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Advance Fee Scams
Read what the USA State Dept has to
say about these.
Read
the Federal Trade Commission
guidelines for online
auction buyers and sellers.
Read the article Auction Fraud.
Avoid
this link in any email asking for your banking information:
wordpress.fedsquare.com/wp-content/afu0/start.(remainder
of link removed)
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read the Article.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
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Find more examples at the Chain Letters Central.
An Example:
Hello!
You may have seen this business before and ignored it. I know I did - many times! However,
please take a few moments to read this letter. I was amazed when the profit potential of this
business finally sunk in... and it works! With easy-to-use e-mail tools and opt-in e-mail,
success in this business is now fast, easy and well within the capabilities of ordinary people
who know little about internet marketing. And the earnings potential is truly staggering!
I'll make you a promise. READ THIS E-MAIL TO THE END! - follow what it says to the letter - and you will not
worry whether a RECESSION is coming or not, who is President, or whether you keep your current job or not.
Yes, I know what you are thinking. I never responded to one of these before either. One day though,
something just said: You throw away $25.00 going to a movie for 2 hours with your wife. What the heck.
Believe me, no matter where you believe those feelings come from, I thank every day that I had that feeling.
I cannot imagine where I would be or what I would be doing had I not. Read on. It's true. Every word of it.
It is legal. I checked. Simply because you are buying and selling something of value.
AS SEEN ON NATIONAL TV:
Making over half a million dollars every 4 to 5 months from your home.
THANKS TO THE COMPUTER AGE AND THE INTERNET! BE AN INTERNET MILLIONAIRE LIKE OTHERS WITHIN A YEAR!!!
Before you say Bull, please read the following. This is the letter you have been hearing about on the
news lately. Due to the popularity of this letter on the internet, a national weekly news program recently
devoted an entire show to the investigation of this program described below, to see if it really can make
people money. The show also investigated whether or not the program was legal.
Their findings proved once and for all that there are
absolutely NO laws prohibiting the participation in the program and if people can 'follow the simple
instructions' they are bound to make some mega bucks with only $25 out of pocket cost.
DUE TO THE RECENT INCREASE OF POPULARITY & RESPECT THIS PROGRAM HAS ATTAINED, IT IS CURRENTLY WORKING
BETTER THAN EVER.
This is what one had to say: Thanks to this profitable opportunity. I was approached many times
before but each time I passed on it. I am so glad I finally joined just to see what one could expect
in return for the minimal effort and money required. To my astonishment, I received a total $610,470.00
in 21 weeks, with money still coming in. (name
included is withheld), Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Another said: This program has been around for a long time but I never believed in it. But one day
when I received this again in the mail I decided to gamble my $25 on it. I followed the simple
instructions and walaa ..... 3 weeks later the money started to come in. First month I only made
$240.00 but the next 2 months after that I made a total of $290,000.00. So far, in the past 8 months
by re-entering the program, I have made over $710,000.00 and I am playing it again. The key to
success in this program is to follow the simple steps and NOT change anything.
More testimonials later but first,
PRINT THIS NOW FOR YOUR FUTURE REFERENCE
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
If you would like to make at least $500,000 every
4 to 5 months easily and comfortably, please read the
following...THEN READ IT AGAIN and AGAIN!!!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
FOLLOW THE SIMPLE INSTRUCTION BELOW AND YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMS WILL COME TRUE, GUARANTEED!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Order all 5 reports shown on the list below
For each report, send $5 CASH, THE NAME & NUMBER OF THE REPORT YOU ARE ORDERING and YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS to the
person whose name appears ON THAT LIST next to the report. MAKE SURE YOUR RETURN ADDRESS IS ON YOUR ENVELOPE TOP
LEFT CORNER in case of any mail problems.
WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, MAKE SURE
YOU ORDER EACH OF THE 5 REPORTS!
You will need all 5 reports so that you can save them on your computer and resell them.
YOUR TOTAL COST $5 X 5 = $25.00.
Within a few days you will receive, via e-mail, each of the 5 reports from these 5 different individuals.
Save them on your computer so they will be accessible for you to send to the 1,000's of people who will
order them from you. Also make a floppy of these reports and keep it on your desk in case something
happens to your computer.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT alter the names of the people who are listed next to each report, or their sequence on
the list, in any way other than what is instructed below in steps 1 through 6 or you will lose out
on the majority of your profits. Once you understand the way this works, you will also
see how it will not work if you change it.
Remember, this method has been tested, and if you alter it, it will NOT work!!! People have tried
to put their friends'/relatives' names on all five thinking they could get all the money. But it does
not work this way. Believe us, some have tried to be greedy and then nothing happened. So Do Not
try to change anything other than what is instructed. Because if you do, it will not work for you.
Remember, honesty reaps the reward!!!
This IS a legitimate BUSINESS. You are offering a product for sale and getting paid for it. Treat it
as such and you will be VERY profitable in a short period of time.
1.. After you have ordered all 5 reports, take this advertisement and REMOVE the name & address of the
person in REPORT # 5. This person has made it through the cycle and is no doubt counting their fortune.
2.. Move the name & address in REPORT # 4 down TO REPORT # 5.
3.. Move the name & address in REPORT # 3 down TO REPORT # 4.
4.. Move the name & address in REPORT # 2 down TO REPORT # 3.
5.. Move the name & address in REPORT # 1 down TO REPORT # 2
6.... Insert YOUR name & address in the REPORT # 1 Position.
PLEASE MAKE SURE you copy every name & address ACCURATELY! This is critical to YOUR success.
Take this entire letter, with the modified list of names, and save it on your computer.
DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER CHANGES.
Save this on a disk as well just in case you lose any data. To assist you with marketing your business
on the internet, the 5 reports you purchase will provide you with invaluable marketing information
which includes how to send bulk e-mails legally, where to find thousands of free classified ads and
much more. There are 2 primary methods to get this venture going:
METHOD # 1: BY SENDING BULK E-MAIL LEGALLY
Let's say that you decide to start small, just to see how it goes, and we will assume you and those involved
send out only 5,000 e-mails each. Let's also assume that the mailing receives only a 0.2% (2/10 of 1%)
response (the response could be much better but let's just say it is only 0.2%). Also many people will send
out hundreds of thousands of e-mails instead of only 5,000 each.
Continuing with this example, you send out only 5,000 e-mails. With a 0.2% response, that is only
10 orders for report # 1. Those 10 people responded by sending out 5,000 e-mails each for a total of
50,000. Out of those 50,000 e-mails only 0.2% responded with orders. That's 100 people who
responded and ordered Report # 2.
