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Internet scams on the rise

We write a lot about Internet scams for good reason. According to the Kansas City Star, U.S. consumers lost more than $7 billion in web scams last year. The article cites a recent Consumer Reports survey that indicates Internet phishing scams are on the rise.

Further, the study reveals that "zombie" spams are the source of many consumer complaints. The zombie spam is delivered and hides deep in personal computers. When the victim opens an attachment that seems to be as innocent as a picture file, the spam software can take control of your computer. The statistics can be overwhelming; for instance, you face a 1 in 4 chance of being a "cyber victim." But that isn't where the story has to end. You can defend yourself from viruses and phishing scams by installing software to block such spyware. Always remember not to open attachments and emails from companies and people you don't know. Most importantly, continue to check sites like this blog to keep up on all the latest scams.

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Posted by Katie on August 13, 2007 10:04 am :: Comments (19) :: Permalink

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Michael Hayes says:

August 14, 2007 10:34 am

This is a copy of an E-mail I recently received.







BANK MAIN BRANCH

ENCINO OFFICE

16311 VENTURA BOULEVARD

ENCINO CALIFORNIA USA

TELE/FAX: +1801-469-5703

14TH AUGUST, 2007.



PART PAYMENT OF US$2.5M.



ATTENTION BENEFICIARY,



THE HSBC BANK PLC, CALIFORNIA MAIN BANK BRANCH, USA ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT AN ATM CARD CONTAINING US$2.5 MILLION (TWO MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS)HAS BEEN SENT TO OUR CARD DEPARTMENT PAYMENT CENTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA IN YOUR FAVOUR AS CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PART PAYMENT EXECUTED WITH THEM.



THIS DECISSION WAS MADE AFTER THEIR LAST MEETING WITH THEIR NEW PRESIDENT ALHAJI MUSA UMAR YAR'ADUA (GCFR) IN ABUJA (FCT) NIGERIA LAST WEEK, WHICH WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES AND WORLD BANK AUDITORS, THEY ALL AGREED AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL SETTLE SOME OF THEIR CONTRACTOR'S WHICH YOU ARE AMONG WITH THE SUM OF US$2.5M EACH BY ISSUING THEM AN ATM CARD WHICH THE MAXIMUM WITHDRAWAL PER HOUR IS US$1,000 ( ONE THOUSAND US DOLLARS ) THROUGH HSBC BANK ENCINO CALIFORNIA, USA.



THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO RECONFIRM:

1) YOUR FULL NAME

2) YOUR REAL ADDRESS OF RECEIVEING THINGS(P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTED)

3) YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.

4) YOUR AGE/OCCUPATION

TO AVOID WRONG SENDING OF THIS ATM CARD AND RETURN TO FAX: +1801 469

5703, E-MAIL:rev_pwilliams@hotmail.com CONTACT PERSON: REV(DR.) PAUL WILLIAMS.



THIS BANK SHALL SEND YOUR ATM CARD TO YOU AT NO COST WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW MONEY IN AN ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD PENDING THE ISSUANCE AND PRESENTATION OF APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD SECRET PIN NUMBER FROM THE PAYING GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.



IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA(DR KINGSLEY ADAMS) BEING THE PAYMASTER GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION ON HIS HOT LINE #+234-7037990606,FAX+23415850829,EMAIL:swiftcard_payment899@yahoo.com FOR MODALITIES ON OBTAINING APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD PIN NUMBER TO ENABLE US DISCHARGE OUR DUTIES EFFECTIVELY.



YOUR EALIEST COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED AS THIS BANK OWN NO APOLOGY FOR CANCELLATION OF SENDING YOUR ATM CARD DUE TO UNABLE TO GET THE PIN CODE OF THE ATM CARD AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AS INSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRANSACTION RULES EDICTED 2005 AS AMENDED 2006.



BEST REGARD.



DR. BLAIZE ZERRETTE

HEAD OF CUSTOMERS SERVICE.

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Travis says:

August 14, 2007 1:09 pm

The above email scam is delicious for many reasons. Here are two:

1. Note the over the top spelling and grammar errors.

2. They expect you to believe that an executive with the Central Bank of Nigeria uses a yahoo email address!



Seriously, tell all your friends about this so they won't be tempted by similar ridiculous offers.

Lori says:

September 11, 2007 6:38 am

Here is an e-mail that I received. (I'm not even a member of their CU):



Dear Mazuma C.U. Member,



Your Debit Card must receive a refund worth 208.44$ USD from Mazuma Credit Union



After the last annual calculations of your account activity we have determined that

you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $208.44 credit.



Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it.



You can now get your refund now by signing in to your Mazuma C.U. Account

and spare 2 minutes of your time to complete the required fields.



Your Refund Tracking ID is : MZM9691023019901909D.



To get your Tax Refund Money now click the link below:

https://www.mazumaonline.org/onlineserv/HB/Signon.cgi?track=MZM9691023019901909D





Regards, Mazuma Credit Union Customer Service



-----------------------------------------------------

Mazuma has sent this message to lskleg@juno.com

----------------------------------------------------



Copyright © 2000 - Mazuma Credit Union - All rights reserved.

ARIAN THAQI says:

September 28, 2007 5:04 pm

IM HAVE ONE MESAGE FROM CENTRAL BANK ofNIGERIA ABAUT SOME MONEY WAT TU DOING

Mike says:

October 23, 2007 12:32 pm

I have being receive thuh e-mail massage from HSBC Bank executieve. What is me suppose to dew with? shud I anser these pipple? I cud yews the munny.

Christopher says:

October 29, 2007 4:22 pm

I recived this email and I was tempted to reply...just to see what would happen... Really what can happen? Please reply.

RECENT CONFIRMATION OF YOUR CONTRACT / INHERITANCE PAYMENT.

BANK MAIN BRANCH
ENCINO OFFICE
16311 VENTURA BOULEVARD
ENCINO CALIFORNIA USA
TELE/FAX: +1801-469-5703
29TH OCT, 2007.

PART PAYMENT OF US$3.5M.

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY,

THE HSBC BANK PLC, CALIFORNIA MAIN BANK BRANCH, USA ARE PLEASED TO
INFORM YOU THAT AN ATM CARD CONTAINING US$3.5 MILLION (THREE MILLION,
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS)HAS BEEN SENT TO OUR CARD DEPARTMENT
PAYMENT CENTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA IN YOUR FAVOUR AS
CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PART PAYMENT EXECUTED WITH THEM.

THIS DECISSION WAS MADE AFTER THEIR LAST MEETING WITH THEIR NEW
PRESIDENT ALHAJI MUSA UMAR YAR'ADUA (GCFR) IN ABUJA (FCT) NIGERIA LAST
WEEK, WHICH WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES AND
WORLD BANK AUDITORS, THEY ALL AGREED AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL
SETTLE
SOME OF THEIR CONTRACTOR'S WHICH YOU ARE AMONG WITH THE SUM OF US$3.5M
EACH BY ISSUING THEM AN ATM CARD WHICH THE MAXIMUM WITHDRAWAL PER HOUR
IS
US$1,000 ( ONE THOUSAND US DOLLARS ) THROUGH HSBC BANK ENCINO
CALIFORNIA,
USA.

THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO RECONFIRM:

1) YOUR FULL NAME

2) YOUR REAL ADDRESS OF RECEIVEING THINGS(P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTED)

3) YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.

4) YOUR AGE / OCCUPATION

TO AVOID WRONG SENDING OF THIS ATM CARD AND RETURN TO FAX: +1801 469
5703, EMAIL: hsbcbank6@gmail.com CONTACT PERSON:
REV(DR.) PAUL WILLIAMS.

THIS BANK SHALL SEND YOUR ATM CARD TO YOU AT NO COST WITHIN 7 WORKING
DAYS WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW MONEY IN AN ATM MACHINE IN ANY
PART OF THE WORLD PENDING THE ISSUANCE AND PRESENTATION OF APPROVAL
CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD SECRET PIN NUMBER FROM THE PAYING
GOVERNMENT
OF NIGERIA.

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER OF
CENTRALBANK OF NIGERIA(DR KINGSLEY ADAMS) BEING THE PAYMASTER GENERAL
OFTHEFEDERATION ON HIS HOT
LINE#+234-1-897-3209,FAX+234-1-585-0829,EMAIL:payment.center.ofswiftcard11@gmail.com
FOR MODALITIES ON OBTAINING APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD PIN
NUMBER TO ENABLE US DISCHARGE OUR DUTIES EFFECTIVELY.

YOUR EALIEST COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED AS THIS BANK OWN NO APOLOGY FOR
CANCELLATION OF SENDING YOUR ATM CARD DUE TO UNABLE TO GET THE PIN CODE
OF
THE ATM CARD AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AS INSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
TRANSACTION RULES EDICTED 2005 AS AMENDED 2006.

BEST REGARD.

