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12/5 What is the point of the african banking spam? It doesn't seem to
\_ What is the point of women shaving most of their crotch but leaving
a "landing strip"? Why dont they shave it all off?
\_ "Landing strip" looks ugly.
\_ Does not, you hun! Landing strip is superb. Just because
you're still attending University in the town of gigantic
scary jungle bush... -John
\_ What about my question? Does anyone think the
"Landing Strip" is cosmetically better than
nothing, or is there some other reason for it?
\_ I don't like it, but I think the idea is that it is
almost totally shaved w/o looking prepubescant.
be selling a product, it's not a chain letter, and it doesn't ask
directly for money. I don't get it. I just got two more of these
things this week.
\_ They get you all excited about making big money, and then use that
to entice you to either travel somewhere unsafe, or else front
them money for a 'transfer fee' or 'investment tax'. There have
been cases where someone goes to Africa with a suitcase full of cash
and a couple Rolexes and gets held for more ransom.
\_ if i forward the letter to the FBI, will they do anything?
\_ I think the FTC handles this, but they won't do anything
other than log it, unless you find out the scammer is in USA.
\_ i heard a story on the radio about a woman in canada who has
made it her mission to bait these people and try to bring
them to justice. she actually got some people to come meet
her in canada and they were arrested.
\_there are some pretty funny correspondences of this sort at
http://scamorama.com
\_ another one. http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com
\_ http://www.419eater.com
\_ The letters archive are great.
\_ Predator fell prey. Cool!
\_ Pretty much what has been posted before, but from the Secret Serv.
http://www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml
\_ spanish prisoner? |
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| www.secretservice.gov/alert419.shtml OD of goods or services Purchase of real estate Conversion of hard currency Transfer of funds from over invoiced contracts Sale of crude oil at below market prices The most prevalent and successful cases of Advance Fee Fraud is the fund transfer scam. In this scheme, a company or individual will typically receive an unsolicited letter by mail from a Nigerian claiming to be a senior civil servant. In the letter, the Nigerian will inform the recipient that he is seeking a reputable foreign company or individual into whose account he can deposit funds ranging from $10-$60 million that the Nigerian government overpaid on some procurement contract. The criminals obtain the names of potential victims from a variety of sources including trade journals, professional directories, newspapers, and commercial libraries. They do not target a single company, but rather send out mailings en masse. The sender declares that he is a senior civil servant in one of the Nigerian Ministries, usually the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC. The letters refer to investigations of previous contracts awarded by prior regimes alleging that many contracts were over invoiced. Rather than return the money to the government, they desire to transfer the money to a foreign account. The sums to be transferred average between $10,000,000 to $60,000,000 and the recipient is usually offered a commission up to 30 percent for assisting in the transfer. Initially, the intended victim is instructed to provide company letterheads and pro forma invoicing that will be used to show completion of the contract. One of the reasons is to use the victims letterhead to forge letters of recommendation to other victim companies and to seek out a travel visa from the American Embassy in Lagos. The victim is told that the completed contracts will be submitted for approval to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Upon approval, the funds will be remitted to an account supplied by the intended victim. The goal of the criminal is to delude the target into thinking that he is being drawn into a very lucrative, albeit questionable, arrangement. The intended victim must be reassured and confident of the potential success of the deal. He will become the primary supporter of the scheme and willingly contribute a large amount of money when the deal is threatened. The term when is used because the con-within-the-con is the scheme will be threatened in order to persuade the victim to provide a large sum of money to save the venture. The letter, while appearing transparent and even ridiculous to most, unfortunately is growing in its effectiveness. It sets the stage and is the opening round of a two-layered scheme or scheme within a scheme. The fraudster will eventually reach someone who, while skeptical, desperately wants the deal to be genuine. Victims are almost always requested to travel to Nigeria or a border country to complete a transaction. Individuals are often told that a visa will not be necessary to enter the country. The Nigerian con artists may then bribe airport officials to pass the victims through Immigration and Customs. Because it is a serious offense in Nigeria to enter without a valid visa, the victims illegal entry may be used by the fraudsters as leverage to coerce the victims into releasing funds. Violence and threats of physical harm may be employed to further pressure victims. In June of 1995, an American was murdered in Lagos, Nigeria, while pursuing a 4-1-9 scam, and numerous other foreign nationals have been reported as missing. Victims are often convinced of the authenticity of Advance Fee Fraud schemes by the forged or false documents bearing apparently official Nigerian government