Those 100 people mail out 5,000 e-mails each for a total of 500,000 e-mails. The 0.2% response to
that is 1000 orders for Report # 3.
Those 1000 people send 5,000 e-mails each for a total of 5 million e-mails sent out. The 0.2%
response is 10,000 orders for Report # 4.
Those 10,000 people send out 5,000 e-mails each for a total of 50,000,000 (50 million) e-mails.
The 0.2% response to that is 100,000 orders for Report # 5.
THAT'S 100,000 ORDERS TIMES $5 EACH = $500,000.00
(half a million dollars).
Your total income in this example is: 1..... $50
+ 2..... $500 + 3.....$5,000 + 4..... $50,000
+ 5.... $500,000 .... Grand Total=$555,550.00
NUMBERS DO NOT LIE. GET A PENCIL & PAPER AND FIGURE OUT THE WORST POSSIBLE RESPONSES AND NO
MATTER HOW YOU CALCULATE IT, YOU WILL STILL MAKE A LOT OF MONEY!
REMEMBER FRIEND, THIS IS ASSUMING ONLY 10 PEOPLE ORDERING OUT OF 5,000 YOU MAILED TO. Dare to think
for a moment what would happen if everyone or half or even one 4th of those people mailed 100,000
e-mails each or more?
There are over 150 million people on the internet worldwide and counting, with thousands more coming
online every day. Believe me, many people will do just that, and more!
METHOD # 2: BY PLACING FREE ADS ON THE INTERNET
Advertising on the net is very, very inexpensive and there are hundreds of FREE places to advertise.
Placing a lot of free ads on the internet will easily get a larger response. We strongly suggest
you start with Method # 1 and add METHOD # 2 as you go along. For every $5 you receive, all you must
do is e-mail them the report they ordered. That's it. Always provide same day service on all orders.
This will guarantee that the e-mail they send out, with your name and address on it, will be prompt
because they cannot advertise until they receive the report.
AVAILABLE REPORTS
The reason for the cash is not because this is illegal or somehow wrong. It is simply about time.
Time for checks or credit cards to be cleared or approved, etc. Concealing it is simply so no one
can SEE there is money in the envelope and steal it before it gets to you.
ORDER EACH REPORT BY ITS NUMBER & NAME ONLY.
Notes: Always send $5 cash (U.S. CURRENCY) for each report. Checks NOT accepted. Make sure the
cash is concealed by wrapping it in at least 2 sheets of paper. On one of those sheets of
paper, write the NUMBER & the NAME of the report you are ordering, YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS and your
name and postal address.
PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THESE REPORTS NOW :
REPORT # 1: The Insider's Guide To Advertising for Free On The Net Order Report #1 from:
withheld
REPORT # 2: The Insider's Guide To Sending Bulk Email On The Net Order Report # 2 from:
withheld
REPORT # 3: Secret To Multilevel Marketing On The Net Order Report # 3 from:
withheld
REPORT # 4: How To Become A Millionaire Using MLM & The Net Order Report # 4 from:
withheld
REPORT # 5: How To Send Out One Million Emails For Free Order Report # 5 From:
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You can determine the legitimacy of a charity with Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, Give.org, Guidestar, and Network for Good. Be cautious with any advertisements that arrive in your email, postal mail or on the telephone. Remember not to: surrender your personal and credit information on the telephone unless you made the call; or, click on a link to surrender your personal and credit information because reputable companies do not solicit or verify your information through email. File a complaint with the FTC. Read the article Charity Scams.
Check Received then Returning Portion of Monies (Overpayment Scams)
Any time you receive a check or money order and then are requested to return a portion of the monies received wither by a money order, a bank transfer, a deposit, or a Western Union transfer, chances are the situation is fraudulent. It does not matter if your situation involves employment, a lottery, a purchase, or anything else. Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
The Federal Trade Commission explains the true and false information in the following spam email.
I called the number below and it's a real opportunity to have a say about your personal credit history....... FYI- Personal Information goes public Starting July 1st, 2003, the four major credit bureaus in the US (Equifax, etc.) will be allowed to release credit info, mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc., to ANYONE who requests it. If you do not want to be included in this release of your personal information, you can call 1-888-567-8688. Once the message starts you will want option #2 (even though option #1 refers to this email, push #2) and then option #3. Be sure to listen closely, the first option is only for a two-year period. Make sure you wait until they prompt for the third option, which opts you out FOREVER. You should receive their paperwork in the mail confirming the "opting out" in less than one week after making the call.
Read the Article.
Visit Diet Scam Watch
Read the Article.
There is no way to earn a legitimate degree (except for Honorary Degrees bestowed by accredited learning institutions in rare circumstances) other than completing a curriculum offered by a legitimate learning institution. The 'degree' received with these advertisements is less in value than the cost of the paper. The reason is that these seem to be legitimate transactions because you are receiving the paper you paid for, but presenting the paper as legitimate proof of completion of the required curriculum for the degree may be against the law.
An Example:
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS
Obtain a prosperous future, money earning power, and the admiration of all.
Diplomas from prestigious non-accredited universities based on your present knowledge
and life experience.
No required tests, classes, books, or interviews.
Bachelors, masters, MBA, and doctorate (PhD) diplomas available in the field of your choice.
No one is turned down.
Confidentiality assured.
CALL NOW to receive your diploma!
Domain Name Registration Scams
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
An Example:
We are a Germany company, we are doing business all over the Europe, our main activities are real estate investments and digital currencies exchanges. As a result of expading our business in North American region, our company must keep up with our American customers accepting the most popular payments in the United States: Paypal. We are currently seeking an dependable and enthusiastic US representative to handle the transactions.Being located in Germany, a transfer via Paypal system sent here can take up to 14 days to arrive, therefore we need a US representative with an US paypal account who able to accept the payments from our US customers. This will significantly improve our business, that's why we can pay 5% from every transfer processed. Almost anyone is accepted, but a verified paypal account is required, an account where you will be receiving the transfers. If you are interested to find more about this position, let me know at:
di.assistant@withheld.com
Thank you,
Martin Rohwerder
Dibag Industries AG
Read the Article.
Money Laundering Scams - International
Example:
ANYONE CAN QUALIFY FOR A MAJOR CREDIT CARD!*
Make the call NOW and get the credit you deserve!
* Even if you've been turned down before, you owe it to yourself and your
family.
