of late Mr. JOHN BRIGHT, my father was shot dead during the last political crisis in my country and now i'm orphan. I am contacting you for help to transfer the sum of US$8,500,000.00 (Eight million Five hundred thousand United States Dollars) which i inherited from my late father. My late father deposited the money in a fixed deposit account in bank with my name as the next of kin before he died. My father acquired the money through his genuine gold and cocoa business in the country.
I went to the bank for the money but because of my age the bank needs me to appoint my guardian or caretaker to the bank for the release and transfer of the money. The bank manager told me that the money cannot be release directly to me based on the deposit agreement bond which my late father signed with the bank concerning my age as next of kin. Therefore i am required to appoint someone as my guardian or partner to the bank so that the bank can release / transfer the money to the person on my behalf. Right now my wicked uncle is after my life, he wants to kill me and takeover all my late father's properties, because of his presence i do not want to appoint anybody in my country as my guardian because i don't want my wicked uncle to know about the money in the bank.

I want to choose you as my guardian or foreign partner so that I will introduce you to the bank for the transfer of the money into your account in your country on my behalf and after the transfer I will come over to your country to continue my study while you help me to invest the money in good business. I will be glad to compensate you with 20% of the total money after successful transfer of the money into your account. Presently, I am hiding myself in another village in my country so that i can be free to complete the money transfer and come over to your country to start new life. I am waiting for your reply for further details and way forward.

Thanks,
Miss Sarah Bright.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: calapine on February 27, 2017, 03:29:42 PM
A++ for creativy

A Nigerian astronaut is stranded in space and needs 3m to come home:


Quote
Subject: Nigerian Astronaut Wants To Come Home
Dr. Bakare Tunde
Astronautics Project Manager
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)
Plot 555
Misau Street
PMB 437
Garki, Abuja, FCT NIGERIA

Dear Mr. Sir,

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE-STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

I am Dr. Bakare Tunde, the cousin of Nigerian Astronaut, Air Force Major Abacha Tunde. He was the first African in space when he made a secret flight to the Salyut 6 space station in 1979. He was on a later Soviet spaceflight, Soyuz T-16Z to the secret Soviet military space station Salyut 8T in 1989. He was stranded there in 1990 when the Soviet Union was dissolved. His other Soviet crew members returned to earth on the Soyuz T-16Z, but his place was taken up by return cargo. There have been occasional Progrez supply flights to keep him going since that time. He is in good humor, but wants to come home.

In the 14-years since he has been on the station, he has accumulated flight pay and interest amounting to almost $ 15,000,000 American Dollars. This is held in a trust at the Lagos National Savings and Trust Association. If we can obtain access to this money, we can place a down payment with the Russian Space Authorities for a Soyuz return flight to bring him back to Earth. I am told this will cost $ 3,000,000 American Dollars. In order to access the his trust fund we need your assistance.

Consequently, my colleagues and I are willing to transfer the total amount to your account or subsequent disbursement, since we as civil servants are prohibited by the Code of Conduct Bureau (Civil Service Laws) from opening and/ or operating foreign accounts in our names.

Needless to say, the trust reposed on you at this juncture is enormous. In return, we have agreed to offer you 20 percent of the transferred sum, while 10 percent shall be set aside for incidental expenses (internal and external) between the parties in the course of the transaction. You will be mandated to remit the balance 70 percent to other accounts in due course.

Kindly expedite action as we are behind schedule to enable us include downpayment in this financial quarter.

Please acknowledge the receipt of this message via my direct number 234 (0) 9-234-XXXX only.

Yours Sincerely, Dr. Bakare Tunde
Astronautics Project Manager
XXXX@nasrda.gov.ng

http://www.nasrda.gov.ng/

It's half decent researched, there was a Sajut 6 from 1977 to 1982.

But there is no Sajut 8 station. OTOH he said it was a secret military one, so we not knowing about it is no proof!  :psyduck:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on February 28, 2017, 08:19:27 AM
I am impressed by the 14 years in orbit aspect. Maybe you should enquire as the health effects of prolonged exposure to microgravity.

