I won the Nigerian lotto, not a scam because the FBI says so!

Careyp74 · 12th November 2009, 11:19 AM

New scam received in my junk mail folder

Quote:

Anti-Terrorist and Monitory Crimes Division.
Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT)
Chief Information Officer:Zalmai Azmi
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

READ CAREFULLY,

We the Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction with some other relevant security Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), as regards to your lotto winning payment award which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the government of Nigeria.It might interest you to know that we have taken our time in screening through this lotto winning payment notification as stipulated on our protocol of operation,and have finally confirmed that your lotto award payment is 100% genuine and legal with due process of law, and it is as well free from all illegal activities,which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay.Having said all this, we will further advise, that you should go ahead in dealing with the Central Bank payment officials as FBI will be monitori
ng all their services accordingly

furthermore, we want to place this on your notice that we recently had a meeting with the Executive Governor and financial secretary to the president of the Central Bank of Nigeria, in the person of Mr. Emakpo Sam Banks along with some of the top officials of the Ministry regarding your case and they made us to understand that your file has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for your claim with your right details. They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the Central Bank payment staffs.

We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. EILEEN DOYLE from OHIO and another person named as Mr.ALLEN BUCHALTER who reside in NEW JERSEY as well has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claims, claiming to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$10,000,000.00 (Ten million united states dollars), but the Central Bank officials did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to them by the above mentioned names, the main reason,the federal bureau of investigation were contacted by the CBN is to assist them on making some investigation regards to this issue.

They further informed FBI that we should inform our citizens, who must have been informed of this lotto winnings payment awarded to them from the government office
to be very careful prior to these irregularities so that they don't fall victim to scam.

The FBI are instructing you personally, that if you were already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the Central Bank of Nigeria, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) only with the below information accordingly and make your claims immediately :

CONTACT PERSON: MR. EMAKPO SAM BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETARY)
CONTROL REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICER
OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Bank of Nigeria
Central Business District,
Cad astral Zone, federal
Capital Territory,
Nigeria.
TEL: +234 702 505 1694
+234 703 862 0836
Email: remittancedpttt@gmail.com

In your best interest, any email or fax that doesn't come from the above official email address and phone number should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons.
Meanwhile, FBI advise you to contact the Central Bank office immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to you payment file as directed so as to
enable you receive your contract fund accordingly.

Ensure you follow all their procedure as required by them in order to hasten Up the effective procedures,of transferring your funds to you as designated by you. Also have in mind that the Central Bank of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking realm, so any delay could be very dangerous.

Sequel to this letter stated to you on this comprehensive e-mail , you are further advise that you furnish the central bank officials with your direct
contact details such as :

FULL NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER:

You will also be required to request Western Union or Money Gram details on how
to send the required $350 in order to immediately ship your prize of Ten Million United State Dollars via Certified Cashier's Check drawn from Bank Of America, also include the following transaction code in order for him to immediately identify this transaction: EA2948-910.

Note : You are only required to send $350 for the delivery fees and nothing more
If any more fees is requested from you apart from the $350, kindly report back to our office and let us know in details of what is going on

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance, and always endeavor to send us an e-mail at all times if you discover any fraudulent activities in this transactions,we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Our Mission To protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States,
and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal,state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

Best Regards,
Mr Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT)
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This communication and its attachments may contain non-public,confidential or legally privileged information.The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and delete all copies of this communication and attachments without reading or saving them.

Audible Click · 12th November 2009, 11:24 AM

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

madurobob · 12th November 2009, 11:25 AM

John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous.

Careyp74 · 12th November 2009, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by madurobob

John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous.

No, Mr. Edward John, AKA 'Mr ed john', or 'm. red john'. I think they got the name from 'The Mentalist'

Ohhh, wait, perhaps 'The Mentalist' did the reverse, and has the main character hunting a representation of John Edwards. Wow, what a discovery.

Careyp74 · 12th November 2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it.

Audible Click · 12th November 2009, 11:55 AM

You should have just baited the guy, it's fun.

Careyp74 · 12th November 2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

You should have just baited the guy, it's fun.

oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake.

Olowkow · 12th November 2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

Wow! These guys are good. The phone calls, good stuff.

Audible Click · 12th November 2009, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Careyp74

oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake.

If you decide you'd like to do it, the link I gave you will allow you to join the forum and they will provide a mentor to you if you want one.

desertgal · 12th November 2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Careyp74

I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it.

Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest.

Careyp74 · 12th November 2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by desertgal

Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest.

So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money?

Ladewig · 13th November 2009, 08:48 AM

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.

Dave Rogers · 13th November 2009, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Careyp74

So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money?

