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Old 16th June 2008, 02:55 PM   #1
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new twist on the Nigerian scam!

This transaction is so important that I've been personally emailed by Robert Mueller, Director of the FBI!

I thought Mueller had more important concerns on his plate, but it shows what I know about federal law enforcement. I wonder if I could reach him directly by calling this number?

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Mr. Robert S. Mueller, III (Director)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Telephone: (206)-339-7444



Attention: Fund Beneficiary,

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Has discovered through our
intelligence Monitoring Network, that you have an on going transaction
with a Financial Institution in Nigeria, as the owner of the said sum
$1,500,000.00 USD.

So the Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI) Washinton, DC in
conjunction with The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),
Has
screened through our various Monitoring Networks and has been
confirmed and
notified that the transaction you have with the Financial Institution
is
Legal and you have the Lawful Right to claim your due fund. We advise
you to go ahead with the transaction as we are monitoring all their
services and networks. Be advised that any letter or claims
notification
received from anybody or company should be forwarded to us with
immediate effect.

Meanwhile, you are advised to follow the procedure of the Financial
Institution. They have their own legal procedure which we have
examined
and confirmed legal. Follow their instructions while you keep us
updated
for more details. You are advised to contact the necessary office for
more details of transfer as we are monitoring every move now.

Please, be advised and be aware that your funds had been insured and
the necessary charges would be taken care of by you, as confirmed by
the
Monitoring network. For your own good you are advised to confirm any
transaction or lottery promo you have either involved yourself with in
the past to enable us trace this scammers. Only the Financial
Institution
has been confirmed Legal any other are still under investigation, and
so many others are scam, most especially from Nigeria and Africa.

You are to contact the Director of Operations Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde with
the information below in regards to more details on your funds.

Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde (Director of Operations)
Phone: +234 1 742 1060
E-mail: efcc-financial.refund@webmail.co.za

If you need to contact me at any stage please do not hesitate to call.
(206)-339-7444


Sincerely,

Mr. Robert S. Mueller, III (Director)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Old 16th June 2008, 03:28 PM   #2
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I hope you don't mind,

But I called the number...the dude assured me the money will be in my account
by 10am this Thursday. I will give you a finders fee if you will just PM me your
visa card # and 3 digit security code.

MMM-Kay?
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Old 16th June 2008, 03:31 PM   #3
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I'll bet the FBI would love to know that someone out there is impersonating their director......

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Old 16th June 2008, 05:22 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by ravdin View Post
This transaction is so important that I've been personally emailed by Robert Mueller, Director of the FBI!

I thought Mueller had more important concerns on his plate, but it shows what I know about federal law enforcement. I wonder if I could reach him directly by calling this number?
I dunno...but I'm thinking he needs to take some "Writing for Professionals" classes - yikes!
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Old 16th June 2008, 06:16 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs View Post
I'll bet the FBI would love to know that someone out there is impersonating their director......

Wearing a dress.
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Old 16th June 2008, 06:27 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by ravdin View Post
Mr. Robert S. Mueller, III (Director)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
Telephone: (206)-339-7444

Jebus Christ, the idiots used the area code for Seattle, Washington instead of Washington, D.C. Is Mueller out there on vacation?
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Old 16th June 2008, 07:50 PM   #7
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You'd think the FBI could have at least told you how the avoid income taxes on the transfer.

You better hurry up and close this deal. There was 7.5 mil back in April. If you wait any longer there may be nothing left.
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Old 16th June 2008, 09:55 PM   #8
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I cannot resist pasting in this link to the Scam Baiter

Scamming the scammers - priceless!!!
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Old 22nd June 2008, 07:06 PM   #9
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Deuced clever, these Nigerians.
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Old 30th June 2008, 10:05 PM   #10
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Ofcourse, we all know that it is commonplace for a Director of Operations to use free webmail.

Happens all the time.
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Old 1st July 2008, 03:21 AM   #11
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Especially free webmail from South Africa.
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Old 1st July 2008, 03:37 AM   #12
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Have the FBI had their funding cut recently, or am I being too cynical?
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Old 1st July 2008, 04:41 AM   #13
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Couldn't resist posting these

http://www.fonejacker.tv/press_and_steamed.shtml
http://www.fonejacker.tv/UGD_Monies.shtml
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Old 4th July 2008, 03:52 AM   #14
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Groovy! But if he's really from FBI, ask him to send you photos from their training facilites.
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