"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 !
Language : English ; Pages :189 ; Binding Perfect-bound Paperback :
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Fw: I am inspired to send you this email
------Original Message------
From: Steven Mark.
ReplyTo: stevemark97@hotmail.co.uk
Subject: I am inspired to send you this email
Sent: Sep 10, 2012 10:23 PM
Hello Sir/Madam,
I am inspired to send you this email by the huge opportunity that it will
be of mutual benefit to us.My late client a national of Israel a Man who
used to work with Shell before his untimely death few years ago and
inquiries to several embassies to locate any of my clients extended
relatives proved abortive.
I decide to trace his relatives over the Internet . Still no success .
Hence,this contact to you.
I contacted you only to assist in repatriating the sum involved otherwise
the estate he left behind will be declared unserviceable by the bank which
just issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account
frozen.I
now use this medium to seek your consent so that the proceeds can be paid
to you since I have all the necessary legal documents to back up our
claim.
I guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you and I from any breach of the law. All I require is
your honest cooperation to enable us redeem the funds. Kindly reply back
if this proposal satisfies your interest.
Steven Mark.
stevemark97@hotmail.co.uk
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Fw: I am inspired to send you this email
From: Steven Mark.
ReplyTo: stevemark97@hotmail.co.uk
Subject: I am inspired to send you this email
Sent: Sep 10, 2012 10:23 PM
Hello Sir/Madam,
I am inspired to send you this email by the huge opportunity that it will
be of mutual benefit to us.My late client a national of Israel a Man who
used to work with Shell before his untimely death few years ago and
inquiries to several embassies to locate any of my clients extended
relatives proved abortive.
I decide to trace his relatives over the Internet . Still no success .
Hence,this contact to you.
I contacted you only to assist in repatriating the sum involved otherwise
the estate he left behind will be declared unserviceable by the bank which
just issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account
frozen.I
now use this medium to seek your consent so that the proceeds can be paid
to you since I have all the necessary legal documents to back up our
claim.
I guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you and I from any breach of the law. All I require is
your honest cooperation to enable us redeem the funds. Kindly reply back
if this proposal satisfies your interest.
Steven Mark.
stevemark97@hotmail.co.uk
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Fw: Hello Friend
------Original Message------
From: Mr. John Fisher
ReplyTo: barristerlarrygoldesq@mail.ru
Subject: Hello Friend
Sent: Sep 10, 2012 2:48 PM
Hello,
I'm Dr. John Fisher... ed. T.H.Turner (London, 1855), Coll. No. *VIII, II, 263-272. 10) - Erasmus, Ep., I, 415, I'm 51yrs Old. I'm one of those that took part in the Compensation in awards many years ago and they refused to pay me, I had paid over $18,000 while in the London, trying to get my payment all to no avail.
So I decided to travel down to the Compensation and lottery company with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Mr. Larry Gold, who is the member of COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY and a Human Rights Activist (Lawyer), and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake.
He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment. Right now I'm the most happiest man on earth because I have received my compensation funds amounteing to $750,000 Moreover, Mr. Larry Gold, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email as one of the scam victims, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr. Larry Gold
You have to contact him directly on this information below.
COMPENSATION AWARD AUTHORITY
Name : Mr. Larry Gold (Barrister)
Email: barristerlarrygoldesq@mail.ru
Tele Phone: +8615817055443
You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing.
The only money I paid after I met Mr. Larry Gold was just $350 USD for the paper works, take note of that.
Thank You and Be Blessed.
Dr. John Fisher... ed. T.H.Turner (London, 1855),
Coll. No. *VIII, II, 263-272. 10) - Erasmus,
Ep. Education: BS, Business Administration
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Fw: Hello
Kindly make up your mind woman. Do you want to have a relationship with me or you want me to help you steal a lot of money ? Don't be greedy; you can't have both.
Hello dear i Thanks for your mail, i will like to have a good relationship with you. Well I am miss luccy john from liberia ,the only daughter of Col tony john My father is now late,he died during the last crisis in my country( Liberia ). He was one of the high officers in the leadership of formal president Charles Taylor who is now in exile after many innocent soul were killed,My father was unlucky to be among those that was killed by the rebel. The main reason why I am contacting you now is to seek you assistance in the area of my future investment and also for a help hand over some huge amount of money in my possession. This money (US8.7 Million dollars)is deposited in a security and finacier company some years ago by my father he made me the sole beneficiary I am now asking you to stand on my behalf ,to stand as my partner and in time of the claim and investment as well. As I have mention earlier I will make the procedure to this issue to be well know to you,if I am given the opportunity to do so. Pls attach your direct and full information as you reply to me. Thanks and remain bless. miss luccy john May God bless you in jesus name amen Fill in the following for claim process: 1.Full Names:.................. 2.Nationality/Country:......... 3.Date of Birth:............... 4.Marital status:.............. 5.Occupation:.................. 6.Phone/Fax:................... 7.Sex:......................... 8.Age:......................... |
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Fw: I SEEK YOUR FRIENDSHIP
Oh a rose , how romantic ! Consdering you don't even know me. How much do you want ?
Hello Dear , My name is Miss Gift,i am interested to know you more and to hold a very good long lasting relationship,I would appreciate it so much if you can get back to me,however you can reach me back to enable me send my Details and pictures to you for us to know each other better,I believe that we can start from here since it takes a day to know someone,I want you to understand that race or distance does not matter but love and care matters a lot in life,well i have something VERY important to share with you,am looking forward to hear from you as soon as possible. Thanks and God bless you. siakogift@yahoo.com |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Fw: FROM: Miss christelle john)Thanks and God bless you)
Respected one ? Come on you don't have to bow this much you know.
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Fw: My Last Wish
------Original Message------
From: Mr Nabih Yusuf
ReplyTo: carefororphans_nobleman@kimo.com
Subject: My Last Wish
Sent: Sep 6, 2012 7:52 PM
I write this email to you on my sick bed facing death due to my cancerous ailment .
My names are Mr. Nabih Yusuf,i am married to am English woman who is dead.
Our life together as man and wife lasted for three decades without child until
death took her away from me.
My Doctor told me yesterday that i have limited days to live due to the cancerous
problems and i have decided to use my fund in the bank for charity.
I would like you to help me distribute the fund to the needy,orphans, destitute,
the down-trodden in the society.Reply Via: mrnabih.yusuf@kimo.com for more
details on this great task.
Remain blessed.
Mr. Nabih Yusuf
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