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Friday, July 27, 2012

Fw: Spam: WHY YOU HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED


Certainly a ma of his (many lying) words.
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From: "Ezekiel Ezeh"<scanne@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:23:24 -0500
ReplyTo: <ezekielezeh033@gmail.com>
Subject: Spam: WHY YOU HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED

THE REASON WHY YOU HAVE NOT SUCCEEDED IN RECEIVING YOUR FUND
Dear Friend,
 
After waiting to hear from you or your Nigerian partner for a long time now, I decided to make this direct approach to you as my new resolution in other not to let it be if I have anything in mind against you. I do not know if you have asked yourself why each time the release of this fund is approved, all of a sudden, the payment will be stopped or one problem or the other  will come up if you have not asked this question or you do not know, this is an opportunity for me to tell you.
 
Some time ago, your Nigerian friends, I mean the people that introduced you to the project approached me through my dear wife who work with the Federal Ministry of Finance and requested me to assist them  conclude a money transfer deal they had with you.
 
They requested me to assist them by removing the original contractors name, companys name and bank particulars  from the Bank (UNP) vetting computer and replacing them with your name and bank details in order to make you appear as the rightful beneficiary of this fund.
 
I agreed on condition that they will pay me US$150,000.00 as soon as your name appears as the beneficiary. I did as agreed and demanded to be paid, but your friends started telling me stories, they even told me you promised to send money to me.
 
Do you know that up till now, I have not received a single cent from them and have not set my eyes on any of them? Based on their attitude, I decided to stop the fund release movement because I cannot be denied of my right in my own office considering the risk as it might affect my job.Secondly, I know the source of the funds that you did not execute any contract in Nigeria , although I am the only person privileged to know this information and it is a fact. Why I am making this clear to you is that I can see that you are still making efforts in order to conclude this project. Now I am ready to forget the past.
 
I do not need the US $150.000.00 any longer from you but a good compensation from your mind. I need your assurance that those colleagues will be totally kept out of this transaction. I know that none of them is aware of my new approach to you. Stop spending your money unnecessarily to  Officers both here and overseas because you will not receive this money without my hand in it. I personally did the work at the beginning and only I can perform it. 
 
Finally, I need your promise that no official of the Bank will be aware of my involvement in this regard because of my position. Now re-assure me that you will be willing to compensate me and that you will assist my wife to establish a foreign account in your country where my compensation will be lodged.
 
Also a TT FUND RELEASE APPROVAL DOCUMENTS will be sent to you for endorsement after which I will remit the money within 48 hours.
 
I am a man of my word. If you are ready to conclude this business with me, kindly contact me so that we can have a chat over this issue once and for all.  But if the reverse is the case, do not bother yourself to reach me and forget about this money.
 
Thanks
Mr. Ezekiel Ezeh
Chairman payment verification Panel
Cenral Bank Of Nigeria (CBN)

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Fw: OFFICIAL NOTICE


Who the heck is this ? Fu** off my mailbox.

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From: "DR. SULEMAN M. ABDULLAHI"<soporte@ulsacancun.edu.mx>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:01:01 -0800
ReplyTo: <fundawardpanelminna@virgilio.it>
Subject: OFFICIAL NOTICE

                                                      26th July, 2012
 
Attention Contract payment beneficiary
 
THIRD QUARTER OF THE YEAR PAYMENT APPROVAL OF NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT
 
This is to formally bring to your notice that the Contract file in which your name appeared as its payment beneficiary has been verified, therefore, reconfirm the following information for formal approval of the payment of the contract sum [$25Million] by the executive governor of Niger State in your favour: [a] First name and Second name as appeared on your means of identification, Nationality / State of Origin and Address, Occupation, Sex and Telephone / Fax #.
 
Note that, failure to respond within the reasonable time allowed, your file will be bypassed and the Contract amount as appeared therein, will be recorded as a forfeited / unclaimed fund subsequently.
In anticipation
 
Dr.Suleman M. Abdullahi
 
For correspondence: [fundawardpanelminna@virgilio.it]
 
Land line:+ 234-1-881-2104 mobile [+2348181013062]

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Fw: Verify your Online Account activity !


Now this is kind of weird since I don't even have an account with Halifax.
DON'T FILL THAT FORM
It sends your details to a scammer's email !

-----Original Message-----
From: "Halifax Bank PLC."<security@halifax.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:24:05
Subject: Verify your Online Account activity !

