Post by Bonobo on Jun 24, 2008 22:28:31 GMT 1
The first time I heard about those tricks by Nigerian conmen was in 1990s. Because the Net wasn`t developed in Poland then, they used regular post. Actually, I saw such a letter. A parent of a child I taught got it, he was a known photographer. I considered it fascinating then.
What do I mean?
Nigerian Scam
Also Known As:
419 Fraud, Advance Fee Fraud, Four-One-Nine (after the relevant section of the Criminal Code of Nigeria), and The Nigerian Connection.
Description:
419 Fraud involves an unsolicited email message, purportedly from Nigeria or another African nation, in which the sender dangles the promise of a huge sum of money to the email recipient. To earn this money, the recipient is asked to pay an advance fee or provide identity, credit card or bank account information.
How to Recognize This Threat:
Unsolicited email messages from a stranger who promises great wealth - a "get-rich" scheme.
What Should I Do:
Do not respond. Never send a check or reveal identity, credit card, or bank account numbers. If you are so inclined, forward the message to the United States Secret Service 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov. U.S. citizens and residents who have responded to this scam and have consequently suffered a financial loss are instructed to telephone the nearest Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS).
www.bsacybersafety.com/threat/nigerian_scam.cfm
And here`s a letter from Mrs Natasha from Ivory Coast. Have you ever received anything like that? ;D ;D ;D I think I will send her my false bank account number.... The number will include my measurements....hahahahaha
From Miss Natacha Koneal.
Abidjan. Cote D'Ivoire,
Hello dear,
With profound respect and humble submission,and I beg to state the following few lines for your kind consideration, I hope you will spare some of your valuable minutes to read the following appeal with sympathetic mind. I must confess that it is with great hopes, joy and enthusiasm that I write you this mail which I know and believe by the faith that it must surely find you in good condition of health. My name is Miss Natacha Koneal, I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs Joseph Koneal. My father was a highly reputable business magnet who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days.
It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad on the 20th May 2007. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that time. But who knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.
Before the death of my father on May 2007, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$10,500,000.00) he deposited in a private Bank here in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire.. He told me that he deposited the money in my name, and also gave me all the necessary legal documents regarding to this deposit with the Bank
I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want an honest partner overseas who I can transfer this money with his assistance and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convinient for me to return back home if I so desire. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant of business world.
I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:
1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the fund has being transfeered to your account and i come over to meet you ?
Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible. Immedaitely I confirm your willingness, I will send to you my Picture and also inform you more details involved in this matter.
Kind Regards,
Miss Natacha Koneal.
;D ;D ;D ;D
PS. The poor girl knew that I am a businessman. On a small scale, but always. Where did she get my email from? Probably from the Polish yellow pages.... ;D ;D ;D
You can run but you will never hide... Def Leppard composed such a song
www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=53786
Walk away if you want to
it's ok, if you need to
you can run, but you can never hide
See my shadow come creeping up beside you
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
Take the time
and think about it
Walk the line, you just can't fight it
Look around and see what you can find
Like a fire that's burning up inside me,
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
(so watch out)
There's a magic running through your soul
but you can't have it all, no,
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
Just turn around, I'll be two steps behind
I'll be two steps behind you
and I'll be there to remind you,
yeeeeaaah, yeeeeeeah
What do I mean?
Nigerian Scam
Also Known As:
419 Fraud, Advance Fee Fraud, Four-One-Nine (after the relevant section of the Criminal Code of Nigeria), and The Nigerian Connection.
Description:
419 Fraud involves an unsolicited email message, purportedly from Nigeria or another African nation, in which the sender dangles the promise of a huge sum of money to the email recipient. To earn this money, the recipient is asked to pay an advance fee or provide identity, credit card or bank account information.
How to Recognize This Threat:
Unsolicited email messages from a stranger who promises great wealth - a "get-rich" scheme.
What Should I Do:
Do not respond. Never send a check or reveal identity, credit card, or bank account numbers. If you are so inclined, forward the message to the United States Secret Service 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov. U.S. citizens and residents who have responded to this scam and have consequently suffered a financial loss are instructed to telephone the nearest Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS).
www.bsacybersafety.com/threat/nigerian_scam.cfm
And here`s a letter from Mrs Natasha from Ivory Coast. Have you ever received anything like that? ;D ;D ;D I think I will send her my false bank account number.... The number will include my measurements....hahahahaha
From Miss Natacha Koneal.
Abidjan. Cote D'Ivoire,
Hello dear,
With profound respect and humble submission,and I beg to state the following few lines for your kind consideration, I hope you will spare some of your valuable minutes to read the following appeal with sympathetic mind. I must confess that it is with great hopes, joy and enthusiasm that I write you this mail which I know and believe by the faith that it must surely find you in good condition of health. My name is Miss Natacha Koneal, I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs Joseph Koneal. My father was a highly reputable business magnet who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days.
It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad on the 20th May 2007. Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that time. But who knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.
Before the death of my father on May 2007, he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$10,500,000.00) he deposited in a private Bank here in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire.. He told me that he deposited the money in my name, and also gave me all the necessary legal documents regarding to this deposit with the Bank
I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want an honest partner overseas who I can transfer this money with his assistance and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convinient for me to return back home if I so desire. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant of business world.
I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:
1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the fund has being transfeered to your account and i come over to meet you ?
Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible. Immedaitely I confirm your willingness, I will send to you my Picture and also inform you more details involved in this matter.
Kind Regards,
Miss Natacha Koneal.
;D ;D ;D ;D
PS. The poor girl knew that I am a businessman. On a small scale, but always. Where did she get my email from? Probably from the Polish yellow pages.... ;D ;D ;D
You can run but you will never hide... Def Leppard composed such a song
www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=53786
Walk away if you want to
it's ok, if you need to
you can run, but you can never hide
See my shadow come creeping up beside you
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
Take the time
and think about it
Walk the line, you just can't fight it
Look around and see what you can find
Like a fire that's burning up inside me,
There's a magic running through your soul
But you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
(so watch out)
There's a magic running through your soul
but you can't have it all, no,
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
wherever you go
and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around and I'll be two steps behind.
Just turn around, I'll be two steps behind
I'll be two steps behind you
and I'll be there to remind you,
yeeeeaaah, yeeeeeeah