letterhead, seals, as well as false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts. The fraudster may establish the credibility of his contacts, and thereby his influence, by arranging a meeting between the victim and government officials in real or fake government offices. In the next stage some alleged problem concerning the inside man will suddenly arise. An official will demand an up-front bribe or an unforeseen tax or fee to the Nigerian government will have to be paid before the money can be transferred. These can include licensing fees, registration fees, and various forms of taxes and attorney fees. Normally each fee paid is described as the very last fee required. Invariably, oversights and errors in the deal are discovered by the Nigerians, necessitating additional payments and allowing the scheme to be stretched out over many months. Several reasons have been submitted why Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud has undergone a dramatic increase in recent years. The Nigerian Government blames the growing problem on mass unemployment, extended family systems, a get rich quick syndrome, and, especially, the greed of foreigners. Indications are that Advance Fee Fraud grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually and the losses are continuing to escalate. In all likelihood, there are victims who do not report their losses to authorities due to either fear or embarrassment. If you feel you have been a victim of any of these schemes contact your local field office for assistance. |
| www.ebolamonkeyman.com -> www.ebolamonkeyman.com/ ATTENTION : This site is dedicated to all the hardworking people who have either been scammed or annoyed by a Nigerian 419 Scam Artist. My intention is to offend anyone who will sink low enough to take advantage of a hard working person. If you are not a scammer and find this page offensive, use your head and please do not add it to your favorites section. The people I portray are sometimes my own creation, sometimes a character from a movie, or sometimes an actual actor. If we have a guest emailer, like someone who is helping the scammer, one of my immature friends helping me out, or I play someone else besides the person the scammer thinks he or she is talking with, it will be in red . Abollo Emmanual - Jules make a new friend, but will his hit man attitude destroy a beautiful friendship? Barrister Ayo Phillips - Barrister can see that Peter North is not serious. Johnson Williams - Ah, the lovely Tiffany Millions casts her spell. Kason Bello - Was NOT falling for the banana in the tail pipe trick. Adaku - What happens when a scammer accidently emails another scammer? Bayo Adeoni - How would a closet southern racist get a long with a Nigerian scammer? John NDiaye - A scammer and a red-headed mullet wearer with a secret named Dirk Diggler. The Monkey and The Profanator are back and this time we play a gangsta rappers of the group Foe-on Nine. Madam Stella - This one is going to show you how low a scammer will go to steal money. I play Ima Dicfiend and the Profanator will reprise his role as Father Will U. If you dont, you will after you hear the love flowing from Big Sexy The Monkey and Bear Daddy Love The Profanator of the group Three Times One Minus One. Mike Hunt & Brad Fairyman are back to help this poor Mugu and his gigantic balls. |
| www.419eater.com -> www.419eater.com/ Well, put simply, you enter into a dialogue with scammers, simply to waste their precious time and resources. If you are new to this game and need to know what scambaiting is all about, please click on the What is 419? See also Baiting Tips for information on getting started on this great cyber-sport We would encourage anyone to contribute to this site and the good cause of anti-scamming by joining in the fun on the FORUM where you can meet new friends and seek expert help, tips and advice. Please feel free contact me if you have any suggestions for improving this site. |
| scamorama.com SUBSCRIBE Because we kept you (or a "friend") from losing your shirt! Because we no longer answer questions like "is my letter is a scam?" YES, IT IS A SCAM The letters posted here illustrate ADVANCE FEE FRAUD. The sender claims to be a bureaucrat, banker or royal toadie, who wants to cut you, and only you, in on the financial deal of a lifetime. In plain English, the writer claims to be in a position to skim public accounts. Setting aside the writer's attempt to rob you and (going through the mental contortions necessary to take the letter at face value) to steal from his own country, the letters are funny. The 100+ letters below introduce the literary genre of the Lads from Lagos. Notes: 1 When not playing on your generosity or naivete, the Lads are asking you to steal. GUIDELINES FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE: A few long e-mails are easier to codify and webbify than many short ones. This doesn't mean pretending cultural differences don't exist. Rules are stifling - just don't assume reviewers are of your culture, religion or gender; Lettres de Jrusalem au scam africain Revue d'escroquerie classique d'aprs la Rvolution, qui maintenant "inondent nos botes lettres." Part of a larger site, this reviews the dictionary of thief's slang produced by Vidocq - Paris' chief of police circa 1830-1840. It doubled as a review of tricks of the trade, including the lettre de Jrusalem. It's your basic Lad letter, sent from the "servant" of an aristocrat persecuted during the Revolution. DRINKWATER FINE QUALITY TRUNK BOXES - for discerning scammers - don't hide your defaced millions in a shabby box! MAYBE GOD IS TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING - the Vimes Gang travel to the Other Side and meet a Dead Bank Customer! |