"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

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Fw: CAN YU HELP ME?

NO !


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-----Original Message-----
From: "Mrs Helen George"<mrsheges01@superposta.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 21:19:04
Reply-To: <msheleng@superposta.com>
Subject: CAN YU HELP ME?

GOOD DAY.

URGENT - HELP ME DISTRIBUTE MY $12 MILLION TO HUMANITARIAN.


THIS MAIL MIGHT COME TO YOU AS A SURPRISE AND THE TEMPTATION TO IGNORE IT
AS UNSERIOUS COULD COME INTO YOUR MIND BUT PLEASE CONSIDER IT A DIVINE
WISH AND ACCEPT IT WITH A DEEP SENSE OF HUMILITY. I AM MRS HELEN GEORGE
AND I AM A 61 YEARS OLD WOMAN. I AM A SOUTH AFRICAN MARRIED TO A SIERRA
LEONIA.

I WAS THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF OIL COMPANY INTERNATIONAL-AN OIL SERVICING
COMPANY IN JOHANNESBURG. I WAS ALSO MARRIED WITH NO CHILD. MY HUSBAND
DIED 3YEARS AGO. BEFORE THIS HAPPENED MY BUSINESS AND CONCERN FOR MAKING
MONEY WAS ALL I WAS LIVING FOR AND I NEVER REALLY CARED ABOUT OTHER
PEOPLE. BUT SINCE THE LOSS OF MY HUSBAND AND ALSO BECAUSE I HAD HAVE NO
CHILD TO CALL MY OWN, I HAVE FOUND A NEW DESIRE TO ASSIST THE HELPLESS, I
HAVE BEEN HELPING ORPHANS IN ORPHANAGES/MOTHERLESS HOMES/HUMANITARIANS. I
HAVE DONATED SOME MONEY TO ORPHANS IN SUDAN,ETHIOPIA, CAMEROON, SPAIN,
AUSTRIA, GERMANY AND SOME ASIAN COUNTRIES.

IN SUMMARY:- I HAVE 12,000,000.00 (TWELVE MILLION) U. S. DOLLARS WHICH I
DEPOSITED IN A SECURITY COMPANY IN COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC AS A FAMILY
TREASURE & ARTEFACTS, PLEASE I WANT YOU TO NOTE THAT THE SECURITY
COMPANY DOES NOT KNOW THE REAL CONTENT TO BE MONEY AND I WANT YOU TO
ASSIST ME IN CLAIMING THE CONSIGNMENT & DISTRIBUTING THE MONEY TO CHARITY
ORGANIZATIONS, I AGREE TO REWARD YOU WITH PART OF THE MONEY FOR YOUR
ASSISTANCE, KINDNESS AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS GODLY PROJECT. BEFORE I
BECAME ILL, I KEPT $12 MILLION IN A LONG-TERM DEPOSIT IN A SECURITY
COMPANY WHICH I DECLARED AS A FAMILY TREASURE ARTIFIARTS.I AM IN THE
HOSPITAL WHERE I HAVE BEEN UNDERGOING TREATMENT
FOR OESOPHAGEAL CANCER AND MY DOCTORS HAVE TOLD ME THAT I HAVE ONLY A FEW
MONTHS TO LIVE.

IT IS MY LAST WISH TO SEE THIS MONEY DISTRIBUTED TO CHARITY
ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE MY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS HAVE PLUNDERED SO MUCH OF
MY WEALTH SINCE MY ILLNESS, I CANNOT LIVE WITH THE AGONY OF ENTRUSTING
THIS HUGE RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY OF THEM. PLEASE, I BEG YOU IN THE NAME OF
GOD TO HELP ME COLLECT THE $12 MILLION WHICH I DEPOSIT WITH THE NAME OF
MY LATE HUSBAND AS THE NEXT OF KIN BECAUSE NOW DUE TO MY HEALTH THE
SECURITY COMPANY IS DEMANDING FOR A NEXT OF KIN IN OTHER TO GET THE MONEY
TRANSFERRED IN OTHER TO SEE THAT MY LAST WISH IS ACCOMPLISHED WHICH IS
SHARING THE MONEY AMONG CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS.YOU ARE AT LIBERTY TO USE
YOUR DISCRETION TO DISTRIBUTE THE MONEY AND FEEL FREE AS WELL TO
REIMBURSE YOURSELF WHEN YOU HAVE THE MONEY FOR ANY EXPENSES IN
DISTRIBUTING THE MONEY TO CHARITY ORGANIZATIONS.