Although they'll probably tell you he's actually fine and his only concern is whether you can forward your bank details and address please so they can get him home.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Furiously on March 01, 2017, 12:13:31 PM
I am impressed by the 14 years in orbit aspect. Maybe you should enquire as the health effects of prolonged exposure to microgravity.

Although they'll probably tell you he's actually fine and his only concern is whether you can forward your bank details and address please so they can get him home.

I'm curious why he has not taken one of the resupply ships back to earth....


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: ezrast on March 02, 2017, 03:03:59 PM
He was stranded in 1990 and has been up there for 14 years? That station must be going pretty fast.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 02, 2017, 03:42:39 PM
+1


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 13, 2018, 06:17:24 AM
Hi,

My name is Warren E. Buffet an American business magnate, investor and
philanthropist. am the most successful investor in the world. I believe
strongly in‘giving while living’ I had one idea that never changed in my mind ?
that you should use your wealth to help people and i have decided to give
{$1,500,000.00} One Million Five Hundred Thousand United Dollars For The New
Year 2018  Donations, to randomly selected individuals worldwide. On receipt of
this email, you should count yourself as the lucky individual. Your email
address was chosen online while searching at random. Kindly get back to me at
your earliest convenience before i travel to japan for my treatment , so I know
your email address is valid. (warrenbuffett@bigmir.net ) Email me

Thank you for accepting our offer, we are indeed grateful You Can Google my
name for more information: Warren Buffet OR You visit my website  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Warren_Buffett

God bless you.
Best Regard
Mr Warren E. Buffet Billionaire investor


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Sir T on March 13, 2018, 07:23:35 AM
Seems legit.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: HaemishM on March 13, 2018, 08:04:39 AM
I'm sure the fact that his email address domain is a Russian site is nothing to worry about at all.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Father mike on March 13, 2018, 10:34:52 AM
I had forgotten this thread existed, or I would have posted one of the dozens of "Click here to track package" emails I got from
fedex@[poorly-secured-private-email-server].net

Over Christmas I must have gotten 3-4 a day.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: jgsugden on March 13, 2018, 01:25:47 PM
Anyone else think that if they magically had Warren B's money it might be fun to actually send a few of these emails yourself just to fuck with people?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 21, 2018, 11:55:22 AM
I don't think I'd be wasting my time doing that if I did have Buffet's money.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: jgsugden on March 21, 2018, 12:00:57 PM
Sadly, if you have the resolve to make that much money you often like the frivolity to truly enjoy it.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on March 21, 2018, 12:07:58 PM
I admit it.  I don't love money that much.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on June 04, 2018, 09:16:11 AM
Received into my company's public contact inbox, I liked this one for it's strong opening and high level vocabulary:

Hello.
Do not mind оn my illitеrасy, I аm frоm China.
I uрlоаded thе mаliciоus рrоgrаm оn your systеm.
 
Sinсе thаt mоment I рilfеrеd аll рrivy bаckgrоund frоm yоur system. Аdditiоnаlly I hаve some mоrе соmрrоmising еvidеnсе. The mоst intеrеsting еvidеnсе thаt I stоlе- its а videоtаре with your masturbаtiоn. I adjusted virus оn а роrn wеb sitе аnd аftеr yоu lоadеd it. Whеn yоu dесidеd with thе video аnd taрpеd оn а plаy buttоn, my dеlеtеriоus sоft аt оnсе sеt up оn your systеm. Аfter аdjusting, yоur саmеrа shoоt the vidеоtаpе with yоu self-abusing, in аdditiоn it sаved рreсisеly the роrn vidео yоu mаsturbаtеd оn. In nеxt fеw dаys my mаlwаre collеctеd аll your sосial аnd wоrk сontacts.
 
