"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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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Fw: CAN WE WORK TOGETHER????

I'll think it over
------Original Message------
From: Terry Johnson
ReplyTo: pamelajohnson231@gmail.com
Subject: CAN WE WORK TOGETHER????
Sent: Apr 4, 2013 10:35 PM

Good Day Dear,


My name is Terry Johnson Johnson. I work with one of the leading Bank
here United Kingdom. I would need your consent to present you as the
next of kin to our late customer who died of heart attack in 2007. He
was a wealthy business man who deposited a huge amount of Ј17.3Million
only in our Bank,he died without any registered next of kin as he was
long divorced and had no child,am his personal account officer and the
only person that knows about the account.


I was his account officer for 11years and have in my possession all
the documents required to present you as his beneficiary next of
kin,as my bank has mandated me to provide his next of kin or the fund
will be confiscated as an unclaimed fund. I am now contacting you,so
that I can present you to our bank as his next kin hence any person I
presented will be accepted by our bank as our late client next of kin
since am the deceased account officer and I honestly beleive that you
can perfectly fit in as next of kin. We can work together to claim
this fund, Please listen, this is real and goes on in Banks all over
the world without people knowing.So let us utilize this opportunity
because it does not come always.


A lot of customers open private accounts with different Banks without
the knowledge of their families and when they die, such money will be
lost to the Bank unless someone comes to claim it. This is how a lot
of Bank Directors make so much money silently without the knowledge of
any person,so we can equally do it,if you agree to work with me. As an
insider,I will work out all the modalities and provide all the
required documents to make sure that everything goes well. On your
confirmation of this message and indicating your interest,I will
furnish you with more details.Please endeavor to provide me with the
following information below so that we can discuss in details.


1) Mobile phone numbers
2) Full name
3) Contact address
4) Occupation
5} Age
6} Sex


I urgently hope to get your response as soon as possible.

Yours Sincerely,

Terry Johnson.


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Fw: Business Proposal!

This screams SCAM. I wonder why people still send thiis crap.
------Original Message------
From: Patrick Temba
ReplyTo: pat.temba@ig.com.br
Subject: Business Proposal!
Sent: Feb 11, 2013 12:26 PM

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am representing a small group of investors from South Africa, who are interested in overseas investment in your country, involving large volume of funds, for which they seek your participation as their overseas representative.

The civil service regulations here, prohibit them from getting involved in private business, while under government employment, hence this proposal to you, in view of your impressive profile.

However, we are aware that several propositions like this over the internet, end up to be fraudulent initiatives, whereupon the unsuspecting victim has his or her hopes built extraordinarily high, after which they eventually loose morale and confidence as a result of failed expectations. In light of this therefore, we shall carry you along with all the processes, from inception to actual transfer of the investment funds in your country. I represent very honorable people, and our words and promises must be backed by action, to make you feel confident that you are dealing with decent people.

I am willing to give you a proper knowledge of my person, as is appropriate for a transaction like this.

If you feel disposed towards the solicited role, please indicate by prompt response, so that I may provide you further details of the transaction, and also let you know what will be coming to you as remuneration for your solicited role. After that we shall then come to an understanding concerning the prospective areas of investment in your domain, that will be conducive for investors of foreign descent.

Given the fact that my associates have relatively only academic knowledge of your country, you should therefore have a basic expectation of the kind of role that will also be required of you, after the funds transfer has been done. Bear in mind however, that this is a legitimate transaction, and the only reason why strict privacy is advised, is that the result of restrictions of the civil service laws in South Africa.

I look forward to your prompt response.

Yours Truly,

patrick Temba


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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Fw: Good Day....

Bad day..
------Original Message------
From: Mr. George Robinson
ReplyTo: mr_georgerobinson1@yahoo.co.jp
Subject: Good Day....
Sent: Mar 25, 2013 5:10 PM

DIPLOMATIC AND COURIER SERVICE
(UK) LONDON
#34-45 PA SEN ST (UK) LONDON.

Dear,

We are Diplomatic Corp that holds special and valuable consignments for reputable clients that are honest and trustworthy.We work in collaboration with top firms all over the world as we have earned a name as a service whose hallmarks in reliability and confidentiality are revered. International missions, Diplomats, Embassies of the world have used our services to satisfaction.

A benefactor has mandated me to get someone that can assist her and her family in retrieving her package containing some amount of money from a Diplomatic Corp in Europe.The benefactor and her children have been confined only to their country home and all their calls and movements are monitored, as a result,its absolutely impossible for them to do anything as regards retrieving the money.

Their only means of communication is via internet and you are being contacted because your assistance is needed in claiming the funds on their behalf. The amount was accrued from Diamond sales over a period of six years and its USD20M (Twenty Million U.S.Dollars). These funds are fully free of any liens, or encumbrances and are clean, clear and has no criminal origin.The funds have nothing to do with any form of illegality and all documentations needed to prove the source of the funds were submitted when the funds were being deposited and these documents would prove the source of the funds and authenticate the fact that the funds are clean and has no links whatsoever with either drugs or terrorism.

For your assistance in this transaction,the benefactor and her Children have agreed to give you 30% of the total amount of money which is equivalent to US$6 Million (Six Million United States Dollars) and this role simply entails retrieving the funds on their behalf from the Diplomats in Europe and all the information needed to claim the funds would be sent to you as soon as you indicate your interest in assisting them as well as providing the following information to facilitate the smooth transaction.

1) Your Full Name: ___________________________

2) Your Address:______________________

3) Your Telephone Number:_______________________

4) Your Fax Number: __________________________

5) Your Mobile Number:_______________________ ______

6) The Name of the Closest Airport to your City of Residence:____________

I await your response Urgently.