DR. BLAIZE ZERRETTE
HEAD OF CUSTOMERS SERVICE.

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Travis says:

October 30, 2007 10:06 am

To Christopher:

These "Nigerian scams" seldom ask for anything on the first contact. But eventually they'll ask for "earnest money" or a bank account number. Play along if you like, just to see how long it takes them to ask you for something. We've had consumers who swallow the bait so hard, they actually go and meet up with them in foreign countries.

Melba says:

November 17, 2007 1:11 am

Here's a letter I received from them. I answered them, their answer follows.


NOTIFICATION ON PARTITION PAYMENT OF US$15.5 MILLION CONTRACT / INHERITANCE FUND‏
From: HSBC BANK PLC (hsbcbankplc@surfy.net)
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as unsafe
Sent: Thu 11/15/07 3:16 AM
Reply-to: hsbcbankplc01@gmail.com
To:

HSBC BANK PLC CORPERATE OFFICE:Bank Main Branch,California, USA.Tel/Fax: +1 801 469 570 Date:15th October 2007 Sir, SUBJ: NOTIFICATION ON PARTITION PAYMENT OF US$15.5 MILLION FUND IN FAVOUROF: BONAFIDE CONTRACTOR / INHERITANCE BENEFICIARY. The HSBC Bank Plc., California Main Bank Branch, USA are pleased to informyou that a deposit of US$15.5 Million (Fifteen Million, Five HundredThousand US Dollars Only) has been deposited into our grant account withthe Government of Nigeria as contract partition payment executed with themfor onward transfer into your given banking details on-line with theGovernment policy on contract / inheritance settlement as adopted inAbuja, Nigeria. You are hereby advised to reconfirm your receiving Banking details fortransfer information verification and return to Fax #: 1 801 469 570, E-mail:hsbcbankplc01@gmail.com Contact Person: REV. (DR.) DUNCAM SMITH This Bank shall transfer your fund at no cost within 7 working dayspending the issuance and presentation of contractor’s I.D Card andTransfer Payment Slip from the Paying Government of Nigeria. Immediately contact the Paymaster General of the Federation (DR. KINGSLEYADAMS) on his Hot Line #: 234-8038-369-954, Telefax;234-1-852-1832,E-mail:paymgeneral@gmail.com for modalities on obtaining the ContractorsI.D Card and Transfer Payment Slip to enable us discharge our dutieseffectively. Your earliest compliance is needed as this Bank owe no apology forcancellation of payments due to violation of transfer coded instructionsin accordance with Transaction Rules Edict 1999 as amended 2001. Best Regards. DR. BLAIZE ZERETTEHead of Customers ServiceTelecopier: 469 5703

ANSWER:

Re: CONTRACTORS ID CARD / PAYMENT SLIP‏
From: Dr Kingsley Adams (paymgeneral@gmail.com)
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as unsafe
Sent: Fri 11/16/07 12:06 AM
To: Melba Bradsher (pegasus4me_61@hotmail.com)

Dear Melba,

I received your mail, Yes after the Resolution meeting, with the UN, World Bank Group and Nigeria Government, we agreed to use HSBC Bank to pay this Partial Payment. You are advised to obtain this Contractors ID Card from this office as other Contractors are obtaining it. .

The HSBC Bank will immediate transfer your fund within 72 hours as soon as they received your Contractors ID Card and Payment Slip. Immediate send your telephone and fax contacts, full amount of your Funds.

The Contractors ID Card is issued at the official cost of $550 only. So you will be liable to pay for the obtaining of your Contractors ID Card within 48 hours, to enable the HSBC Bank effect transfer on your designated bank account. Call me as soon as possible on Direct Line +234 8038 369 954.

Regards,
Dr Kingsley Adams,
Paymaster General.

Rene says:

December 13, 2007 3:56 pm

He is am email and scam that I recieved...


FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA/
NIGERIAN SECURITY DEPARTMENT
FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA.

Attention Beneficiary,

This to acknowledge you that your contact information was found among
the list of foreigner that have been scammed by Nigerian Fraudster. It
might interest you to know that we have signed an agreement with your
COUNTRY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT during our first meeting last month with our
PRESIDENT Commander In-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria,ALHAJI UMARU
MUSA YAR'ADUA and the AUTHORITIES to fight against this and to return
all contract funds that has been stolen and people who has been scammed
too.

We are delegated by Central bank of Nigeria from the United Nations to
pay 100 Nigerian 419 scam victims (US$600,000.00) each, you are listed
and approved for this payments as one of the scammed victims, get back
to us as soon as possible for the immediate payments of your(US$600,
000.00) compensation.