Account Statement ,

We are sorry to inform you that your Online Account
has been suspended.
A high number of failed login attempts have been
recorded on your account. As a security measure we had to
temporarily suspend your account.

To restore your account we have attached a form to this e-mail.
Please download the form and follow the instructions on your
screen.

NOTE: The form needs to be opened in a modern, javascript
enabled, browser (ex: Internet Explorer 9.0, Firefox 12, Safari 5.1.7,
Opera 11).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Sincerely, the Halifax Bank Security Departament.

We advise you to keep this e-mail for further notifications.

NOTE: If you received this e-mail in your BULK/SPAM section please add to your address book security@halifax.co.uk .

© Copyright 2012 Halifax Bank PLC. All rights reserved.

Subject: Case ID Number: NW-508-410-563

Fw: URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL

------Original Message------
From: Edward Juan
ReplyTo: juan_edward@rocketmail.com
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL
Sent: Jul 25, 2012 10:32 PM

Good Day,

I must first tender an apology for this unsolicited mail to you. I am conscious that this is certainly not a proper manner of approach to foster a relationship of trust but because of the circumstances and urgency surrounding this venture I decided to reach you via this medium to join me put claims on this vault before it is seized or confiscated by the authorities. I got your contact information through the public records while searching for a similar name to my late client, a Business Magnate who lived in Spain for Nineteen years but died with family during the TSUNAMI in INDONESIA and BALI that occurred in December 2004. Do not be amazed by this letter, I am contacting you based on Trust and confidentiality that is attached to this transaction.

Before the catastrophe; a Consignment/Vault containing the sum of $18.4M (EIGHTEEN MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS) was deposited with a Finance/Safe Keeping company here in Spain and the content wasn't disclosed as cash to the treasure/storage house but tagged "Consignment of very high-valuables" for security and personal reasons.

As the attorney, the Finance/Safe Keeping Firm has mandated me to present a member of the family (heir/inheritor) to make claims or the vault will be confiscated and taken to the Bureau as unclaimed, I was given an ultimatum to look for a relative to come for the claim or have the consignment liquidated by the Spanish Government Vault and made unserviceable in accordance with existing Spanish law in [ARTICULE 104B].
After preliminary efforts of search for a direct family member which came to no avail, I decided to contact you. My suggestion is that I will like to present you as the beneficiary to this vault, I know you may not be anyway related to my late client but there is a possibility that the vault will be released to you. I can guarantee that if you are willing and interested, I will put all in place in accordance with the Law to legally present you as the Next of Kin and true beneficiary.

This transaction is 100% risk free as I have worked all out to complete the operation effectively. Once this consignment is released to you, the content will be shared in the ratio of 40% for you, and 60% for me as our benefit. Each ($7.4 Million for you) and ($11.04 Million for me), kindly indicate your interest by mail to my private email: edward1960@blumail.org for more information. Please endeavour to get back to me whether you are willing to collaborate with me or not so that I can further my search for another partner.

I wait for your prompt response.

Kindest Regards,
Barrister Edward Juan.


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Fw: Investment Fund And Gold Dust


Just what I need :)
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From: "NICHOLA ANDREA BUDHAN"<farouksahiri001@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:55:38 +0100
ReplyTo: <nichola.budhan@superposta.com>
Subject: Investment Fund And Gold Dust