If yоu want tо dеlеtе the reсords- pay me 500 еurо in BTС(сryрtоcurrеnсy).
I providе yоu my Btс number - 1A3nMoRapVVakHFjumcv3EFBk2EMqXSbKi
Yоu have 24 hоurs aftеr reаding. When I gеt trаnsfеr I will dеstroy thе vidеоtарe evеrmоrе.
Оther wаy I will sеnd thе tаpе tо all your сollеаgues and friеnds.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: HaemishM on June 04, 2018, 09:30:46 AM
I mean, I'm not one who wants people to see me choking the chicken, but I'm also cheap enough that if you really want to inflict the image of my masturbation into the nightmares of my friends and co-workers, I'm certainly not going to pay you to prevent it.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Selby on June 04, 2018, 09:46:17 AM
Ceiling cat is Chinese?

But seriously, a virus that catches you masturbating... they must have some really gullible people out there!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on October 17, 2018, 12:50:48 PM
Quote
Mr. Steven T Mnuchin <deadhead @ kfedisbroke.com>
To   Recipients Oct 14 at 6:14 AM
Dear,
I am Steven T Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury under the U.S. Department of the Treasury. You can get more details about me here; and attached is my identity card for confirmation of office.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Mnuchin

At the recently concluded meeting with the World Bank and the United Nations, an agreement was reached between both parties for us to settle all outstanding payments accrued to individuals/corporations with respect to local and overseas contract payment, debt re-scheduling, outstanding compensation payment and lottery funds.tis is more concentrated on your lottery funds.

Fortunately, you have been selected alongside a few other beneficiaries to receive your own payment of $1.5million (One Million five hundred thousand United States Dollars only).

We have been notified that you are yet to receive your fund valued at $1.5million this money will now be transferred to your nominated bank account, A check delivery or Delivery of Master Card ATM.

Feel Free to contact me with below details:
Email  mrsteventmnuchin21 @ gmail.com

Looking forward to hearing from you and God Bless America
Secretary Steven T Mnuchin
Treasury Department USA
Note: This transaction is %100 legal with the security of the FBI

Whoo, Imma be rich now!  The Sec of the Treasury wants to give me mo' money!  And the FBI is cool with it!


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Mandella on October 17, 2018, 02:19:46 PM
Mnuchin's email is <deadhead @ kfedisbroke.com>?

Seems legit!!

 :grin:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on October 17, 2018, 10:37:31 PM
Or you can use his official account at mrsteventmnuchin21 @ gmail.com



Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on October 18, 2018, 06:52:35 AM
Man they aren't even trying anymore.  They just spam out a billion of these and if one or two are stupid enough to respond they still win.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Teleku on October 18, 2018, 07:10:15 AM
When the cost to send a billion spam messages is zero, its all profit.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Mandella on October 18, 2018, 12:31:22 PM
I just had a college professor bud of mine freak out on getting one of those "I've hacked your computer and will send all your porn to all your contacts, and oh I've videoed you masturbating too" spam threats.

Heh heh. I avoided telling him "oh yeah I could hardly recognize you from that angle, but thanks for the new porn links you just sent me!!" He was a little too freaked for levity, since he also has a crazy ex who has been threatening to hack him.

Also, another funny story about college profs, another friend of mine with a mildly suggestive real name (if you were like thirteen years old) let one of his old blogger sites expire, only to find it had been taken over by a porn site. He discovered that when students following one of his old links found it, showed it to parents, who showed it to administration...

Ha ha. We still laugh at that one I tell you.

 :pedobear:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on October 19, 2018, 04:55:02 AM
Why on earth are parents complaing? Their kids are adults and if they still need mommy to protect them from porn something has gone very wrong.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Mandella on October 19, 2018, 10:33:17 AM
Why on earth are parents complaing? Their kids are adults and if they still need mommy to protect them from porn something has gone very wrong.

Are you saying you would be cool, as a university administrator, if one of your professors appeared to be actively running a porn site?

I guess maybe you would, but I don't think you'd have to look too far to find those with a bit of a problem with it...

Edit to add: Or even an embarrassment to the professor seeking tenure? I mean, whatever your personal views on the subject, you really can't understand how this would be an issue professionally, especially in an academic environment?