* Your major credit card is waiting.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read the FTC article Mortgage Payment Sending You Reeling? Here's What to Do
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these. Gifting Clubs do not seem to be violating the law since members are freely giving or donating monies to join. After 'so many' new members join, members expect (but are not promised) to receive 'so much' monies. Members do not purchase or sell any products or services.
Read what the FTC has to say about these advance fee frauds
Did
you know the Government gives away money for almost any reason?
It is so simple to qualify for a free cash grant!
$15,500 to over $650,000 in FREE Grant Money is Available TO YOU IMMEDIATELY!
# Don't worry about payback #
# Forget Credit Checks #
# Defineatly NO Interest Charges #
$ Pay off your tuition and school loans $
$ Start your own business $
$ Get help with your car payments $
$ along with Many many more reasons $
Find out if you meet the requirements!
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reader
Visit the Harris Black Watch website to find out about this convicted con artist and sexual assaulter.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about purchasing medicines online.
Read the Article.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read what the Securities & Exchange Commission has to say about these.
Read the Article.
The following is a letter received from a website visitor 11-29-05:
There is another scam going around that targeted toward businesses seeking funding. They will say they are interested in funding the project. However, they will require the company seeking the funding to fly to their state or country of operations for a meeting, which is paid by the company. Afterward, they will say they will fund you but you have to pay for the due diligence and help with the legal fees. The company will send the money to a special account, usually over $20,000, and they will start the process. Of course, you will never get funded for whatever reason and they have the money.
Read the article
Version 1: 4-26-04
INTERNATIONALSWEEPSTAKES LOTTO
140 NORTHAMPTON ROAD
EC1R 0HB LONDON
UNITED KINGDOM
FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT,
REF: NBM44125677 AND BATCH NO: 31/307/AP.
ATTENTION: Sir/Madam,
RE/ AWARD NOTIFICATION
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today of winners of the INTERNATIONALSWEEPSTAKES LOTTO/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS held on 3rd April, 2004 as our Mid-year bonaza for this year.
You or your company, attached to ticket number 1416-4612-750, with serial number 3187-17 drew the lucky numbers 31-17-8-28-55, and consequently won the lottery in the "A" category.
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$5,500,000.00 in cash credited to file REF NO: NBM44125677. This is from total prize money of US$16,500,000.00 shared among the Three (3) international winners in this category. All participants
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with FINANCIAL SECURITIES CO, a security House. Due to the mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your account
our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts
by participants of this program.
We hope with a part of your prize, you will participate in our next year high stakes US$1.1 billion International Lottery.
To begin your claim, please contact your claim agent;
MR. COLINS RICHARDS,
FOREIGN SERVICE MANAGER,
FINANCIAL SECURITIES CO.
FAX: withheld
MOBILE SATELLITE NUMBER: withheld
EMAIL: rihards2003@withheld.com
for due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice.
Remember, you must contact your claim agent not later than 30th of April 2004. After this date, all funds will be returned as "UNCLAIMED". All correspondences to MR. COLINS RICHARDS, either by fax or email, should have this EMAIL sent along with it and al
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your reference and batch numbers in every one of your correspondences with your agent. Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claims ag
Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.
Sincerely Yours,
MRS. REBECCA SMITH.
THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER,
LOTTERY CO-ORDINATOR.
N.B. Anybody under the age of 18 cannot participate in this programme and any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to disqualification.
Please do not reply to this mail. Contact your claim agent.
Version 2: 9-12-03
FROM:
THE LOTTERY COORDINATOR,
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
DEAR SIR/MADAM,
RESULTS FOR THIRD CATEGORY DRAWS
After a successful completion of the third category draws of SUNSET GAMES SOUTH
AFRICA, held on 6TH SEPTEMBER 2003,we are pleased to inform you of the official
announcement today, 9TH SEPTEMBER 2003, that you have emerged one of the winners
of the SUNSET GAMES SOUTH AFRICA/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS, which is part of our
promotional draws. Participants were selected through a computer ballot system
drawn from 25,000 names/email addresses of individuals and companies from
Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and New Zealand
as part of our International Promotions Program.
You/Your company, attached to ticket number 714-5-9827, with serial number 14-83
drew the lucky numbers 03, 20, 25, 32, 35, 37, (21), and consequently won in the
Third Category.
You have therefore been awarded a lump sum pay out of US$1,800,000.00 in cash,
which is the winning payout for third category winners. This is from the total
prize money of US$14,400,000.00 shared among the eight international winners in
the Third category.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your fund is now deposited with LEAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, insured in your name.
To avoid mix up of numbers and names of any kind, we request that you keep this
award strictly from public notice until the entire process of transferring your
claims has been completed, and your funds remitted to your account. This is part
of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by
participants of this program.
We also wish to bring to your notice our end of year (2003) high stakes where
you stand a chance of winning up to US$1.3 Billion, we hope that with a part of
your prize you will participate.
Please contact your claims agent immediately, to begin your claims process;
MR. RICHARD TUTU,
FOREIGN DEPARTMENT MANAGER,
LEAD FINANCIAL SERVICES.
PHONE: withheld
FAX: withheld
EMAIL: rtutu@withheld.net
For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of
your choice.
Remember, you must contact your claim agent not later than 15TH SEPTEMBER 2003.
After this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed.
NOTE: To avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote
your reference and batch numbers provided below in every one of your
correspondence with your claims agent.
REFERENCE NUMBER: SG-P8J3-1
BATCH NUMBER: 731-LT
Congratulations once again from all our staff and thank you for being part of
our promotions program.
Sincerely,
THE LOTTERY COORDINATOR,
SUNSET GAMES SOUTH AFRICA.
27 HANSDRICK STREET,
PARK VIEW, JHB.
SOUTH AFRICA.
Tel: withheld Fax: withheld
N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to
disqualification. Please do not reply to this mail. Contact your claims agent.
Version 3: 8-26-03
SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY, THE NETHERLANDS
ALFONSTRAAT B56,1002 BS AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT
REF: OYL/126510460039/02
BATCH: 24/003121/IPD
TO: BONAFIDE WINNERS
DEAR SIR/MADAM,
AWARD NOTIFICATION - FINAL NOTICE
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today, 26 August 2003,of winners of the SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY, THE NETHERLANDS/INTERNATIONAL
PROGRAM held on 25th july, 2003.
