"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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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Fw: I am inspired to send you this email

Sorry I am not the man's relation either.

------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

------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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Monday, September 10, 2012

Fw: Hello Friend

I am still scratching my head wondering what this lunatic is talking about.


------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.
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From: Luccy John <luccyjohn93@yahoo.in>
Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 22:41:39 +0800 (SGT)
To: <Invalid address>
Subject: Hello



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 ?
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From: Siako Gift <giftjocy@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 22:22:20 -0700 (PDT)
To: <Invalid address>
ReplyTo: siakogift@yahoo.com
Subject: I SEEK YOUR FRIENDSHIP





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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From: "misschristelle82@zipmail.com.br" <misschristelle82@zipmail.com.br>
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2012 15:19:07 -0300
Subject: FROM: Miss christelle john)Thanks and God bless you)

From: Miss. Christelle John
Abidjan. Cote D'Ivoire
Africa.
 
Respected One,

                          My warmest greeting to you

I am Miss
Christelle John, I inheritated an important some from my late mother who died in recent crisis in Cote d'Ivoire.  I wish to request for your assistance in investing this sum in lucrative venture or manufacturing and real estate management in your country. I have Eight million, five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD($8,500,000) to invest in this transaction and I  require your assistance in receiving the fund in your account in your country.  I will gladly give you some resonable percent from the total sum for your assistance.
 
Before her death on September 2010, She gave me all the necessary legal documents to the deposit of the fund in the bank, I am 20 years old. A university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds 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 mother 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 money is in your account?
 
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 give you more details about myself and the bank were my late mother deposited the fund, so that you can reach the bank and confirm the existence of the fund as well, because seeing is believing. Please you can reach me with email address below.
 
Awaiting your immediate response Thanks and God bless you

Best Regards

Miss Christelle John.

Fw: My Last Wish

Oh! How poetic !


------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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