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Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. Thanks |
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"anita" wrote in message s.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. Thanks Just delete it and ignore it. You'll probably get plenty more. Ignore them as well - Arthur |
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"anita" wrote in message s.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. Thanks anita Report it to your local police. They should have a fraud department that will be interested in it. Jenny |
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"anita" wrote in message s.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details You can forward that stuff to marking it "no financial loss" - since the US Treasury has an interest in Nigerian 419 scams and follows them up but as far as I know the UK legal system has enough examples already and has given up on it. -- Chris Thomas West Cork Ireland |
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Give your local Fraud squad a copy of the email. Right click on the message
line, select properties, click on details then copy and print it then give this copy to the Police. Mostly these are asking fore help to get a few Million dollars out of the country, the latest to come round is the lottery win. below is one I had today, ATTN-SIR/MADAM, SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY,THE NETHERLANDS. ALFONSTRAAT B56, 1002 BS AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS. TO THE MANAGER FROM: THE DESK OF THE PROMOTIONS MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT, REF: OYL /26510460037/02 BATCH: 24/00319/IPD ATTENTION: RE/ AWARD NOTIFICATION; FINAL NOTICE We are pleased to inform you of the announcement today,12th DECEMBER 2003, of winners of the SUNSWEETWIN PROMO LOTTERY,THE NETHERLANDS. NETHERLANDS/ INTERNATIONAL, PROGRAMS held on 12th DECEMBER 2003. Your particulars,was attached to ticket number 023-0148-790-459, 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$521.000.00 (Five hundred and twenty one thousand dollars) in cash credited to file REF NO. OYL/25041238013/02. This is from total prize money of US$35,400,000.00 shared among the seventeen international winners in this category. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn form 25,000 names from Australia, New Zealand, America, Europe, North America and Asia as part of International Promotions Program, which is conducted annually. CONGRATULATIONS! Your fund is now deposited with a Security company insured in your name. 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$6.3Million International Lottery. To begin your claim, please contact your claim agent; DR PAUL WILLIAMSON, FOREIGN SERVICE MANAGER, CALLE CASTILLAS 3059,MADRID SPAIN. EMAIL: For due processing and remittance of your prize money to a designated account of your choice. Remember, all prize money must be claimed not later than 20th DECEMBER 2003 After this date, all funds will be returned as unclaimed,Due to,this is our last program of the year 2003. 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 agent as soon as possible. Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotions program. Sincerely, PETERS SMITH, IN THE PROMOTIONS -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk ***2004 catalogue now available*** |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:00:30 -0000, "David Hill"
wrote: Give your local Fraud squad a copy of the email. Right click on the message line, select properties, click on details then copy and print it then give this copy to the Police. Mostly these are asking fore help to get a few Million dollars out of the country, the latest to come round is the lottery win. below is one I had today, I think they have seen them all before. There are web sites with complete collections. There is a spoof website offering courses in Nigerian letter writing. There's somebody in the USA who dialogues with them -- Martin |
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"anita" wrote in message s.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. Franz Heymann |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:47:49 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote: I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling of deja vu and sniff a late night slug :-) -- Martin |
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"Franz Heymann" wrote in message ... "anita" wrote in message s.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. Apologies for the quadruple posting. Computer glitch. Franz |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:20:08 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote: Apologies for the quadruple posting. Computer glitch. Twitchy finger? :-) -- Martin |
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"anita" wrote in message s.com... Just delete it and ignore it. You'll probably get plenty more. Ignore them as well - Arthur * Thanks Arthur -- anita Anita, in spite of anything else you have been told ... Don't print it and send it to the police. These emails have been circulating by the million and all police forces have seen them. Don't forward it anyone - you are just adding to the number of pointless emails circulating around the web. Don't be surprised when you receive more - the fact that you have received one means that your email address is now unfortunately on a list somewhere. Don't worry about it - regard it as a bit of litter than you might step over in the street. - Arthur |
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"........Don't print it and send it to the police. These emails have been
circulating by the million and all police forces have seen them............." There was a time when you were asked to forward then to National Crime Squad, Now if you print off showing all source codes etc and TAKE to your local fraud squad, they will tell you what their policy is. Here they want to see New scams........ You might find this link of use/interest http://www.fraudwatchinternational.c...operatives.htm -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk ***2004 catalogue now available*** |
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from anita contains these words: Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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from "Franz Heymann" contains these words: I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. Whatever you do, DO NOT RESPOND. Some of these people are very dangerous, and you may well find a Yardie on your doorstep. -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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from martin contains these words: On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 21:47:49 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling of deja vu and sniff a late night slug :-) I really have no idea what you're driving at, martin. -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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writes "anita" wrote in message ws.com... Hi everyone Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. Thanks anita Report it to your local police. They should have a fraud department that will be interested in it. Most likely not, unless the letter contains useful info. In the UK NCIS advise that they don't want any sent to them http://www.ncis.co.uk/advancefeefraud.asp The Met. Police say to only forward to them if the email contains fraudsters addresses, bank accounts, telephone numbers: http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/419.htm -- Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds urg Suppliers and References FAQ: http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:13:45 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: Can you imagine the result? 'ere PC Dixon there's somebody offering us USD200,000,000 .... -- Martin |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:19:28 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: snip iterations I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling of deja vu and sniff a late night slug :-) I really have no idea what you're driving at, martin. nor me :-) -- Martin |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:13:45 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Sorry for this OT question, but i don't know what to do. I have been sent an email from someone in africa asking for help and bank details, i know this is a con, but are we to report this to someone , i remember seeing something on tv and reports in news, and i can not remember if i should just delete it or report it. I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: Can you imagine the result? 'ere PC Dixon there's somebody offering us USD200,000,000 .... -- Martin |