Your company/name is attached to ticket number 0234-0148-1790-459 with serial number 5073-11 drew the lucky numbers 43-11-44-37-10-43, and consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$5,500,000.00 in cash credited to file REF NO.OYL/25041238014/02. This is from total prize money of US$80,400,000.00 shared among the seventeen
international winners in this category. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn
from 25,000 names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, North America,MiddleEast and Asia as part of International Promotions Programwhich is conducted annually.
CONGRATULATIONS
Due to the mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award strictly from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to
your account.
This is part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unscrupulous acts by participants of this program.
We hope with a part of your prize you will participate in our end of year high stakes US$1.3 billion international lottery.
Remember, all prize money must be claimed within 2 weeks after receipt of this final notice. After this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed.
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your Reference and Batch numbers in every one of your correspondences with your agent CONTACT YOUR AGENT AT (
withheld@yahoo.com).
Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claim agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program.
Sincerely,
MrTommy Edgar
Promotions Director
SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY, THE NETHERLANDS
N.B. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result in disqualification. Sorry for the late information.
Version 4: 8-4-03
CATEGORY B
WINNER WINNING NOTICE!
KP6821873DL
It is our pleasure to inform you that you have emerged as a Category
"B" winner of the UK International Lotto. CONGRATULATIONS! You are
entitled to a prize sum of US$2,500,000.00. Reference number for your prize is
KP6821873DL; ticket number A/03-4912.
As a category B winner, you have been selected from a total number of 25,000
names drawn from Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East and America. After the
computer ballot of our International Promotions Program, only six winners
emerged in the category and therefore both are to receive payouts of
US$2,500,000.00 from the total US$15,000,000.00 for second category winners.
To immediately collect your prize, please contact our Category "B"
financial handlers with information below:
Mr. Carl
Gareth
Financial Director
International Contracting Company Ltd
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London, EC4A 1AG
TELEPHONE: Removed
FAX: Removed
Email: Removed
Version 5 7-15-03
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION
Date: 13 July 2003
From: SKLGLOBALLOTTERY(Süddeutschen Klassenlotterie)
{winning@removed.com.}
SKL-GLOBAL LOTTERY- AN AFFILIATE OF SÃœDDEUTSCHEN
KLASSEN LOTTERY.
FROM: INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF: SKL/2230674004/01
BATCH: 03/122/SGL-DE
RE: WINNING NOTIFICATION .
Sir/Madam
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the Lottery Winners International programs held on the
20th of January 2003. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number 2.974.994.1 with serial number
4221-03 drew lucky numbers 75.918.641.73 which
consequently won in the 2nd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of 500,000.00 Euros.
(Five Hundred Thousand Euros)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your
claims has been processed and your money Remitted to you. This is part of our security protocol to avoid double
claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot
system drawn from over 100,000 company and 50,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over the
world. This promotional program takes place every three year. We hope with part of your winning you will take
part in our end of year Five million Euros International lottery. To file for your claim, please contact our
fiducial agent MR MICK ANDERSON of the Staatlicher Lotterie-Einnahmen-Hans (Monday - Friday, b/w 9-5 o, clock
G.M.T)
FAX: removed
Email: Winning@removed.com
Remember, all winning must be claimed not later than 31th of July, 2003. After this date all unclaimed funds will
be included in the next stake. Note that in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to
quote your reference number and batch numbers in all correspondence. Furthermore, should there be any change of
address do inform our agent as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from our members of staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
Note: Anybody under the age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Ute Hans-Peters
Lottery Coordinator.
Website visitor then replied:
I believe this to be a scam, prove to me it's not.
Website visitor received this reply:
Subj: Claims
Date: removed 12:09:50 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: admin@removed.com
To: removed
Received from Internet: click here for more information
Sir,
This is for real we are not into scams,and we are not writing to proove anything to you,you were just a lucky winner and we are out to proove to
the world that this is for real. just go according to my instructions as stated below.prior to the transfer of your funds, you will be required to
produce the following in other to reconcile your claims and be sure that you fall within the age limit:
1.Full name and address
2.A copy of your international passport/Drivers License (sent by email attachment only)
Be informed that after confirmation, . All lotto winners will be required to come forward for final verification and will be contacted by
our affilaite bankers TransAtlantic Group,Netherlands,Amsterdam..
Please inform if you are disposed to travel at short notice, because all winnings and cheques must be claimed on or before the 31st of July 2003.
Call me on telephone number (removed) or email at:
winning@removed.com for further clarification
Congratulations once again.
yours faithfully,
Mr Mick Anderson
Version
6: 6-4-03
LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL INC.HOLLAND
FROM:THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL INC/PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
Ref. Number:EGS/36478589696/94
Batch Number:44/7586/05NF
ATTENTION.
Sir/Ma/Miss,
We are pleased to inform you of the result of the winners of the Lotto
International
Lottery programs held on the 6th May,2003.Your e-mail address attached to ticket
number 5647--45363763--568 with serial number 2113--05 drew lucky numbers
24-5647-577 which consequently won in the 3rd category. You have therefore been
approved for a lump sum pay of US$ 250,000.00(Two hundred and fifty
thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file REF NO:EGS/36478589696/94.This
is from a total cash prize of US $3.750.000.00(Three million seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars) shared among the fifteen international winners in this
category.
Due to mix up of some numbers and names we ask that you keep your winning
information confidential until your claims has been processed and your
money remitted to you.This is part of our security protocol to avoid double
claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants.
All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over
20,000 company and 30,000,000 individual email addresses and names from all over
the world.This promotional program takes place every three years in different
developed countries,the lottery was promoted and sponsored by the President of
the World Largest software,Bill Gates to increase the awareness of microsoft
software packages. We hope with part of your winning you will take part in our
next year USD 50 million international lottery. To file for your claim please
contact our financial agent MARK MATCHEVA,Foreign Operations Manager of the
HallMark Trust Security Services,Holland with a photocopy of your ID for age
verification,telephone and fax numbers.
TEL: removed
FAX: removed
Mark Matcheva
(Foreign Operations Manager,Chester Trust Security Services)
Remember all winning must be claimed not later than 13th of June
2003. After this date all unclaimed funds will be included in the next stake.
Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications please
remember to quote your reference number and batch numbers in all
correspondence.Furthermore,should there be any change of address do inform our
agent as soon as possible. Congratulations once more from our members of staff
and thank you for being part of our promotional program. Note:Anybody under the
age of 18 is automatically disqualified.