On this faithful recommendations I want you to know that during the
last UN meetings held at Abuja, Nigeria,it was alarmed so much by the rest
of the world in the meetings on the lose of funds by Various
foreigners to the scams artists operating in syndicates all over the world
today, in other to retain the good image of the country,the President of the
country is now paying 100 victims of this operators (US$600, 000.00)
each, Due to the corrupt and inefficient banking systems in Nigeria,
the payments are to be paid by Central bank Nigeria as corresponding
paying bank under fondling assistance by ATM master card.

According to the number of applicants at hand,84 beneficiaries has been
paid ,half of the victims are from the United States and United
Kingdom respectively, we are still having more 16 left to be paid the
compensations of (US$600, 000.00).

Name: Dr. Kingsley Adams (esq)
Private E-mail Address: nigeriansecuritydept@live.com
Direct Telephone: +234-806-207-4554

Dr Kingsley Adams
Federal High Court Of Nigeria.
These people should get a life....

amanda hostetler says:

February 3, 2008 10:53 am

this is an email I recieved for avon reps everywhere there now in our website From: cole jones [[colejones2001@hotmail.com]] Save Address
To: [[amanda.hostetler@mchsi.com]]

Subject: RE: avon

Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:22:07 +0000 View Source


Good Day,
I'm very much interested in purchasing the listed below items,. I'm new to this product as a model a friend of mine from Romania introduced me to this product,. I once reside in Madison WI,. I'm on a modelling contract to Republic of Benin,. I'm originally from Paris in France.
I will like to order the following items to the location am at the moment for my use for the period am spending for the promotion contract i have for a modelling company for swim suit,. I will like you to know that the payment for these items would be handle by my agent over in the USA,. Which he will make the payment in your name by Money Order/US certified check payable to any mailing address and names you gave me to issue it. You will have to calculate the shipping cost to that location and he will be responsible for the whole payment,. WHich he his going to make out from my allowance as i will want you to get back to me with the total cost with shipping price to proceed from there and your location. I will be looking forward to read from you and please never mind my English as am a french lady trying to upgrade in my English.
Mickey & Minnie Dancing Rotating Figurine (2pcs)
Betty Boop Nostalgic Licensed Throw (2pcs)
Wish Upon a Star” Snowbabies™ with Piglet Figurine (2pcs)
Clearskin® Correct & Fade Peel 5PCS
Clearskin® Invigorating Cleansing Scrub 20PCS
Clearskin® Cleansing Pads 10PCS
Thanks and Regards,
Cole Jones

Matthew P Maljevec says:

February 25, 2008 1:12 pm

I received e-mail notifying me of my inheritance of 2.4 million dollars.To be paid by atm card with a minimum withdraw of funds per day-From International Credit Settlement,Dr. Kingsley Adams E Mail: atmpayment@295.ca. This ia a total scam and must be stopped.

Ana says:

March 13, 2008 9:15 pm

I dont understand how these same people keep getting away with scamming people and never get caught. I have emails also from Kingsley Adams, and many many others. I have been talking to some of them and trying to see if I could figure out how they are doing this to people. I even got an email from supposed FBI with all of the correct information and logos, tellling me one said person was safe to deal with, I dont even know if that was real.. One sad thing is that if anyone is legit, no one will be able to tell.

Michaela says:

March 15, 2008 1:40 am

this is what I received today. Wouldn't it be great if it was for real! lol


RECENT CONFIRMATION OF YOUR CONTRACT / INHERITANCE PAYMENT.

BANK MAIN BRANCH
ENCINO OFFICE
16311 VENTURA BOULEVARD
ENCINO CALIFORNIA USA
TELE/FAX: +1801-469-5703
14th Mar, 2008.

PART PAYMENT OF US$3.5M.

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY,

THE HSBC BANK PLC, CALIFORNIA MAIN BANK BRANCH, USA ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT AN ATM CARD CONTAINING US$3.5MILLION (THREE MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS)HAS BEEN SENT TO OUR CARD DEPARTMENT PAYMENT CENTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA IN YOUR FAVOUR AS
CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PART PAYMENT EXECUTED WITH THEM.

