New email rip off (very convincing beware)

trisontana

epatolles wrote: »

does no one ever sent them fake info back? lol

yes, it's called "scam baiting". There are several websites where you can follow the sometimes hilarious exchange of emails between the baiter and the baited. here is one example:-

419 Eater

trisontana

Another twist on the old scam. Evidently the UN Security Council have had a special meeting and decided that I am suffering from poverty and have decided to do something about it. How very kind! You would think they could employ a better class of secretary at the UN:-

ATTENTION: SCAM VICTIMS,

Regarding the recent meeting between the United Nations and the World Bank towards restoring the world economy and make the world a better place for all. Our recent investigation proves that the high rate of poverty and suffering our people suffer is as a result of fraud. 75% of masses that lives in poverty and suffering are scam victims which have rendered many homeless. The United Nation in agreement with the World Bank has selected certain individuals from different part’s of the world to benefit from this program.

Each of the beneficiaries has being approved to receive a total sum of ((US$ 800,000.EIGHT HUNDREND THOUSAND DOLLARS)) this includes unpaid foreign contractors and those with unfinished transactions that failed due to change of government or international policies. This program will serve as a restoration to the poor masses and also help in boosting the world economy which is the sole aim. Your name is among the lucky beneficiaries of this honorable program, therefore you’re advised to contact Mr.MIKE DENNY JONATHAN, A United Nation’s personnel from Switzerland. He has being assigned to ensure that all the beneficiaries receive their inheritance.

MR.MIKE DENNY JONATHAN is presently in the WEST AFRICA where he coordinates and monitor the program to ensure that the objective’s of these program is actualized. You’re advised to contact him immediately with the contact information’s below and ensure that a copy of this mail is attached to the mail your sending him, with your full name and address.

CONTACT: MR. MIKE DENNY JONATHAN INHERITANCE.
PERSON TO CONTACT:MIKE DENNY JONATHAN
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com

YOU ARE ADVISED TO FURNISH HIM WITH THIS BELOW INFORMATION:
1. YOUR FULL NAME:
2. SHIPPING ADDRESS:
3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (CELL PHONE IF ANY)

Please due notify us immediately you claim your inheritance for record purposes.
For further inquiries kindly visit our website. http://www.un.org/,

THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!
MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

YOURS IN SERVICE
( USA & UNITED NATIONS)

Paul_Varjak

Read this exchange I had with a 419 fraudster...

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....html?t=225960

Kite2010

I suppose you've heard of the P-P-Powerbook prank:
http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

I just found it funny how a scammer got scammed

DebtHater

I too have had similar correspondence with scammers....... its very funny to wind them up!

Reading some of the stories from the 419eater...... and the one where the businessman was shot, he had the name of Mr Max. N. Paddy...... oh my days!

Just replying now to a scammer who is offering me a "universaty deploma" and yes it was spelt like that. Who the fudge advertises a university diploma but then spells it all wrong?

bigpound

this is not at all convincing..

Paul_Varjak

Kite2010 wrote: »

I suppose you've heard of the P-P-Powerbook prank:
http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/

I just found it funny how a scammer got scammed

Ha ha ha - so funny. But annoyed that I could not read whole story without signing up to some fan group!

I actually used to live within a mile of where the goods were being delivered!

DaveAshton