I AM WILLING TO REWARD YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND KINDNESS.

KINDLY EXPEDITE ACTION AND CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL AT mrshelges@superposta.com
FOR MORE DETAILS.
MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY?
BEST REGARDS.
MRS HELEN GEORGE
PLZ REPLLY TO MY PRIVATE EMAILBOX: mrshelges@superposta.com

Fw: From Joy Garcia Reyes,


I still can't believe I have been singled out of the whole world to get my hands on $21.4B . Oh happy day...
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From: Joy GarcĂ­a Reyes <garciatine2@rediffmail.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 01:23:30 -0700 (PDT)
To: <Invalid address>
ReplyTo: garciatine23@yahoo.com.ph
Subject: From Joy Garcia Reyes,



From Joy Garcia Reyes,
Dearest One

I know you will be surprised to receive this letter from me and the transaction of this magnitude are of concern to anyone, but I am assuring you that everything will be fine at the end of the day, because this is a great favor if Father Almighty. With all due respect, let me start by first introducing myself properly to you. I'm Kristine Joy Garcia Reyes, the Philippines, the only surviving daughter of former chief of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and Defense Secretary Angelo T. Reyes general purpose, who died on February 8, 2011, when my late father lived a beautiful life. He was a good man.
 
My late father had a special affection for me, I lost my mother during labor, it was like hell on the hood of my son growing up without my biological mother

I inherited a total of $ 21.4 billion U.S. dollars from my late father. The money was hidden in a saving of metal and deposited in a security company in Europe, precisely in Madrid - Spain.

For maximum safety and security of money, so any person or any government official who can keep track of this money, my late father deposited the cash deposit (trunk box) with a secret agreement as valuables of the family, which means that the security company does not know the actual content within the deposited cash savings in its custody. I am the only one who knows of the existence of this fund as the next of kin to this deposit.

The main reason I'm sending this email is because the way I found you and perhaps the confidence to take this opportunity to help me claim the money from the till of the security company as a business partner My late father, later deposit account for the purpose of future investments, so that I can continue my eduction in your country.
 
Let's talk about the pace just before proceeding.As soon as you know in my next email I will send my picture, more information and also the authorization document to contact the company depot is the document which was signed and issued by the company of the same day, the body has been deposited in a secret code for security.

Please forgive me if this proposal offend your moral ethics. Thanks in advance for your kind understanding to help, I look forward to hearing from you soon.

All the best,
Joy Garcia Reyes,

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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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Fw: CAN YOU HANDLE THIS PROJECT?


Hey Joe
Send me your address and I will have police deliver the information to you.
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From: "MR. JOE KALIE" <joekalie12@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:14:32 +0800 (SGT)
To: <Invalid address>
ReplyTo: kaliejoe@yahoo.com.vn
Subject: CAN YOU HANDLE THIS PROJECT?



Dear Friend.

My name is Mr.Joe Kalie, an Accountant with a bank in West Africa. I will like you to indicate your interest to receive the transfer of US$8.5 Million. I got your contact from the Internet on my search for Honest/ Reliable person or company to execute this business together.

SUBJECT: After due consideration, I have fully agreed to privately invest extensively in a very business venture. I am intending to retire from government services to private business I decided to contact you for an urgent business proposal. I have decided to deal with a neutral person like you because of the nature of the transaction as I will equally be happy to arrange with you on terms of trade and possible transfer of the funds needed for the investment into your company ?s account or personal account.

To enable me start the process and remittance of the fund into your bank account successfully within 9 banking days, I need the following information from you by e-mail:

1.Full name:
2.Address:
3.Country:
4. Private cell phone:
5. Occupation:
6. Age.

Note that as soon as I receive this information i forwarded it the appropriate departments for final processing and approvals. With the modalities I have worked out to makes it possible for you to act as the next of kin to my late customer whose account is presently dormant for claims who died 10 years ago with his family in a car accident.

This transfer is 100% risk free having done all the underground works locally for the smooth transfer of the fund into your bank account within the shortest period. I advised that you should keep this transaction a top secret and rest all correspondence to e-mail or phone only, because I am occupying a sensitive position in the government circle and also this is once in a lifetime opportunity.

Finally I want you to assure me that you will work on my instruction and my own share of the money will be safe. You will be rewarded with (40% which is $3.4 million) of the total sum for your honest assistance and co-operation, (60% which is $5.1 Million) remain for me.

Contact me by return mail for any question and further discussion on EMAIL: kaliejoe@yahoo.com.vn

Awaiting your urgent response.

Best regards,
Mr. Joe kalie.