With trust,
Mr. George Robinson.


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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Fw: Thanks Regard To Mrs Michelle Obama

Wow! Really?
------Original Message------
From: Mrs Michelle Obama
ReplyTo: mrsmichelleobama6@aim.com
Subject: Thanks Regard To Mrs Michelle Obama
Sent: Mar 27, 2013 2:53 PM




Good Day.

I am Mrs.Michelle Obama and i am here to inform you that your funds from
white house here in Washington DC is the sum of $50.000.000 Fifty million
us dollars. and the funds will be delivered to you as soon as you get back
to me with your home address and your cell phone numbers.


bear in mind that i am the only one that has your funds in regard to my
husband Mr Barack Obama and you will have to pay the sum of $950 before
your funds will be delivered to you today so get back to me with your home
address and here is my driving license for you to view.


Thanks Regard To Mrs Michelle Obama
mrsmichelleobama6@aim.com



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Fw: Subject: FROM THE DESK OF: MR ANTHONY JAMES

Oh dear!
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From: Mr Anthony James <officefille450@yahoo.cn>
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:01:57 +0800 (CST)
To: <Invalid address>
ReplyTo: riamzogomrsma@yahoo.co.uk
Subject: Subject: FROM THE DESK OF: MR ANTHONY JAMES




Subject: FROM THE DESK OF: MR ANTHONY JAMES
FROM THE DESK OF: MR ANTHONY JAMES.
AUDITS & ACCOUNTS DEPT
City Bank Ghana
Accra Ghana
E-MAIL:riamzogomrsma@yahoo.co.uk
Attention: Please

I am Mr Anthony James. the manager Audit & Accounts dept. in the City Bank Ghana. I am writing to request your assistance to transfer the
sum of 10.500.000.00 (Ten million, five hundred thousand pounds) into your accounts.The above sum belongs to our deceased customer late
Mr Jose D. Sau from Peru who died along with his entire family in the Benin plane crash 2003 and since then the fund has been in a suspense
account.

After my further investigation, I discovered that Mr Jose D. Sau died with his next of kin and according to the laws and constitution guiding
this banking institution stated that after the expiration of (9) Nine years, if no body or person comes for the claim as the next of kin, the fund
will be channel into national treasury as unclaimed fund. Because of the static of this transaction I want you to stand as the next of kin so that
our bank will accord you the recognition and have the fund transfer to your account.

The total sum will be shared as follows: 60% for me, 40% for you and expenses incidental occur during the transfer will be incur by both of us.

The transfer is risk free on both sides hence you are going to follow my instruction till the fund transfer to your account. More details
information with the text of application form will be forwarded to you to breakdown explaining comprehensively what require of you.

Your Full Name.............................
Your Sex..................................
Your Age..................
Your Country...........
Passport / driving license.......
Marital Status...........
Your Occupation.......
Your Personal Mobile Number................
Your Personal Fax Number.....................

Thanks
Mr Anthony James
Audits & Accounts Manager

Fw: ALL WE REQUIRED FROM YOU IS HONEST AND COMFIRM YOUR INTEREST

Why me?
------Original Message------
From: Magnum Globals Euro Consultant
ReplyTo: magnumglobals.consultant@ymail.com
Subject: ALL WE REQUIRED FROM YOU IS HONEST AND COMFIRM YOUR INTEREST
Sent: Mar 26, 2013 7:57 PM




--
Dear Friend,

We are Magnum Reserves Europe Representatives a Financial consultant to
many Oil and Gas industry in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and America.I
seek your consent for your company to be used.

My clients are top employees of an oil and gas firm and wish to have a
reputable company to act as a partner in a deal to be executed urgently.

All we required from you is honest; Right now we are negotiating for a
12month revolving contract of (1 Million barrels per month deal), also
helping people in securing loan. Do please confirm your interest in this
transaction by forwarding the following information on your response:

Company Name/Address:
Your Name:
Your Address:
Country:
Age:
Sex:
Occupation:
Position:
Telephone/ Mobile & Fax:
Best Regards
Mr.Jack Twiddy



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Fw: Very Important

I have seen this scam somewhere. Someone kindly remind me,
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-----Original Message-----
From: "David Walton"<mrs.janetandrea47@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:25:26
Reply-To: <david.walton29@yahoo.com>
Subject: Very Important

Hello,

Are you a good handler, do you have the quality to handle the below Services/errands on my behalf, at your spare time:

* Mail services (Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS or USPS)
* Shop for Gifts
* Bill payment (pay my bills on my behalf)
* Sit for delivery (at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your Convenience.

Let me know if you will be able to offer me any or all of these services. I will like to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on Vacation. I am in Norway studying a course on marine and oceanography I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my Mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at Your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and Then you can pick it up at your convenience.

When you get my mails/packages, you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to use money out of your pocket. All you have to do is, have the package(s) shipped to wherever I want and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.

The content of the packages are Art Materials and Paintings,clothing?s,business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes
will be covered by me. You will work between 15 to 20hrs a month.

The pay is $500 weekly. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I own an Art Gallery in Australia.I will be returning to USA in April, so this process will be going on till then.

If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.

Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. I hope to hear from you soon.

I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No Heavy package is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearby store. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothings.

I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be billed to The account.

I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the Funds to cover them.

If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your services, where will you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the payment. Provide me with the following details listed below:

Full Name:
Full Address(No POBox):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Age:
Occupation(If any):
Email address:

I would also need your cell phone number because that would be the best way to get a hold of you and you can also send me text messages while I am away and I would respond instantly.

I paid for roaming services so the phone is working here in Norway and its always on, that?s the best number to reach me on for now.Once you reply i will provide you with my number so we can communicate.

Thank you!
David Walton