New Slant on Old Scam

Jim · 04-05-2008, 05:40 PM

They have got tired of the old Nigerian bank teller, we've got a Lt Col William Adams now.

My Dear Friend,

I am Lieutenant Colonel William Adams...One of the top officers of the US MARINE in Iraq. As you may Know, there are several cases of insurgents attacks and suicide bombing going on here. However We managed to secure some of the funds totaling US$25 Million dollars in cash meant for various contracts here in Iraq.

Considering the scenario in Iraq, the only way we can safely move the funds out of Iraq is to get pseudonym Thus, we want to move this money to you so that you may keep our share for us until such a time it will be convenient for us to come over to meet face-to-face with you. We will take 70% i.e., my partner and I while youtake 30%.No strings attached. Just help us move it out of Iraq as Iraq we all know is a war zone. Note that We plan to use the British Diplomatic courier in shipping the money out in two large metallic Boxes, using diplomatic immunity coverage. If you are interested I will send you the full details.

My job mainly is to find a good person or persons we can trust to serve as our partner.Can I trust you? Please when you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest. Don't forget to include your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for easy communication and also your contact details. This business is risk free. Look forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully,
Lieutenant Colonel William Adams

If you want to see these idiots taken for a ride themselves have a look at the hall of shame at 419 eater.com

dylan · 04-05-2008, 05:43 PM

Not seen that one before !
JSW have you seen this one ?

ourcampersbeentrashed · 04-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Recently had an interesting email - a scam saying that a dying person wanted to leave me all their money. Supposedly some relative.

So I replied just leave it to me in your will, all you need to do is put my email address in the will and the executor has a duty to find me and pay me, so dont worry but now that I know you are leaving me lots of money and you have given me executor details, if the executor doesnt cough up when you die, I will just sue the executor.

I got a snotty reply so I just said, You dont have to leave your money to me, why not give it to someone else!!!! not heard anything since then.

I REALLY HATE SCAMMERS !!!!!!!!!!

saruman · 04-05-2008, 07:48 PM

hi just recieved a email to update my paypal account have any body had the same>?? is it scam and how do i check it?

ray

Johns_Cross_Motorhomes · 04-05-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saruman

hi just recieved a email to update my paypal account have any body had the same>?? is it scam and how do i check it?

ray

TOTAL SCAM IGNORE IT and delete the email.

saruman · 04-05-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns_Cross_Motorhomes

TOTAL SCAM IGNORE IT and delete the email.

HI thanks thought so got a link in!!! looked in sending detail s looked dodgy

thanks RAY

ksebruce · 04-05-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saruman

hi just recieved a email to update my paypal account have any body had the same>?? is it scam and how do i check it?

ray

Yep I got this one yesterday. I get them from all the banks even tho I don't have an account with them. As has been said I just delete them.

Road Runner · 04-05-2008, 08:17 PM

Heres my newest one

Quote:

European Commission
Enterprise and Industry DG
Communication and Information Unit/R4
BREY 13/ 092
B - 1049 Brussels (Belgium)

We bring to your notice the decision by the board of trustees of The
European Union to choose you as one of the final recipients of a cash
grant/donation for your own personal, educational, and business development(S M
E funding).

We are giving out a yearly donation of €500,000.00 to 10 lucky recipients who
have been selected from over 25,000 websites all over the globe, as funding/aid
from the European Union.

Contact paying office (England)

Name: Dr. Dominic Brett
E-mail: euro-p@live.com

Remember to quote your identification numbers. Find your identification
numbers below:

BATCH NUMBER: EU-09102XN
UNIQUE NUMBER: EC09788

Janet Williamson
Information Officer and Coordinator,
Scottish European Resources Network

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