Taking the Nigerian Scam Up a Notch

[infinite monkey]

Here's the latest one I got. I mean, it's GM and Mercedes...how could it not be real?

I particularly like "we strongly ADVICE you keep this information confidential until payment has been received successfully."

I'm thinking of taking their ADVISE and sending them my information. I'm not sure if I send it to Mrs Mary Hopefield, Susanna Halsted, Esq, or Mrs Otto Smith (Coordinator)

Please advice, fellow dwellars.

If anyone knows more bout this fraud. give it to me now. i gave them my address and then afterwards i got perinoid and looked them up. i dont want to go missing so please help me out. im a blonde okay. im not the smartest person on the web. it didnt ask for a credit card number and i did fill out something about a lottery a couple of months ago. so i just assumed. im stupid. so please help me out.
Sarah

[Clodfobble]

Just stop replying to them, and don't give them any more personal information. Your address is public record, so they can't do much with that if you stop right now.

Just so you know, they don't usually ask for a credit card number, instead they ask for a bank account number "to deposit the winnings." Some people don't realize that they can also withdraw money directly from your account with that number.


You may also wish to stop registering on public forums with your real name. Just a suggestion from one blonde to another.

[ZenGum]

From: unhcr [mailto:unhcr_careers@att.net]
Sent: Sunday, 28 August 2011 11:55 PM
To: XXXXX
Subject: Appointment Letter



IN COURTESY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA AND THE UNITED NATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.

Dear Sir

I am Hon Dr. Johnson Williams, the United Nations Special Presidential Task Force Chairman for Refugees here in Ghana, West Africa.

I am tasked by the Forces mentioned above to pass this information to you that you have been nominated as an Ambassador to the African refugees from Libya and Sudan by the United Nations and the Honorable Members of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana.

The meeting was held yesterday in the Osu Castle with five representatives from United States of America, New York and three representatives from United Kingdom, London respectively from the offices of the United Nations and nominated you to occupy the position of Ambassador for the Government of the Republic of Ghana.

By virtue of this act, the High Panel of the UN and of the House of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana demands that you forward your particulars to this noble office including a scan copy of your passport or driver's license or national identification card with immediate effect.
Should you have any question(s), please contact the UN Appointment Committee on:
un-ambassador-officer@post.com

We look forward to working with you soon.

Best Regards,
Hon. Dr. Johnson Williams
Special Presidential Task force Chairman
United Nations Head Quarters, Accra-Ghana.

NB: You are privileged; however, this is strictly restricted information and requires confidentiality at your end.

What, not even offering a salary or perks??? Pfft.

[Beest]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

What, not even offering a salary or perks??? Pfft.

If you're an ambassador you can park in the red zone and ignore speeding tickets right?

[Sundae]

Damn Infi, I missed that.
Please do not respond to that letter.
I know it seems very plausible, what with the language and all, but there is something you wouldn't realise outside the US:

M6 IS A MANCHESTER POSTCODE, NOT A LONDON ONE!!!

I hope I caught you in time.

[footfootfoot]

I'm gonna throw a cellar party when I get my winnings

VIA EUROPA N274, C.P. 21004 ROME ITALY
FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPT
REF NO: TUK 8501870209289/ES 877
BATCH NO: TUK 2329317635197437-UQG/2011

DATE: 5th September 2011

ATTN: LUCKY WINNER
LOTTERY AWARD FINAL NOTIFICATION,

We are pleased to inform you of the release today, the results of the SUPER
ENALOTTO ITALIAN SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY/ INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM held on 25th of July
2011. Due to mixed up of some numbers and names and email addresses, the results
were released on the 18th of August 2011 The Italian Superenalotto Lottery draws
was conducted from an exclusive list of all participants were selected through a
computer ballot system drawn from 791,000 email addresses from USA, Canada,
Asia, Africa, and Europe as part of our international email program, which we
conduct once every year. No tickets were sold.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Ticket Nr: TUK 86485217482148972 97427.
Batch Nr: TUK 2329317635197437-UQG/2011.
Security File Nr: IGS/SL2006656003/11
Ref Nr: TUK 8501870209289/ES 877.
-----------------------------------------------------------
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of ?1,500,000.00 (ONE
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND EUROS) in cash credited to file REF.NO:
IGS/SL2006656003/11.This is from a total cash prize of ?15,000,000.00 (FIFTEEN
MILLION EUROS) shared among the ten international winners in this category.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your fund is now deposited in a FINANCE HOUSE insured in your name. Due to mix
up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice
until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your nominated
account, as this is a part of our Security protocol to avoid double claiming or
unwarranted taking advantage of this program by none participants.

For processing your claim and remittance of your prize money to a designated
account of your choice, please contact your claims agent officer below.

Dr. ALBERTO MACINI.
(Lottery Claims & Foreign Operations Manager)
Email: claimwinner2011@aim.com

Remember all prize money must be claimed not later than 20th of September 2011.
after this date all funds will be returned to the MINISTRY OF FINANCE as
unclaimed.

NOTE: Procedures to claiming your prize:

1. Please it is very important to quote your Reference number in all
correspondence with the claims officer.

2. Indicate your Full Name, Address, Country, Telephone, Mobile, Fax Number,
Occupation and Age.

Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do inform your claims
agent as soon as possible.

Congratulations again from all members of our staff and thank you for being a
part of our promotion program.

Sincerely,
LAURA MALDINI (PRESIDENT ITALIAN SUPERENALOTTO)

[infinite monkey]

SUPER ENALOTTO ITALIAN SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY

Enalotto is Italian for "not really a lottery."

[HungLikeJesus]

What about "SUPERENALOTTO"?

[infinite monkey]

SO FUCKING NOT a Lotto.

[footfootfoot]

SHIT! I just noticed this part. Damn. Now I'm not gonna get the money. I would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for those goddamned nuns.

Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice
until your claim has been processed and your money remitted to your nominated
account, as this is a part of our Security protocol to avoid double claiming or
unwarranted taking advantage of this program by none participants.

[HungLikeJesus]

Are you a none participant?

[infinite monkey]

Don't answer that. It's a set-up.


I mean...psssst, don't answer that, it's a set-up.

[footfootfoot]

What kind of meat do priests eat on Friday?

None.

I'll be here all week, try the fish.

[classicman]

Dear (Deleted),

With due utmost respect,I crave your indulgence knowing that this my proposal will be a surprise to you.I am Mann Zamri, an attorney at law and the accredited legal representative to late Mr (Deleted), who was hereafter as mine client. He died as a result of heart ailment in December 2006.

I am seeking for your humble consent to assist in the transferring of the funds left behind by my late client into your account before it is confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank and this deposit valued: Nineteen Million Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars. Since you have the same last name with my late client so the proceeds of this funds can be remitted into your account as a foreign partner.

If this proposition offends your moral ethics,do accept my sincere apology. In contrary,indicate your interest.Note that I reserve the right to reject your acceptance on this proposal if I have reasons to believe that you may not be honest or discreet as it concerns this proposal.

Further details will be giving as soon as your interest is indicated.

Yours sincerely

Barrister.Mann Zamri
(Senior Advocate)