THIS DECISSION WAS MADE AFTER THEIR LAST MEETING WITH THEIR NEW PRESIDENT ALHAJI MUSA UMAR YAR'ADUA (GCFR) IN ABUJA (FCT) NIGERIA LAST WEEK, WHICH WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES AND WORLD BANK AUDITORS, THEY ALL AGREED AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL SETTLE SOME OF THEIR CONTRACTOR'S WHICH YOU ARE AMONG WITH THE SUM OF US$3.5M EACH BY ISSUING THEM AN ATM CARD WHICH THE MAXIMUM WITHDRAWAL PER HOUR IS US$1,000 ( ONE THOUSAND US DOLLARS ) THROUGH HSBC
BANK ENCINO CALIFORNIA, USA.

THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO RECONFIRM:

1) YOUR FULL NAME

2) YOUR REAL ADDRESS OF RECEIVEING THINGS(P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTED)

3) YOUR TELEPHONE 1(310)977-2418 /FAX NUMBER.

4) YOUR AGE 65 / OCCUPATION RETIRED

TO AVOID WRONG SENDING OF THIS ATM CARD AND RETURN TO FAX: +18012357035, EMAIL: hsbcbank.cali.mainbrus@gmail.com CONTACT PERSON: REV(DR.) PAUL WILLIAMS.

THIS BANK SHALL SEND YOUR ATM CARD TO YOU WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW MONEY IN AN ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD PENDING THE ISSUANCE AND PRESENTATION OF APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD SECRET PIN NUMBER FROM THE PAYING GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER OF CENTRALBANK OF NIGERIA(DR KINGSLEY ADAMS) BEING THE PAYMASTER GENERAL OF THEFEDERATION ON HIS HOT LINE#+234-803-540-0874,FAX+234-5850829,EMAIL:swift.card.cddeptment@gmail.com
FOR MODALITIES ON OBTAINING APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD PIN NUMBER TO ENABLE US DISCHARGE OUR DUTIES EFFECTIVELY.

YOUR EALIEST COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED AS THIS BANK OWN NO APOLOGY FOR CANCELLATION OF SENDING YOUR ATM CARD DUE TO UNABLE TO GET THE PIN CODE OF THE ATM CARD AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AS INSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRANSACTION RULES EDICTED 2005 AS AMENDED 2006.

BEST REGARD.

DR. BLAIZE ZERRETTE
HEAD OF CUSTOMERS SERVICE.

Michael says:

April 15, 2008 3:55 pm

Since Febuary of this year I have been told I am a benificery of a ATMcard for being scamed on my email I sent some money but they asked for more money release the card this may be a scam I even stayed home to receive the card but they say it was held up in London by the IMF Then they wanted more money which I sent some but they always want more not to mention calling me at work and at home after I have asked them not to call. I dont beleive that this is legitimate ATM card but their site sure looks real with The FMF logo and all can someone Help Me in this mater they still want money if this is a scam can we catch them I am very short of money. Who is Dr Kingsley Adams?

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Travis says:

April 16, 2008 10:58 am

To Michael:

 Do not send any more money and file a complaint with our office if you live in Missouri.

gosha says:

June 21, 2008 8:09 pm

Here's a good sample scam: 

RECENT CONFIRMATION OF YOUR CONTRACT / INHERITANCE PAYMENT. BANK MAIN BRANCH 33 LIBERTY PL NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, 12752-12754,USA. TELE/FAX: +1-320-323-1098 19TH JUNE 2008. PART PAYMENT OF US$3.5M. ATTENTION BENEFICIARY, THE HSBC BANK PLC, NEW YORK MAIN BANK BRANCH, USA ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT AN ATM CARD CONTAINING US$3.5 MILLION (THREE MILLION,FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS)HAS BEEN SENT TO OUR CARD DEPARTMENTPAYMENT CENTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA IN YOUR FAVOUR AS CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PART PAYMENT EXECUTED WITH THEM. THIS DECISSION WAS MADE AFTER THEIR LAST MEETING WITH THEIR NEW PRESIDENT ALHAJI MUSA UMAR YAR'ADUA (GCFR) IN ABUJA (FCT) NIGERIA LAST WEEK, WHICH WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY THE UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES AND WORLD BANK AUDITORS, THEY ALL AGREED AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL SETTLE SOME OF THEIR CONTRACTOR'S WHICH YOU ARE AMONG WITH THE SUM OF US$3.5M EACH BY ISSUING THEM AN ATM CARD WHICH THE MAXIMUM WITHDRAWAL PER HOUR IS US$1,000 ( ONE THOUSAND US DOLLARS ) THROUGH HSBC BANK ENCINO CALIFORNIA,USA. THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED TO RECONFIRM: 1) YOUR FULL NAME 2) YOUR REAL ADDRESS OF RECEIVEING THINGS(P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTED) 3) YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER. 4) YOUR AGE / OCCUPATION TO AVOID WRONG SENDING OF THIS ATM CARD AND RETURN TO TEL/FAX: +1-320-323-1098, EMAIL:hsbcbank.cal.mainbrianchus@gmail.com CONTACT PERSON:REV PAUL WILLIAMS. THIS BANK SHALL SEND YOUR ATM CARD TO YOU WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW MONEY IN AN ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD PENDING THE ISSUANCE AND PRESENTATION OF APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD SECRET PIN NUMBER FROM THE PAYING GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER OF CENTRALBANK OF NIGERIA(DR CHUKS BROWN) BEING THE PAYMASTER GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION ON HISHOTLINE#+234-8027125910,FAX+234-5852859,EMAIL:fgofficeofvicpresidency.nig@rediffmail.com FOR MODALITIES ON OBTAINING APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AND THE ATM CARD PIN NUMBER TO ENABLE US DISCHARGE OUR DUTIES EFFECTIVELY. YOUR EALIEST COMPLIANCE IS NEEDED AS THIS BANK OWN NO APOLOGY FOR CANCELLATION OF SENDING YOUR ATM CARD DUE TO UNABLE TO GET THE PIN CODE OF THE ATM CARD AND APPROVAL CERTIFICATE AS INSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRANSACTION RULES EDICTED 2005 AS AMENDED 2006. BEST REGARD. DR. BLAIZE ZERRETTE HEAD OF CUSTOMERS SERVICE.

