"Scammers often rely on the greed and dishonesty of the mark, who may attempt to out-cheat the con artist, only to discover that he or she has been manipulated into losing from the very beginning. This is such a general principle in confidence tricks that there is a saying among con men that "you can't cheat an honest man." - Scams

This book is about dishonesty - from street level to Cyberworld . It describes the common scams in circulation today and their origins. It shows how each fraud is perpetrated and how the informed reader can avoid or at least minimise their losses when faced with the scenario. If after reading this book you still manage to get scammed, you deserve to be put facing a corner with a dunce cap on your head and whipped with your empty wallet !

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Fw: Greetings From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J


Who the heck is George Eastwood and what has he ever done to you people to malign him so ?
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From: "Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitn"<export@huahailabs.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:16:34 -0700
ReplyTo: <hueti1ful@gmail.com>
Subject: Greetings From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J

From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J,
Central Bank of
Libya Building
Al Jalaa Street
P.O. Box 1103
Tarabulus
Tripoli
Libya.
Greetings
 
I am the Finance Minister/Governor of Central Bank of Libya.there was a great late industrialist,who has an account with my Bank here in libya.
 
This account was opened in 2005 and has not been operated (remained inactive) since 2009.Realiable sources revealed that the oil merchant died in one of the terrorist attacks in his Sirte residence.Until his death there was no written or oral will.His name is George East Wood,The account has no other beneficiary and until Mohammed's death, he was the manager of National Oil Corp (NOC)in Libya.This account in question has been floating (dormant)since 2009 and if I do not remit this money out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing since my bank has been sold to another Bank in Kuwait .this is top secret and the management of the bank is ready to release the Fund to any foreigner who has the correct information! ! of the account before fully handover.
 
I am writing you now because a successful takeover bid was launched last May by a Kuwaiti Bank, and by next month,2012,the 2 Banks will merge! This means that a management internal AUDIT will reveal the money,and it will surely be donated to one of the ISLAMIC
 
FUNDAMENTALIST GROUPS,who are really armed terrorists!With your help,I can transfer this money LEGALLY to your nominated Bank Account anywhere in the world.So please reply urgently so that I will start.
 
inform you about the next step to take. With my influence and power in the Bank, all will be safely handled and legally done; THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO RISKS!
 
At the conclusion of the transfer, you will give me 60% of the money and keep 40% for your self.This is a deal if you cannot handle it.please do not reply.
Awaiting your prompt and positive response.
Yours Truly,
Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J

Fw: GOODNEWS AND FURTHER INVESTMENT PLAN..............

Written by an idiot as usual.... Do you fancy being duped by an idiot ?


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-----Original Message-----
From: "BARRISTER FELLI FAITH MSIMANG"<faithmsimang2008@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:07:54
Reply-To: <faithmsimang2008@yahoo.com.ph>
Subject: GOODNEWS AND FURTHER INVESTMENT PLAN..............

FROM BARRISTER: FELLI FAITH MSIMANG ,
(Felli & Felli Chambers)
Kofoworola House, 20/33 Lagos Badagry Exp/Way,
Coker-Iganmu, Lagos
Phone: +234 1 836174
MOBILE NO:234809 337 0427.
24TH AUGUST 2012.


Dear. Good Friend,

I am Barr Felli Faith Msimang the Personal lawyer and attorney, to MRS HAIJA BINTA TURAI YAR ADUA. This fund originally belonged to my client MRS HAIJA BINTA TURAI YAR ADUA in a reputable safe keeping company but after series of unfavorable attempts to locate the family abroad i have decided to move the funds out before it is returned to the Nigeria government as an unclaimed fund.


I have a client who wants to invest in your Country with the sum of US$12.5M deposited in finance and Security Company. My client was the wife of the late president of the federal republic of Nigeria, MRS HAIJA BINTA TURAI YAR ADUA in Nigeria and SHE need protection for the funds as well as her family.

I am requesting for foreigner to stand as the next of kin to be able to make a legitimate claim of the funds as result of her facing a political crisis from the opponent after the death of husband.

Based on the fact that this is a business hence, I am proposing that 40% of this fund is for you, while 60% goes to me. I will give you more information of the transfer process as soon as you show your interest in this transaction.

Please for your information note that there will be no problem as the security company has made all effort through success of all parties. My position as an attorney working with you in collaboration with the security company guarantees the successful execution of this (business) transaction.

This money will be should shared on agreed percentage above which must be written in the agreement of personal trusteeship, once the fund is transferred to your account in your country or anywhere else. But If you are not interested please destroy the mail because of the confidentiality attached to it.

I promise that this transaction will be done under a legitimate arrangement that will protect both of us from any breach of the law.

If you are interested and wish to assist me please feel free to contact me immediately and send your following information's to the for security reasons and utmost confidentiality.

1) Your full name...........
2) Sex..........
3) Age............
4) Country.............................
5) Passport/Driver's License.................
6) Occupation...........................
7) Personal Mobile numbers.........
8) Personal fax numbers..............
9) Home & office address..........

Thanks,

Barr Felli Faith Msimang.
(Felli & Felli Chambers)

Fw: Good day

No thanks!

------Original Message------
From: Kwesi Mensah
ReplyTo: kwesimensah0@r7.com
Subject: Good day
Sent: Aug 24, 2012 10:50 PM




Dear friend,

I am Mr. Kwesi Mensah, I am working in a bank here in Accra Ghana. I have
a proposition involving the sum of $15 million USD in our bank invested by
one
Iraq man who died years ago, this deal will be of mutual benefit for both
of us.

Should you be interested kindly get back to me.

Kind Regards
Kwesi Mensah.



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Fw: Your E-Mail Address Has Won: £915,810.00 (Our Grand Prize) Contact with your data:Names,address and country,Tel,Age.Mrs: Olivia Woods Email: nlco-dpt30@hotmail.com

You liar , it is 920,000

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From: Hamlet, Rosa
To: info@admin.org
Subject: Your E-Mail Address Has Won: £915,810.00 (Our Grand Prize) Contact with your data:Names,address and country,Tel,Age.Mrs: Olivia Woods Email: nlco-dpt30@hotmail.com
Sent: Aug 23, 2012 1:16 PM




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