Good morning  to you, I know you must be highly surprise to receive  this proposal from complete stranger you have never meet, I have sent  you this message earlier and wonder if you received it as am still  waiting to hear from you for me to know my faith and I have decided to  attach my details once more, My name is MISS NICHOLA ANDREA BUDHAN.  I,m a single female medical. I come from Jamaica Stingray City Jamaica  is located 25 minutes east of Ocho Rios. I know you will be surprise  to receive this message from complete stranger from Jamaica  but it is  a great pleasure writing and knowing you and I have decided to write  you all about me and my position here and what I need you to do for me  to get my fund which was deposited in Prime Bank Of central security vault and Gold Dust out for investment to enable me  relocate in your area for living and investment. I am 6'10,   pds(athlet
I am a single honest girl with good qualities.I am in search of a good  friend who is real, honest, faithful, trustworthy. I was browsing  profiles here looking for the one that care when I notice you may be  the one I'm looking for. I am a open minded individual.I want to know  more about you.What about me!i like cooking to be responsible and  believe people! I do not smoke or drink. I am gentle, kind, considerate, generous, attentive, affectionate and very romantic. I am  faithful, trusting, truthful and diligent. I enjoy being outdoors  planting flowers, boating and long walks in the forest, watching the  sunrise and sunset. For sports I enjoy tennis, mountain climbing. . I  will also continue my education to actualize my dream of being a  Doctor. Well, my lovingly parents died in war in Libya where we lived and has his Gold Export Business and oil  left I behind in the war.i am in Border Between Benin Republic and Nig er Right now.
I am writing this letter in confidence believing that if it is the  wish of God for you to help me,God almighty will bless and reward you abundantly and you would never regret this, note that this is legitimate business because the money in question belongs to my father  and no risk involved in helping me out over this transfer.
I want to invest in your country and decided to contact you directly  after seeing your profile,I know there is bad and evil people in the  world.i want to invest and help Charity homes and  other good investment in your country which you know better, I have  never done business or investment before and want you to be my sponsor,partner and fund manager once being transfered.
MY DATA: MY NAME: MISS NICHOLA ANDREA BUDHAN
MY BIRTH:11/MARCH/1990
MY OCCUPATION:MEDICAL SCIENTIST
MARITAL STATUS:SINGLE
NATIONALITY:JAMAICA
AMOUNT TO TRANSFER EURO9.5MILLION AND GOLD DUST (AU) PURITY;92%
QUANTITY;22 CARATS OR BETTER
QUANTITY;200KG
I am going to email you my complete details, the copy of the lodgement  document and the fund ownership document for you to know who is contacting you .
YOURS NICHOLA ANDREA BUDHAN

Fw: Your Trust/ Interest

Written in heat of the battle apparently.

------Original Message------
From: Asma al-Assad
ReplyTo: asmalassadd@zing.vn
Subject: Your Trust/ Interest
Sent: Jul 25, 2012 5:06 PM

Greetings,

I will like to formally introduce myself, I am Mrs. Asma al-Assad, First Lady of Syria which is the wife of Syria President Bashar al Assad.

I have a Profitable business transaction for you which involves transfer of funds,Please if interested do contact me via email for more details on this transaction but if this does not suit your business ethics, kindly delete this e-mail as I will gladly appreciate.

I await your swift response, to my email.

Regards
Mrs. Asma al-Assad


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Fw: United Nation Compensation Commission

This one sounds quite confused... And disturbed :(

------Original Message------
From: Mr. Michael Richmond
ReplyTo: m.richmond@kimo.com
Subject: Re: United Nation Compensation Commission
Sent: Jul 25, 2012 4:00 PM

United Nation Compensation Commission,
Mr. Michael Richmond
UN Agent Officer

Notification From United Nations,

My name is Mr. Michael Richmond newly inaugurated United Nations Compensation Commission Agent (UN), My committee has a mandate to recover unpaid debts associated with NNPC contracts, Lottery fund, inheritance fund, loans and grants etc ranging from $1M-$4.2M owed to various beneficiaries and companies across the globe (Asia, Europe, USA, Africa, and Australia) and submit the list of the unpaid beneficiaries/companies to the 2 appointed official delivery service for immediate payment of the fund.

This meeting was first held on the 8th of April 2003. You can view this page for your perusal:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2003/ik344.doc.htm Assess Code:8911-89-QDR

In the course of our investigation, your email address/particulars were shortlisted among the first fifteen individuals yet to be paid hence this email. However, we received a petition today from Mrs. Joyce Edison stating that you are critically infected by Cancer of the Lungs and that you have some few months to live according to the doctor's report so therefore that you have given her the authorization to claim your fund on your behalf and as such your fund should be paid to her as heir apparent.

She also said that she is ready and willing to obtain all the procurement of the legal documents for the release of your fund to her as you have instructed, it will interest you to know that she has been held right away for verification purpose because of the elaborate global scam, we decided to contact you once more for confirmation. If after seven working days, no response is received from you it will be assumed that you are ill indeed and as such authorization and approval will be granted on behalf of Mrs. Joyce Edison to claim/receive your fund.

You are advise to reconfirm your information and how you want your fund paid to you without further delay if you are healthy enough to check your mail.

Below is the information you are expected to re-confirm,

1. Full Name:____________________________
2. Address:______________________________
3. Nationality:____________Sex___________
4. Age:____________Date of Birth:________
5. Occupation:___________________________
6. Phone:_______Fax:_____________________
7. State of Origin:_______Country:_______
8. Drivers license:____________________
9. Copy Of Your Identity:________________


I await your urgent response to this office immediately.

Mr. Michael Richmond
UN Agent Officer


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