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on October 19, 2018, 12:25:51 PM
I'd expect an adult to do his/her own complaining rather than hear from his/her mommy. Infantilizing college kids is part of what leads to the incredibly stupid stuff we've all heard coming out of universities.

I'm not disagreeing with the complaints, only with the students being too childish to make them himself.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Der Helm on October 24, 2018, 06:02:38 AM
The students probably did not care much, just enough to mention it to the parents.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on February 11, 2019, 01:14:44 PM
Just one phrase:

Quote
Greetings You have been gifted $5 MILLION USD From Mr Bill Gates. Contact me at this email for your claim: billgates07@aol.com


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Ard on February 11, 2019, 02:22:16 PM
I'm disappointed that it wasn't a hotmail address.  C'mon guys.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: RhyssaFireheart on May 14, 2019, 09:45:35 AM
World Bank Delegates
United State Regional Office
109 Liberty Street, ORegun 10038 USA.
Ref.: Final Payment Release Update.
Amount Valued: US$10, 503, 278.00
WASSAP PHONE,+12403892734



Attention:Sir/Madam



This is to inform you that your fund which you have been Processing for
some period of years is coming through a Diplomatic means to your door
steps in cash as sealed in a Luggage, From World Bank Auditor in
USA(World Bank Auditor). We advise you forward to us your information to
this Department office,

Your full name:
Your home address:
Your Telephone number:
Your International Passport:
Drivers' License:

Also where you want the consignment to be Delivered.

As soon as we receive this information required from you the Consignment
briefcase of $10.5m will be forwarded to you immediately and the date of
our official arriving in your Country will be given to you also.

Do get back to me immediately to any the dispatch of the diplomat with
the luggage as sealed to you in your home country.
REPLY EMAIL,pkhenderson010@gmail.com

Awaiting your urgent compliance to our instruction
Miss Patricia Henderson
-------------------------------------------------------

The random capitalization is like little sprinkles on top of this mess.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Reg on May 14, 2019, 10:20:58 AM
Surprisingly grammatical English though.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Mandella on May 14, 2019, 11:10:25 AM
This just reminded me that one of my employees got a call last week, at work, that was basically the live operator equivalent of the Nigerian Prince scam, except replace Nigerian as Ukrainian, and Prince with, well, some diplomat I guess.

The disturbing thing about it, aside from somebody going to the expense of making live calls, was that the employee was targeted by name.

So that's a thing now.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on May 17, 2019, 07:42:20 AM
The most surprising or alarming thing in my mind about all of this is that there must be enough people falling for these that it makes the scams profitable. Someone alert Thanos that we have a better way to cull planets than a random 50%.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on May 19, 2019, 11:13:15 PM
Quote
PLEASE HELP ME BY FUNDING ME WITH $0,50 AND YOU STAND TO WIN A PRICE OF
3 NIGHTS AND 4 DAYS AT THE FAMOUS KRUGER NATIONAL PARK IN SOUTH AFRICA,
ALL INCLUSIVE, THE ONLY THING THAT YOU MUST DO IS PAY FOR YOUR VISA AND SPENDING MONEY. THE FUNDING IS BEING DONE THREW “FUNDRAZR”. ATTACHED
IS THE DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPLETE TOUR DAY BY DAY. BY FOLLOWING THIS URL, (link redacted) IT WILL LEAD YOU TO THE FUNDING SITE. I WILL ACCOMPANY YOU FOR THE DURATION OF THE TOUR AND WILL SEE TO IT THAT YOU ONLY RECEIVE THE BEST TREATMENT. THE TRIP IS NOT EXCHANGEABLE FOR CASH AND WILL BE VALVED FOR 12 MONTHS. DISCUSSIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE DONE THREW EMAILS. Everything about the tour is available on the above mentioned site.

PS. I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS, BUT I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE FUNDRAZR SITE, WEEKLY. .COMMENTS WILL BE MADE THREW EMAIL COULD YOU PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS AND SHARE IT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA.

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN SOUTH AFRICA.

KIND REGARDS
BLACKY.

