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[PCMAX]

All of these scams are known in the USA as 419 scams as that is the federal code for mail fraud.
There are several hilarious websites where people string these scumbags along and actually turn the tables by getting them to spend their own money in the hope of getting yours.

Have a read of some of the threads in "the trophy room" at  http://www.419eater.com or the threads at http://www.419baiter.com

Hours of amusing reading.....

[firko]

That's very nice of NAB to keep me up to speed on scammers trying to get into my NAB account.............the only problem is that I don't have one.

Dear Member,

   We have recently noticed many attacks to our database and this
   requires us to rebuild our system integrity. We regularly screen our
   members account information to reduce FRAUD & ID Theft.

   This security measure is intended to help protect our NAB(National Australia Bank) members
   and their accounts. We are sorry for any inconvenience. However, failure in
   reviewing and updating your account information will result in your account suspension.
   You are requested to visit our website and fill in the required information.

   To continue click here, and follow the steps.

   Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Member Services.

   Copyright © 2013 NAB Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714.. All rights reserved

[Tim754]

Scammers  low life thieving scum that live off your hard work and toil .

Banks    low life thieving scum that live off your hard work and toil .

[Rookie#1]

I just had to add this one here, check out this blokes name!!


Dear Beloved,

INVESTMENT  INQUIRY.

With due respect and humility I send you this letter. Please I  indeed
sorry bothering you, Permit me a brief introduction, I believe on the
basis of my introduction you would understand the purpose of this letter.
I decided to contact you after my brief research through your country’s
information directory. I am Mr. Habib Wanko the son of the former Deputy
Defense Minister in my Country ( Sierra Leone ) who was assassinated
during the Civil War in Sierra Leone .

I have decided to arrange with you for the possible investment of some
FUND $15.5M ( Fifteen Million Five hundred thousand united states American
Dollars ) which happens to be the FUND sent to my Country through my late
Father as the Deputy Defense Minister for the purchase of ARMS &
AMMUNITION during the civil War But he was Assassinated before the
purchase . (Pls this is Secret).

This FUND has been deposited with the DIPPLOMATIC SECURITY TRUST FIRM
abroad by my father, as Family Treasure / Personal Effect. It was
deposited under my name as the Next of Kin to my Dad, we therefore now
decided to arrange an investment of this FUND outside my Country (Sierra
Leone ) according to the instruction of my Dad before his death.

I am therefore seeking your assistance to help us in investing this FUND
in your country, I and my mother have agreed that if you can act as the
beneficiary and assist us in re-transferring out the funds from the
Security Firm, you will receive 20% of the total sum or go into
partnership with the Family. Do not hesitate to reply when you find it
necessary that you can be of good help to us.

Kindly reach me through my personal email [email protected] pls this is
very urgent.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Habib Wanko

[Tim754]

All good Rookie ,except his surname is incorrect.....Habib Wanko  try Habig Wanker....

[Rookie#1]

Here we go again 



FROM THE DESK OF:
MR WILLIAMSON S. JACLYN (DIRECTOR)
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
DEPT WORLD DEBT RECONCILIATION AGENCIES.
LONDON , U.K.

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: COMPENSATION BY (IMF) ON CONTRACT/INHERITANCE APPROVED FUND IN YOUR FAVOUR.
 
This is to officially inform you that you are among the list of Unpaid Contractors, Inheritance Next of kin, Lotto Beneficiaries and ATM process that was originated from Africa, Europe, Asia Plus Middle east, Americans ) and also among the list of individuals and companies that your unpaid fund has been located to the Few Banks in the World. Now the on going Payment by the Geneva Pact signed by this Office and the World Bank & United Nation Organization as it relates to Long Over-Due Payment of Foreign beneficiaries liable with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) UK, Department of the World Debt Reconciliations Agencies, Apparently investigations carried out by the World Bank Auditors has confirmed that you are being asked to Pay certain irrelevant Charges by some Banks and other the World Bank financial institutions, therefore making it very difficult for you to meet such obligations.

In view of this, the Governing Board of the World Bank has directed this Office of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) UK, Department of the World Debt Reconciliations Agencies to scrutinize and oversee an immediate release of your payments that has met the requirements for effectiveness without any further delay.

Its interesting to inform you that we receive account information from one Rev.Larson that you instructed him to
receive your own approved fund on your behalf as your NEXT OF KIN. He send us email together with his account information?s that his ready to pay and obtain the CERTIFICATE OF LEGALITY to secure the fund on your behalf. He is the owner with the account information below; Please do confirm the account details and update us immediately with regards to your relationship with Rev. Lawrence R. Larson.