Sincerely yours,
Julia Van Der Saar
Lottery Co-ordinator
Version 7 8-22-03
ATTENTION:
(name withheld),
WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF YOUR CLAIMS FILE, WITH REFERENCE NUMBER REF: EKS 255125600304 WHICH WAS SENT TO THIS OFFICE FROM DE LOTTO
NETHERLANDS (YOUR AWARDING LOTTO FIRM) FOR DUE PROCESSING AND PAYMENT. BE INFORMED THAT AS THE NOMINATED CLAIMS PAYING AGENT TO
YOUR WINNINGS,IT WILL BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CARRY OUT PAYMENT PROCEDURES CULMINATING IN THE PAYMENT OF YOUR FUNDS.WE HAVE IN
OUR POSSESSION INSTRUMENTS OF PAYMENT FOR THE SUM OF US$1,200,000.00(ONE MILLION,TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) TO
YOU. CLAIMS PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS IN PROCESSING YOUR CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT,YOU WOULD BE EXPECTED TO FULFILL THE MANDATORY CLAIMS
PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED BELOW.
1.AN EQUITY INVESTMENT CLAIMS VERIFICATION FORM SHOULD BE FILLED CAREFULLY WITH CORRECT INFORMATION AND SENT BACK EITHER BY
FAX:+447092024411 OR AS AN EMAIL ATTACHMENT.
2.YOU WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE OF EURO 5,968.6 OR IT'S EQUIVALENT IN YOUR LOCAL
CURRENCY. THIS PAYMENT IS TO COVER TRANSFER AND HANDLING CHARGES.NOTE THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT OVER THE
COUNTER PAYMENTS IN OUR OFFICE. PAYMENT OF THIS PROCESSING FEES SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE EITHER THROUGH THE WESTERN UNION MONEY
TRANSFER OR INTO OUR COMPANY OFFSHORE RECIPIENT ACCOUNT.
1.WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER. RECEIVER:MR.LAWRENCE SMITH ADDRESS OF RECEIVER(SAME AS COMPANY ADDRESS):PATER NOSTER
ROW,ST.PAULS,LONDON.EC4M.UK
2.BANK NAME:ABBEY NATIONAL BUSINESS ADDRESS:BUSINESS BANKING CENTER P.O.BOX 126 NEWPORT GWENT NP19 7UP LONDON
BENEFICIARY:TRADEWYN LIMITED ACCOUNT NUMBER:40467182 SORT CODE:09-06-66
THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OR PROVISION OF THE ABOVE TWO REQUIREMENTS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE.FOR FURTHER CLARITY,VISIT OUR COMPANY WEBPAGE
www.withheld.org.uk UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE, ARTICLE 4 CAPTIONED VERIFICATION OF CLAIMS.
NOTE THAT YOUR TOTAL PRIZE CLAIM OF US$1,200,000.00(ONE MILLION,TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) HAS BEEN INSURED TO
THE REAL VALUE AND AS SUCH CANNOT BE DEDUCTED FROM.H ENCE,DEDUCTIONS OF WHATSOEVER KIND FROM YOUR CLAIMS IS NOT ALLOWED.
THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 44 SUBSECTIONS 144 OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSIONS GAMING REGULATIONS AS
AMENDED. THIS IS TO PROTECT OUR CLIENTS AND TO AVOID MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
A CERTIFICATE OF PRIZE CLAIM WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA COURIER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY TRANSFER OF YOUR FUNDS IS EFFECTED.
NOTE THAT THE FUNDS WILL BE TRANSFERRED WITHIN 24 BANKING HOURS AFTER THE RECEIPT OF ALL THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED THEREIN
VIZ: FILLED VERIFICATION FORM AND PROCESSING CHARGES,THEY SHOULD BE SENT SIMULTANEOUSLY. YOU CAN REACH ME ON TEL/FAX
+withheld. WITHIN OFFICE HOURS. YOU CAN REACH ME DIRECTLY ON MY PERSONAL
SATELITE PHONE NUMBER:+withheld.
SINCERELY,
MR. MICHAEL MASON.
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR,
EQUITY INVESTMENT LTD
www.withheld.org.uk
Version 8 12-4-05
From: "National UK Lottery" <info_lottosmail005@withheld>
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE A WINNER!!!
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005
HOME OFFICE: 165 FULHAM PALACE RD. W6 8JB UNITED
KINGDOM.
REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/839030X2/14
BATCH NUMBER:065/088/XY24
TICKET NUMBER:023-1111-790-458
WINNING NOTIFICATION
We are pleased to inform you of the final announcement today, 1st of December, 2005 of winners of the UK NATIONAL LOTTERY ONLINE
PROMO PROGRAMME, held on the 26th of November, 2005. Your ticket number 023-1111-790-458 attached to your email address,
with serial number 5073-12 drew the lucky numbers 43-10-42-37-10-43(bonus no.),this lucky number subsequently won
you the lottery in the 2nd category. You have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of
£552,000,00 (Five hundred and fifty-two thousand pounds sterling) in cash credited to file XYL/26510460037/04. This is from a total cash
prize of £5,520,000,00(Five million, five hundred and twenty thousand pounds sterling) shared amongst the first ten (10) lucky winners in
this category i.e Match 5 plus bonus.
All participants of this online promotion programme were selected randomly from numerous World Wide Web sites through computer draw system and extracted from close to 125,000 unions, associations and corporate bodies listed online. This promotion takes place Quarterly.
Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in the United kingdom as indicated in your play coupon. In view of this,your £552,000,00 (Five hundred and fifty-two thousand pounds sterling) would be released to you by any of our payment office in the United Kingdom.
Your assigned claims agent will immediately commence the process to facilitate the release of your funds as soon as you contact him/her via electronic mail (email) or other options made available to you. For security reasons, you are advised to keep your winning information confidential till your claim is processed and your money remitted to you in whatever manner you deem fit to claim your prize. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claiming and unwarranted abuse of this program. Please be warned.
To file for your claim, please contact our claims agent;
Official: Barr. Henry Price (esq.)
Representative office
10 Camelot close thamesmead.
London E280ES
United Kingdom.
Email: pricehenryesq@withheld.net
Provide him with the information below:
1.Full Name:
2.Full Address:
3.Marital Status:
4.Occupation:
5.Age:
6.Sex:
7.Nationality:
8.Country Of Residence:
9.Telephone Number:
10.Fax Number:
11.Ticket Number(above):
12.Reference Number(above):
13.Batch Number(above):
For due processing and remittance of your prize money.