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 23:19:28 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: snip iterations I have a strong feeling that nothing will happen if you report it, so you might as well just reply to them that you have reported them, even if you don't do anything. I have a strong feeling of deja vu and sniff a late night slug :-) I really have no idea what you're driving at, martin. nor me :-) -- Martin |
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from martin contains these words: I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: Can you imagine the result? 'ere PC Dixon there's somebody offering us USD200,000,000 .... Nah.... "Just pass this to PC 419, will you? -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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from "Arthur" contains these words: I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: No. The police get thousands of these forwarded every day. They have seen them all before. They have better things to do than sort through all the forwarded junk mails. And new ones? They're clairvoyant? I have asked them if they want me to stop sending them, and received just an acknowledgement...... -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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from anita contains these words: Thank you for all the advice, You guys are really brilliant. I think we deserve another slug or two? [33] [33] Of whisky, I hasten to add. -- Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano, iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03) |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:33:31 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: The message from martin contains these words: I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: Can you imagine the result? 'ere PC Dixon there's somebody offering us USD200,000,000 .... Nah.... "Just pass this to PC 419, will you? PC419? Who she? -- Martin |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:35:24 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: The message from "Arthur" contains these words: I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, complete with header to: No. The police get thousands of these forwarded every day. They have seen them all before. They have better things to do than sort through all the forwarded junk mails. And new ones? They're clairvoyant? no they are understaffed and should have better things to do than read junk mail. I have asked them if they want me to stop sending them, and received just an acknowledgement...... generated by a bot? I passed on Nigerian & French letters and never got any sort of an acknowledgement other than the occasional dawn raid. -- Martin |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:36:51 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades
wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Thank you for all the advice, You guys are really brilliant. I think we deserve another slug or two? [33] [33] Of whisky, I hasten to add. I suspect Anita is after something, like my bottle of winter warming medicinal Stroh Rhum. -- Martin |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:20:08 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Apologies for the quadruple posting. Computer glitch. Twitchy finger? :-) Can't understand it. Kept getting message "unable to deliver", so reposted four times in succession, till I got tired of the game. Soon afterwards the whole shebang graunched and I had to reboot. Franz |
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"Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message ... And new ones? They're clairvoyant? I have asked them if they want me to stop sending them, and received just an acknowledgement...... They don't need to be clairvoyant. They have email addresses too and receive all the same nessages. Your 'acknowledgement' was an automatic one to politely get rid of you. The police don't employ people to read all that junk, and I for one wouldn't want them to waste my taxes doing so. Just leave it and get on with living. - Arthur |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:48:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote: Twitchy finger? :-) Can't understand it. Kept getting message "unable to deliver", so reposted four times in succession, till I got tired of the game. Soon afterwards the whole shebang graunched and I had to reboot. I blame OED. :-) -- Martin |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:48:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Twitchy finger? :-) Can't understand it. Kept getting message "unable to deliver", so reposted four times in succession, till I got tired of the game. Soon afterwards the whole shebang graunched and I had to reboot. I blame OED. :-) OED was not even in the drive. {:-)) Franz -- Martin |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:36:51 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Thank you for all the advice, You guys are really brilliant. I think we deserve another slug or two? [33] [33] Of whisky, I hasten to add. I suspect Anita is after something, like my bottle of winter warming medicinal Stroh Rhum. Stroh Rhum when there's Laphroig in the house?? Franz |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:48:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Twitchy finger? :-) Can't understand it. Kept getting message "unable to deliver", so reposted four times in succession, till I got tired of the game. Soon afterwards the whole shebang graunched and I had to reboot. I blame OED. :-) OED was not even in the drive. {:-)) Franz -- Martin |
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"martin" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:36:51 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Thank you for all the advice, You guys are really brilliant. I think we deserve another slug or two? [33] [33] Of whisky, I hasten to add. I suspect Anita is after something, like my bottle of winter warming medicinal Stroh Rhum. Stroh Rhum when there's Laphroig in the house?? Franz |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:27:51 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote: "martin" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:48:59 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann" wrote: Twitchy finger? :-) Can't understand it. Kept getting message "unable to deliver", so reposted four times in succession, till I got tired of the game. Soon afterwards the whole shebang graunched and I had to reboot. I blame OED. :-) OED was not even in the drive. {:-)) exactly :-) -- Martin |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:27:52 +0000 (UTC), "Franz Heymann"
wrote: "martin" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:36:51 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades wrote: The message m from anita contains these words: Thank you for all the advice, You guys are really brilliant. I think we deserve another slug or two? [33] [33] Of whisky, I hasten to add. I suspect Anita is after something, like my bottle of winter warming medicinal Stroh Rhum. Stroh Rhum when there's Laphroig in the house?? Franz -- Martin |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:27:19 +0100, martin wrote:
~On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:35:24 GMT, Jaques d'Alltrades wrote: ~ ~The message ~from "Arthur" contains these words: ~ ~ I'd just delete it. If you feel you must send it somewhere, do so, ~ complete with header to: ~ ~ ~ ~ No. The police get thousands of these forwarded every day. They have seen ~ them all before. They have better things to do than sort through all the ~ forwarded junk mails. ~ ~And new ones? They're clairvoyant? ~ ~no they are understaffed and should have better things to do than read ~junk mail. ~ ~ ~I have asked them if they want me to stop sending them, and received ~just an acknowledgement...... ~ ~generated by a bot? ~ ~I passed on Nigerian & French letters and never got any sort of an ~acknowledgement other than the occasional dawn raid. I'm not surprised, if you sent them French letters! -- jane Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist but you have ceased to live. Mark Twain Please remove onmaps from replies, thanks! |
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