eghosa obayuwana says:

June 26, 2008 5:13 pm

i will advdice u dont put or display this kind of email again.bcos it reflects out a new idea of fraud.am mailing freom london.

dale says:

September 4, 2008 3:23 am

Just a note to Micheal, please follow the advice of travis, and do not send any more money, this Dr. Kingsley Adams seems to be on quite a few of these scams, here is one of the newest where they say they are returning money from people who have gotten scammed and are trying to return money cause they found names of people defrauded, as you will see below. They just keep coming up with new ideas and new scams to get people to pay, unfortunately, there is NO money coming out of Nigeria, here is the scam i got, and good luck 2 all. Flag this message ATTENTION: SCAM VICTIM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 2:35 PM From: "EFCC" Add sender to Contacts To: undisclosed-recipients FROM THE DESKTOP OF THE CHAIRMAN ECONOMIC FINANCIAL AND CRIME COMMISSION FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY How are you? i hope you are fine. Well, I believe by the time you will be through with this email you will understand and surely place your mind at rest as you are going to start a new life in no distance time. Most families have lost lives, homes and there great wealth due to the high rate of fraud and scams that has been all over the Nation and the world in general, but since the setup of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for the purpose,these crimes has been reduced and we are fighting heavily to put this to an end. Right now, [900 million] us Dollars has been recovered from these fraudsters through our Intelligence network, and most suspects are still in on our custody for proper investigations and trials. Your name has been found in our list of those that has been defrauded through some of these media, Account/Western union money transfer and others. The western union money transfer that has been sent so far to some countries like London Ghana,Togo,Spain,South Africa and United States etc are being received here in our country by these scammers in the name of having transaction that you don’t know about. Because of this you have approved to recieve the sum of $850,000.00 usd for compansetion. An instruction has been giving that in no account should any money be paid to an individual through any means without a proper investigation. We have our agents in the bank all round the World with proper security to checkmate these scammers and any bank that goes contrary to our instruction will stand the risk of losing its certificate of accreditation.If this is true about you, do not border much because it is time for you to regain what you have lost .This wonderful compansetion program was introduced by the new President Alhaji Musa Yar'radua. All you need to do is to contact the head of verification department with your full name,for further clarification and screening after that they will issue you your file number,ref number and link you to the (First bank of Nigeria Plc) where your approved fund of $850,000.00 was deposited. Below is the contact information verification office. OFFICE OF VERIFICATION ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION Dr Kingsley Adams Contact person Email: verificationunitefcc01@live.com Office line +234-7025638360 Sign Mrs Farida Waziri [Chairman EFCC Republic of Nigeria] NOTE; Contact the verification office as you were instructed to the email above. This payment has a limited time frame for funds dispatch. Your response is expected within 7 working days of receiving this notice

SUSAN BRAZZELL says:

November 5, 2008 4:19 pm

I HAVE RECEIVED MANY E-MAILS LIKE THIS WHY DOES OUR GOVENMENT NOT STOP THIS INSANTIY! I KNOW WE COULD STOP THIS...

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