Note: You must contact your claims officer not later than 2 (two) weeks after this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed. In order
to avoid unnecessary delays and complications. please remember to quote your reference number in every one of
your correspondences with your claims officer. Furthermore, should
there be any change of your address, do inform your claims officer as soon as possible.
Congratulations once more from all members and staffs of this program. Thank you for being part of our online promotional lottery program.
Yours Truly,
Sir Carl A. Walter.
Co-ordinator(Online Promo Programme).
Version 9 12-4-05
From: "Edith Egobia" <edithfeb7@withheld.com>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Yes my boss gave me a check writen on your name, All you need to do now send your home address so that I wil send it through
DHL. On monday I will go to DHL and fine out how to send this pacel to you.
Best Regards
Miss Edith
Version 10 12-4-05
From: "MARIA STEPHEN" <mariastephen05@withheld.com>
Subject: SURPRISE!!
Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005
The management of Liverpool football club is glad to announce to the world THEIR END OF YEAR BONANZA, the giving away of the sum of
TWENTY MILLION UNITED KINGDOM POUNDS million to 40 lucky email addresses all over the world. This promotion is in appreciation
of our International Support in the European Champions League Finals in Turkey and the correspondent capital profit in the stock
market which was far beyond our projected quarterly earnings. It is also to Mark the Club's over 100 years of co-operate existence.
Please be informed that all winners in this program have been selected randomly through a computer ballot system drawn from
over 500,000 companies and individual e-mail addresses database. Your email address happened to be one of the lucky winners of five
hundred thousand pounds among the forty email addresses chosen. For all our international winners the value of the amount comes to
($917,956.00 USD) Nine Hundred and Seventeen thousand, Nine hundred and fifty-six
United States Dollars. In other to claim your £500,000.00 prize, you will have to fill the form
below and send it back to us for verification and then you will be inform on how your Cashier's Check for £500,000.00 has already
been deposited with your email contact.
NAME:.................................................................
AGE:..................................................................
SEX:..................................................................
ADDRESS:..............................................................
EMAIL:................................................................
PHONE No:.............................................................
OCCUPATION:...........................................................
COMPANY:..............................................................
COUNTRY:..............................................................
Please you are adviced to complete the form and send back to us for prompt collection. You are automatically disqualified if you are below
18 years of age. Any breach of confidentiality on the part of the winners will result to
disqualification. This E-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or Entity to which it is
addressed and may contain Information that is privileged, proprietary, confidential and exempted from disclosure. If you are not the
intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this Communication is strictly prohibited.
Sincerely,
Mr. MARIA STEPHEN.
To file for your claim, please contact our fiduciary agent Mrs. JAMES ANDERSON. EMAIL:jamesanderson@withheld.com
CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE WON.
Version 10 12-4-05
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005
From: pricehenryesq@withheld.net
Subject: Contact Courier For Claims Of Your Fund
Dear name withheld,
Please contact Mr. Marlvin Reeves of Frontier Forwarding Services with this email address:marlvin_courieragent02@withheld.co.uk
He would be responsible for sending the original documents and funds to you.This documents and funds will be couriered to you as soon as
you adhere to
all instructions,from the courier department.This documents will be forwarded to the Lottery headquarters for final payment of your prize money.
Please oblige to follow their instructions so the document can get to your present
address on time. Do ensure to file your claims to them with a copy of your verification particulars and scaned copies of driver's lisence or any
form of national identity.Endeavour to make your winnings confidential
during the process of the transfer of your winnings.
Thanks for your understanding.
Barr. Henry Price(esq.)
Version 11 12-4-05
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005
From: "Marlvin Reeves" <marlvin_courieragent02@withheld.co.uk>
Subject: Frontier Forwarding Service Ltd.(option for delivery)
Unit 11, Ashford Industrial Estate,
Shield Road, Ashford, Middx,
TW15 1AU, london.
United Kingdom.
Hello name withheld,
Compliments of the day to you.
I've just confirmed that you have been officially cleared for payment by the Verifications Dept. at the headquarters of the UK National
Lottery.
All your winning documents which includes your certificate and a covering document (Money Laundering protection and Letter of
Affidavit for Claims) from the British government,stating that the money was obtained legally through the National Lotto will be sent to
you as soon as you meet with any of the option selected.
You can now begin the final step of the claims process, which is the transferring of your cash prize to you. With regards to this, there are
Two options open to you, you are required to select the most convenient of the two.
The options, together with their associated conditions are presented below:
Option 1: Courier your winner cheque to you via any of this channels listed below:
Mailing.........................................................................£289.00
Insurance....................................................................£294.25
Vat (5%).........................................£128.00
Total...............................................£711.25
Mailing..............................................£255.00
Insurance..........................................£250.00
Vat (5%)...........................................£102.75
TOTAL...............................................£607 .75
Mailing..............................................£215.00
Insurance..........................................£250. 00
Vat (5%)...........................................£87.95
TOTAL...............................................£552.95
Post office mail
Mailing..............................................£205.00
Insurance..........................................£247.00
Vat (5%)...........................................£59.00
TOTAL...............................................£511.00
Option 2: The said amount £552,000,00 (Five hundred and fifty-two thousand pounds sterling),will be wired to your bank account via swift bank
transfer.
Condition: The cost of COT (commission of transfer) being charged by our transferring bank, which is 0.5% (i.e £2,760.00) of the cash
being transferred will be paid by you.
Note that your prize is protected by a hardcover insurance policy, which makes it impossible to deduct any amount from the money
before it has been remitted to you. This means that the above charges cannot be deducted from the prize and hence must be provided by
you before your prize is transferred to you.Moreover,you are reqiured to send payment charges via western union money transfer,of what
ever option you have chosen to our dispatch agent ,who is incharge of sending you your cheque and winning documents.
Also,you are required to send to us as soon as possible,these few information below:
(1.)The delivery option which you've choosen.
(2.)Your bank details(if you have chosen option 3, bank transfer.)
(3.)Attach a scanned copy of either your driver's licence, international passport (photo page) or any other legally identifying document and
send to us for identification purposes. Having done this,you would be given proper guidelines on how to go
about sending the payment.
Congratulations.
Mr. Marlvin Reeves.
Frontier Forwarding Services LTD
Version 12 2-17-12
Sky Net WorldWide Express Courier®
Centro de Carga Aerea - Barajas
Nave 2.1.3. 28042 Madrid, Spain.