Rev. Lawrence R. Larson, D.Th.
Independent Bankers Bank of Florida
Address: 615 Crescent Executive Court,
City: Lake Mary
State: Florida
Zip Code: 32746
Country: U.S.A.
ACCOUNT ABA #: 063111596
NO Swift Code.

Furthermore, certification and unconditional payment release orders has been invested on this Board and it involves payment from our statutory Foreign Reserves of International Capital Market(ICM) loan from (IMF)and the World Bank respectively. It is of vital International Finance Interest that all Payments under this dispensation have been bestowed on the World Bank Auditors for immediate settlements.

On behalf of the World Bank Organizations, this body regrets any inconveniences this delay might have caused your good self. Please you are advised to reconfirm the below listed information to enable us facilitate an immediate payment & Confirmation of your approval instructing Rev. Lawrence R. Larson to receive your approved payment on your behalf.

(i) Your full names:
(ii) Your present contact address.
(iii) Your direct telephone & Fax numbers.
(iv) Your Occupations/age/sex/copy of I.D.
(v) Your Private Email Address.
(vi) Home Equity (Yes or No).
(vii) Your Receiving Bank Information's
(viii) Your Valued Amount expected.

Thus, you are finally advised to stop all further communications with any agents, group of people or any Government bodies in respect of your payment. Please you are advised to contact this Office immediately to enable us facilitate an immediate payment for you either by Cash Payment or Wire Transfer or any other mode of payment of your choice.

Please you are required to indicate your willingness to receive your fund.

Awaiting to hear from you soonest.

Thanks.
MR WILLIAMSON S. JACLYN.
(DIRECTOR)

[80-85 husky]

Nice one!
i only get the low budget scams like this!

Greetings,
Please assist in re-profiling funds ( $48.3M) belonging to my late client who shares similar surnames with you. Contact me for more detailed information.
Xu Yang


How many surname do i have??? Chinglish Translation!!!

[firko]

Apparently I died. It's nice of the Nigerian Finance Minister to let me know.

FROM DR,Mrs,Ngozi Okonjo Iwuala
FINANCE MINISTER
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA


                     CONFIRMATION NEEDED

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are in receipt of a Death Certificate certifying you dead and
seeking the transfer of your over due contract funds to an Account in
London.

All the local financial contractual obligations have been met and the
funds is ready for transfer to the London account.

Please understand that if we do not hear from you in the next 7 days
we shall treat you as a dead person and the funds shall be duly
transferred to the Account in London. You have been notified to this
claims.

Yours faithfully,

DR,Mrs,Ngozi Okonjo Iwuala
FINANCE MINISTER FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
ASO-ROCK VILLA (F.C.T) ABUJA NIGERIA
Tel: 234-705-6768962
[email protected]

[80-85 husky]

I love the fact that the "Finance Minister" has a gmail address.... WTF

[Rossvickicampbell]

it's a shame some of the scammers are in the VMX business in Australia - but that is another story.  I don't know how they do it but I recently had a part refund sent to me by a well know supplier who just simply could not deliver the goods.  The very next day the part payment came into my paypal account I get an email from paypal saying your account has a problem and is about to be frozen.  Went straight into my account and found nothing wrong.  Of course Paypal are soooo easy to communicate with anyway.  The next day got an email saying my account was frozen and if I wanted to use it again I had to supply passport, bank details, account details etc - again went into the paypal account nothing wrong.

Just coincidence it was when I got a deposit or what?

[facthunt]

Had phone call tonight from a nice sub-continental chap representing "Telstra internet department".
Apparently my computer is rotten with spyware etc and I must turn it on, connect and follow his instructions or lose
internet for at least a week. He had my surname and address and was quite insistent.
Sound familiar?

[Lozza]

Had phone call tonight from a nice sub-continental chap representing "Telstra internet department".

Well that bit is believeable

[oldyzman]

hey factunt,
Had a similar call the other week from someone posing as a Microsoft officer. they knew certain things about me like name address. They also told me to turn on MY PC as it had software issues. By chance i had just got a new PC and 8 the week prior. I asked them what version of windows i had. They could not tell me. Anyway I proceeded to ask the girl to "please put your male boss on so i can tell someone to go and f..k themself".
I then hung up.
By the Facthunt are you sure you have spelt your name correctly.....

Brett

[Mike52]

The best one I have ever seen is a real oldie and went like this.
Advertisement in paper.

" Last chance send $1 to Po Box **** ,Town ,USA "

[FAT-TOY]

 Just got  scammed out of $25. Bought a Tiger Woods DVD entitled "My Favourite 18  Holes". Turns out it's about bloody  golf. 
     Absolute  waste of money!  Pass this on so others don't get  scammed.
                                                                                                           Zane