Besty
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The Internet Fraud Advisory.
Be warned, they promise millions but you could lose everything.
(Btw - don't call those numbers, they could be premium rate lines)
The pages below carry a sizeable list of the names and titles attached to some of the criminally motivated junk mail you may have received. You can search the site by clicking the Data Wales logo below, but if you do not find the name you are looking for please read the pages linked below. The criminals invent new identities every day but many of them use the techniques described here. Well done, you were right to be suspicious!!
This page: Money Laundering fraud, see also Lottery winner fraud, Primer on Internet fraud and Fraudsters haunting dating/matchmaking websites. The fake job offer fraud. New: The Bank Accounts...
A rich relative, hitherto unknown, has died in Africa leaving millions of dollars unclaimed. An African "lawyer" wants you to inherit - but you first have to pay fees via Western Union. Yeah..
Fake money picture often sent by the fraud criminals. These are what they call "trunk boxes".
The criminals will send junk mail using anonymous e-mail addresses they picked up from Hotmail, Netscape, Yahoo, ZWallet, and other ISPs. They might say that they represent a toppled African dictator, or a bank administering the estate of a rich expatriate who died in a "ghastly accident". Millions of dollars would be released when you forward your bank details along with current address and telephone number. They will say something like "Remember to keep this information top secret". They actually mean to say that they don't want you to mention their approach to the police or the writer! They like to call themselves doctor, barrister, pastor or engineer and often pretend to be women. They write in a laughable cod legal style and love to use words like "modalities" and "fiduciary". N.B. The fraudsters will often include a link to a news website with details of a plane crash or some other tragic event. (Note: be very suspicious if you get mail with a reply address for a user of executivemail.co.za)
If you were tempted to reply to such mail, you would soon be asked to pay a "processing fee" of several thousand euros or the equivalent in dollars. If you are based in Europe, you might be invited to hand over the money in Amsterdam or pay via an untraceable Western Union service. Your money would be lost, but you would be sure to receive further tempting offers in the future! NB If you tell them you cannot send the fee they require, they might send you a cheque for a larger sum so that you can bank this and then pay them the "handling fee". Given time, you will find that their "cheque" is worthless. They know that it will be a while before your bank gives you the bad news, and they rely on you sending them money before you know the awful truth. TIP: When in doubt, ask your bank for "express clearance" of a cheque (although even this may not guarantee your safety). Oh - and never , ever send money via Western Union, unless to a person you know very well.
A variation on the classic fraud approach (June 2005). The criminals often copy these scripts from a handwritten sheet (they will not be allowed to load files to an Internet cafe PC). The turgid style is typical.
They like to give themselves a title!
Engr..., Barrister..., Pastor, Dr..., are favourites.. Director of Project...
From the Desk of Dear Friend..., URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL...
FOR MORE INFO:
http://www.asiatradingonline.com/safety5.htm
or
http://www.data-wales.co.uk/nigerian_laundering.htm
Be warned...
Be warned, they promise millions but you could lose everything.
(Btw - don't call those numbers, they could be premium rate lines)
The pages below carry a sizeable list of the names and titles attached to some of the criminally motivated junk mail you may have received. You can search the site by clicking the Data Wales logo below, but if you do not find the name you are looking for please read the pages linked below. The criminals invent new identities every day but many of them use the techniques described here. Well done, you were right to be suspicious!!
This page: Money Laundering fraud, see also Lottery winner fraud, Primer on Internet fraud and Fraudsters haunting dating/matchmaking websites. The fake job offer fraud. New: The Bank Accounts...
A rich relative, hitherto unknown, has died in Africa leaving millions of dollars unclaimed. An African "lawyer" wants you to inherit - but you first have to pay fees via Western Union. Yeah..
Fake money picture often sent by the fraud criminals. These are what they call "trunk boxes".
The criminals will send junk mail using anonymous e-mail addresses they picked up from Hotmail, Netscape, Yahoo, ZWallet, and other ISPs. They might say that they represent a toppled African dictator, or a bank administering the estate of a rich expatriate who died in a "ghastly accident". Millions of dollars would be released when you forward your bank details along with current address and telephone number. They will say something like "Remember to keep this information top secret". They actually mean to say that they don't want you to mention their approach to the police or the writer! They like to call themselves doctor, barrister, pastor or engineer and often pretend to be women. They write in a laughable cod legal style and love to use words like "modalities" and "fiduciary". N.B. The fraudsters will often include a link to a news website with details of a plane crash or some other tragic event. (Note: be very suspicious if you get mail with a reply address for a user of executivemail.co.za)
If you were tempted to reply to such mail, you would soon be asked to pay a "processing fee" of several thousand euros or the equivalent in dollars. If you are based in Europe, you might be invited to hand over the money in Amsterdam or pay via an untraceable Western Union service. Your money would be lost, but you would be sure to receive further tempting offers in the future! NB If you tell them you cannot send the fee they require, they might send you a cheque for a larger sum so that you can bank this and then pay them the "handling fee". Given time, you will find that their "cheque" is worthless. They know that it will be a while before your bank gives you the bad news, and they rely on you sending them money before you know the awful truth. TIP: When in doubt, ask your bank for "express clearance" of a cheque (although even this may not guarantee your safety). Oh - and never , ever send money via Western Union, unless to a person you know very well.
A variation on the classic fraud approach (June 2005). The criminals often copy these scripts from a handwritten sheet (they will not be allowed to load files to an Internet cafe PC). The turgid style is typical.
They like to give themselves a title!
Engr..., Barrister..., Pastor, Dr..., are favourites.. Director of Project...
From the Desk of Dear Friend..., URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL...
FOR MORE INFO:
http://www.asiatradingonline.com/safety5.htm
or
http://www.data-wales.co.uk/nigerian_laundering.htm
Be warned...