Tel: +34 672 543 494
Fax: +34 947 650 065
Dear Customer,
Sir\madam, We are pleased to be at your service, with our strong assets base, insurance cover for all deliveries and
Ten years working relationship with the Lottery company, You are making a classic choice. Getting your Lottery Winnings
across to you is very easy; you will however be required to follow our guidelines perfectly. This is to inform you that
we are in possession of a certified cheque and a lottery winning certificate which is to be couriered to you. You are
to confirm your alternative mailing address to enable us dispatch your parcel immediately.
Your parcel containing your cheque of 350,000.00 Euros (Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros), the original copies
of your winning certificate, together with a covering document (Money Laundering protection and Letter of Affidavit
for Claims) from the Spanish government stating that the money was obtained legally through their National Lottery.
Firstly, you are required to provide us with a scan copy or an email attachment of identification. {Driver's license or
international passport} Student or Employee's ID will be accepted. Secondly, you are to provide us with your full
residential address for delivery of your cheque. Lastly, you are to make a choice from the Delivery Options listed out
below, you are to make a most affordable and suitable choice.
Your cheque and consolation prizes have been picked up from the Lottery head office and is ready for dispatch. Below this
mail is your parcel delivery invoice which stipulates the mandatory administrative charges that you are required to pay
to enable us courier your certified bank cheque and winning certificate to you. The charges are a little high because of
the comprehensive insurance cover we have undertaken in case of loss, damage or theft of your highly sensitive parcel. We
assume all responsibilities in case of any eventualities. Kindly provide us with the information requested below
accurately to help us deliver your package as the information provided will be used to contact you and the address provided
is where your winning package will be shipped to.
Full Names:
Residential Address:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
Telephone Ext.:
Service Options: You are required to select a service option below.
PARCEL DELIVERY INVOICE
1.SAME DAY DELIVERY 2.EXPRESS DELIVERY 3.ECONOMY DELIVERY
DELIVERY DURATION 24 Hrs Next Day 3-4 Working days 5-6 Working days
COURIER CHARGES 102.00 102.00 20.00
ADMINISTRATIVE 147.00 100.00 100.00
INSURANCE (CCI) 215.00 115.00 60.00
VALUED ADDED TAX 158.00 120.00 20.00
TOTAL COST (EU) 622.00 437.00 200.00
TOTAL COST (USD) $ 865.00 $ 562.00 $ 286.00
Note that your prize is protected by a hardcover insurance policy, which makes it impossible to deduct any amount from
the money before it has been remitted to you. This means that the above charges cannot be deducted from the prize and hence
must be provided by you before your prize is transferred to you. This is in accordance with section(13)1n of the national
gambling act as adopted in 1997 and amended on 3rd July 2006 by the constitutional assembly, this is to protect winners
and to avoid misappropriation of funds. And we don't deliver on cash on delivery (C.O.D) because we don't accept cash.
If you need a currency converter, click on the link below:
http:// withheld
Please respond to this email by making a selection from the
three options above. On acknowledgment of this email, I will furnish you with information on how to make the required
payments. Also be reminded that the deadline for the claiming of winnings is exactly two week after the receipt of this
email. After this period, your cash prize will be deemed to have been forfeited by you and will be reused in the drawings
of the next edition of the lottery.
Best Regards,
Mr. Per Solie
Client Service Manager
SkyNet WorldWide Express Courier®
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Schemes
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about Multi-Level Marketing Programs and Pyramid Schemes.
Read the Article.
The basic difference between the three is that legitimate multi-level marketing programs generate the major portion of earnings for participants through the sales of products or services. Matrix programs also generate the major portion of earnings through sales but also using distributor services. Both generate a portion of earnings through the sales of other participants whom you referred to the company. The major portion of pyramid scheme 'earnings' are based on the recruitment of new participants. Sometimes this line can be blurry.
Opt-In Email Address Purchases
Read what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about these.
Read what the Federal Trade Commission
has to say about these.
Read the article Phishing Scams.
1. PayPal Impersonation 3-10-11 This email is not from PayPal. It is a phishing scam and encouraging the recipient to voluntarily provide financial information for illegal uses.
We need your help
Dear valued *PayPaI®* Customer,
We need your help resolving an issue with your account. To give us time
to work together on this, we've temporarily limited what you can do with
your account until the issue is resolved.
What's the problem?
We noticed some unusual activity on the credit card linked to your
*PayPaI®* account.
Case ID Number: PP-001-212-055-698
How you can help
It's usually pretty easy to take care of things like this. Most of the
time, we just need a little more information about your account.
*To help us with this and to find out what you can and can't do with
your account until the issue is resolved, please proceed to our secure
webform by clicking here.
<http: withheld>*
Thanks,
*PayPaI®*
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will not receive a response.
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2. from your relative 2-8-11 This phishing scam is trying to get your emotions to overpower your reasoning so you will rush to the aid of your loved one.
It’s me, Megan . I really don't mean to inconvenience you right now, I made a little trip to UK and I misplaced my luggage that contains my passport and credit cards, I know this may sound odd, but it all happened very fast. I need to get a new passport and a ticket, but I'm short of funds to pay for my ticket and other miscellaneous expense. Please, can you lend me some funds to get a ticket? I'll be willing to pay back as soon as I get home.
Please respond as soon as you get this message, so I can forward you my details to send the funds to me, OR you can drop a message via the hotel's desk phone if you can. The numbers are, +447045733705.
I await your response
Megan Graham
Surprise Lake Society
3. Travis Mindoro (3-26-09) Government agencies, law enforcement, legal entities do not request personal information in email.
Please do understand that your email was listed amongst those that were conned by the apprehended criminal and i am the officer in charge of the case and others.
Please be advised to send your details to the public Attorney for protocol and update on your payment regarding refund of your stolen and conned money from Travis Mindoro.
Sup. Sinclair
NB: contact the attorney at email withheld in the name of Justice Yang Wei
4. AMAZON (4-28-06) Amazon does not request information to be sent from customers through email!
Dear Amazon Customer,
Due to recent fraudulent activities on some of Amazon online accounts we are launching a new security system to makeAmazon online accounts more secure and safe. Before we can activate it we will be checking all Amazon online accounts to confirm the authenticity of the holder.
We will require a confirmation that your account has not been stolen or hacked. Your account has not been suspended or frozen.