EMAIL: blackyswarts07@gmail.com

Dude failed to mention why he needs funding.  I feel there is a business opportunity for an enterprising person such as myself, I can think of so many ways to improve on this crap.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Mandella on May 20, 2019, 10:27:58 AM
 I WILL ACCOMPANY YOU FOR THE DURATION OF THE TOUR AND WILL SEE TO IT THAT YOU ONLY RECEIVE THE BEST TREATMENT.

I bet you will, Blacky, I bet you will...






edited to fix bad quotes...


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on May 20, 2019, 10:53:36 PM
Iknowrite.  Why that would be the thing that entices someone to actually donate, I cannot possibly imagine.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Yegolev on May 22, 2019, 04:05:58 PM
I might not be interested except that use of all capitals shows he means serious.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Cyrrex on May 22, 2019, 10:39:44 PM
Except the one sentence not in all caps.  Intriguing.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Samwise on May 29, 2019, 09:47:46 AM
For a while there I was getting a call every morning (always from a different fake number sharing my cell number's prefix) from a robocaller advertising a lower CC interest rate, with a prompt to talk to an operator.  The operator, of course, being an Indian call center trying to scam CC info.  If I wasn't doing anything more important when they called, I'd see how long I could keep them on the line and how many "supervisors" with progressively better English I could get them to escalate me to.  My record was twenty minutes and two supervisors.  Ended up learning a lot about how credit card numbers are generated and verified.  

Also that nothing is as funny as an enraged non-English speaker trying to insult you in English.   :why_so_serious:


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Selby on May 29, 2019, 05:03:35 PM
My 16 year old kiddo is answering the spam calls she gets on her cell phone now. They always want to sell her car warranties. She'll go back and forth with them for 5-10 minutes until she admits she has a 50k mile Delorean. They get really angry then, start threatening her with fines and she laughs and hangs up. I'm so proud.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: NowhereMan on June 14, 2019, 01:47:03 AM
There was a really interesting episode of the Reply All podcast where the guy gets spam calls from a call centre in India trying to scam him selling antivirus software. Being a weird podcast journalist the guy starts getting obsessed with actually finding the guy he was talking to. It starts out kind of fun and slowly gets weirder and crazier and ends up with said journalist in India trying to break into a call centre operation that may or may not be an organised crime thing. It's a fun journey.

fakeedit: I looked it up for you guys: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/6nh3wk (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/6nh3wk)


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: Khaldun on June 17, 2019, 09:24:23 AM
I'm getting really annoyed with a particular scam that's been hitting higher education lately. Basically the phisher looks up the org charts at an institution and then sends an email that purports to come from a department chair, an associate dean or provost, and sometimes even from the provost or president. It says something like "Are you on campus right now? I really need your help with an urgent project." Usually the spoof email is kind of obvious but sometimes it's a pretty good fake--say the real email is johnjones@nowheresburg.edu, the spoof will be jjones@nowheresburgcollege.org or something like that.

If the phishee replies, they get told that the department chair or senior administrative leader is in a difficult, delicate meeting for some hours yet and desperately needs to send a gift card to a niece/nephew/relative/friend, could you please front for the chair/leader and send it on his/her behalf?

Almost everyone at this point senses something's wrong--that might be a plausible request in some business offices, but it's super-weird in academia. But a few people fall for it, and that's all the phisher needs to make a profit. The thing that alarms me is that it's pretty clear the people doing it are at least investing the effort to look at the organizational hierarchies visible on institutional websites (which are harder to see for many businesses, or they'd be getting hit with this more often). Makes me worry about what happens in the next cycle of development for this one--if these guys start crafting more plausible requests, I suspect a lot of people in my world will fall for it.


Title: Re: Some new spam
Post by: HaemishM on June 17, 2019, 10:28:10 AM
I've gotten the same type of email from a higher up in the office asking if I was in the office. I actually replied to it once without thinking because this guy usually asks me for stupid shit in the middle of the day. The reply was something to the effect of can you email me something or call me on some number, I forget which. I asked the actual guy if he was in the office and he was, so I never went beyond that. I assume it's some kind of "get my number so he can send me some ransonware bullshit" or something.