To confirm your account status please Login
-complete the required information to authenticate and reset your account
-make sure your account balance has not been changed
-make sure your details have not been changed
-review recent transactions in your account history for any unauthorized transfer
If you find any type of suspicious activities please contact us immediately.Please include in your message your account number, your account name
and the unauthorized transfer date & time.
Please do not reply to this message. For any inquiries, contact Customer Service.
Amazon Copyright © 2006
5. CHASE (4-16-06) Chase Bank does not send information requests to customers through email!
From Chase Bank Inc. Sun Apr 16 12:01:41 2006
From:"Chase Bank Inc." <confirmation@chase-online.com>
Subject:Information Regarding Your Chase Account!
Date:Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:01:41 -0400
Information Regarding Your account:
Attention! Your Chase account has been violated!
Someone with ip address 147.224.179.2 tried to access your personal account!
Please click the link below and enter your account information to confirm that you are not currently away. If you do not have account
access please enter the temporary username / password below. This information is unique to tour security case.
Click here to active your account
Your Temporary Username Is: withheld
Your Temporary Password Is: withheld
Chase is serious about safeguarding your personal information online.As a security measure, you may access your account information online
from the Chase website only if you have registered with Chase Online at withheld
Information you provide via electronic forms on the Chase website is secure and encrypted in most instances.
E-mail sent within the Chase.com website and Chase-Online.com is secure.
Thank your for using Chase Bank
The Chase Bank Team
NEVER: give your ATM number (Personal Identification Number) to anyone. Protect yourself against fraud.We will
never ask you to provide us confidential information such as PIN (Personal Identification Number).
6. IRS (4-24-06) The Internal Revenue Service does not send information requests to customers through email!
From Internal Revenue Service Mon Apr 24 14:16:51 2006
From:"Internal Revenue Service" <admin@irs.gov>
After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $63.80. Please
submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process it.A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting
invalid records or applying after the deadline.To access the form for your tax refund, please click here
Regards,
Internal Revenue Service
© Copyright 2006, Internal Revenue Service U.S.A. All rights reserved.
7. US BANK (4-26-04) US Bank does not send information requests to customers through email!
Dear US Bank Customer,
During our regular update and verification of the Internet Banking Accounts, we could not verify your current information. Either your information has been changed or incomplete, as a result your access to use our services has been limited. Please update your information.
To update your account information and start using our services please click on the link below: http://www.withheld
Note: Requests for information will be initiated by US Bank Business Development; this process cannot be externally requested through Customer Support.
Sincerely,
US Bank Accounts Department.
xmzeat
8. CITIBANK (4-12-04) Citibank does not send information requests to customers through email!
Recently there have been a large number of identity theft attempts targeting Citibank customers. In order to safeguard your account, we require that you update your Citibank ATM/Debit card PIN.
This update is requested of you as a precautionary measure against fraud. Please note that we have no particular indications that your details have been compromised in any way.
This process is
mandatory, and if not completed within the nearest time your account may be
subject to temporary suspension.
Please make sure you have your Citibank ATM/Debit card and recent statement
at hand.
To securely update
your Citibank ATM/Debit card PIN please go to:
https://www.withheld
Please note that this update applies to your Citibank
ATM/Debit card - which is linked directly to your checking account, not
Citibank credit cards.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and thank you for using
Citibank!
Regards,
Mitzi Mcintosh
Head of Citi® Identity Theft Solutions
Copyright © 2004
Citicorp. All rights reserved.
Do not reply to this email as it is an unmonitored alias.
9. BEST BUY: News Article 6-19-03 Call BestBuy at 888-BESTBUY with any questions about your orders. The following email was not sent from BestBuy. Best Buy does not send information requests to customers through email!
Example:
Dear customer,
Recently we have received an order made by using your personal credit card information.
This order was made online at our official BestBuy website on 06/17/2003. Our Fraud Department has some
suspicions regarding this order and we need you to visit a special Fraud Department
page at our web store where you can confirm or decline this transaction by providing
us with the correct information. This e-mail address has been taken from National Credit Bureau.
Click the link below to visit a special Fraud Department page to resolve the cause of
the problem.
(Link Withheld)
10. C2IT (8-31-03): C2IT does not send information requests to customers through email! The following email was not sent from C2IT.
Example:
| Dear Customer | |||||
|
C2it.com service would like to inform you, that you received money transfer from Andreas (andreas666@withheld.net). Amount is $217. In order to receive that amount from c2it.com you have to register your ATM card to prove you are our customer. Your e-mail is not registred with us, you need to setup account with us and verify your identity. Please fill this form to be enrolled to c2it.com service. Once you register, the money will appear in your c2it's account balance in your overview page. You can withraw the outstanding balance to your credit or debt card's bank account.
| |||||
| Information About Yourself | |||||
11. eBay (9-4-03): eBay does not send information requests to customers through email! The following email was not sent from eBay.
Example:
| For security reasons please re-enter your user ID and password. | |
eBay User ID |
You can also use your registered email. |
| eBay Password | Forgot your password? |
| Having problems signing in? Get help now. | |
12. eBay (9-6-03): eBay does not send information requests to customers through email! The following email was not sent from eBay.
Example:
Dear eBay user,
During our regular update and verification of the accounts, we were not able to
verify your current
account information, either your information has changed or it is incomplete.
Please update and verify
your information by filling out the verification form. If the account
information is not updated
within 5 days then your access to bid and buy on eBay will be restricted.
Click on the link below to complete the verification:
http://withheld
*** PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL ***
Thank you
Account Managment
As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements. Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
Copyright 2002 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay, Inc.
13. eBay (9-17-03): eBay does not send information requests to customers through email! The following email was not sent from eBay.
Example:
14. eBay (9-18-03): eBay does not send information requests to customers through email! The following email was not sent from eBay.
Example:
Dear eBay User,
During our regular udpate and verification of the accounts, we couldn't verify your current information. Either your information has changed or it is incomplete.
As a result, your access to bid or buy on Ebay has been restricted. To start using your eBay account fully, please update and verify your information by clicking below :
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Regards,
eBay
**Please Do Not Reply To This E-Mail As You Will Not Receive A
Responce**
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15. IRS (3-29-06): The IRS does not request taxpayer information through email! The following email was not sent from the IRS.
From: "Internal Revenue Service" <admin@irs.gov>
To: withheld@yahoo.com
Subject: Password Change Required OR IRS:
IMPORTANT - Read This
After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of $63.80. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days in order to process
it. A refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons. For example submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline.
To access the form for your tax refund, please click here (withheld)
Regards,
Internal Revenue Service
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