I'm much nearer Nigeria, and I'll go there for less. Just send me £300 and I'll sort it all out for you.

Dave

P.J. Denyer · 13th November 2009, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Ladewig

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.

I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'.

Careyp74 · 13th November 2009, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Ladewig

Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.

Well they obviously entered me into it for me. That was nice of them. Or maybe there was a mix up, and they thought I did? Either way, I want that money.

Careyp74 · 13th November 2009, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by P.J. Denyer

I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'.

$350, looks like the dumb tax is going up this year

I Ratant · 13th November 2009, 09:16 AM

I got an e-mail from the -International Lottery Commission- based in Spain about my winnings based on my lucky e-mail address.
I had to put that off while settling with UPS's Rarry Moore in Benin about the $850,000,000 (yup, 850 MILLION) check.
Lethargy is preventing me from doing anything about either of these though.

Lisa Simpson · 13th November 2009, 09:22 AM

Frankly, I'm shocked and disappointed at the illiteracy of the FBI. I thought one had to have a college degree to be an FBI agent. J. Edgar is probably spinning in his grave.

EeneyMinnieMoe · 13th November 2009, 11:19 AM

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P

Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.

Sincerely,

[My real name]

Careyp74 · 13th November 2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by EeneyMinnieMoe

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P

Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.

Sincerely,

[My real name]

Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me!

Audible Click · 13th November 2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by EeneyMinnieMoe

Dear "Mr. Edward John",

If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P

Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this.

Sincerely,

[My real name]

We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.).

tsig · 13th November 2009, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Careyp74

Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me!

I r rel FBE agent and can us my google fu, fieng shwy and kung fu tu assure to u all monis cummin tu u will bee remitted forthwith if be sendin me $200.

EeneyMinnieMoe · 13th November 2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.).

I was going for a tone of mocking and undercutting condescension. To take the wind out of his sails a little.

I might not have been successful.

Well, it got sent. I expect no reply.

Toke · 13th November 2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov

I wonder if this is a valid email address and how one tells?

The only time I was a bit in doubt was a series of mails regarding my paypal account.
It stated correctly that I had been using it from a new foreign ip address, and then wanted me to log on to verify something.

What really settled it for me was that it provided a new address/url for the login, and the address show when hovering over the link were different than the link.

Cainkane1 · 13th November 2009, 01:04 PM

The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number.

Olowkow · 13th November 2009, 01:12 PM

http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php

AudibleClick offers good advice. Responses of any kind should be left to the pros. This site will blow your mind.

Toke · 13th November 2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Cainkane1

The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number.

I read that it is of no real use to a scammer by itself, but serves as an gullibility indicator.

Lensman · 13th November 2009, 01:18 PM

I can beat that:-

Quote:

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER
TREASURY AND MINISTER FOR CIVIL SERVICE,
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.
Our ref: ATM/13470/IDR
Your ref:...Date: 02/11/2009
IMMEDIATE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
I am The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP,Prime Minister British Government. This letter
is to officially inform you that (ATM Card Number 048000101775550) has been
accredited with your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 477.The
VISA Card Value is £2,000,000.00(Two Million, Great British Pounds Sterling).
This office will send to you an Visa/ATM CARD that you will use to withdraw
your funds in any ATM MACHINE CENTER or Visa card outlet in the world with a
maximum of £5000 GBP daily.Further more,You will be required to re-confirm the
following information to enable;The Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of
State for Foreign and Commonwealth Office. begin in processing of your VISA CARD.
(1)Full names: (2)Address: (3)Country: (4)Nationality: (5)Phone #: (6)Age:
(7)Occupation: (8) Post Codes
Forward Reply To: ukdirectgov@8.am
TAKE NOTICE: That you are warned to stop further communications with any other
person(s) or office(s) different from the staff of the State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs to avoid hitches in receiving your payment.

Regards,
The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
Prime Minister

From the Prime Minister no less.

In My Spare Time · 13th November 2009, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Lensman

I can beat that:-

From the Prime Minister no less.

I'm pretty tempted to bait that one. I may even get Skype in order to find out what Gordon Brown's accent sounds like

Toke · 13th November 2009, 01:49 PM

I wonder how large a part of the year Gordon Brown spends in his Nigerian vacation home.

Audible Click · 13th November 2009, 01:51 PM

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

In My Spare Time · 13th November 2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

Wouldn't be my first. I learned the ropes at thescambaiter.com.

Careyp74 · 13th November 2009, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.

Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun!

Audible Click · 13th November 2009, 02:13 PM

My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun!

Careyp74 · 13th November 2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Audible Click

My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun!

Originally Posted by Careyp74

Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun!

What makes you think I have?

Olowkow · 13th November 2009, 02:22 PM

Hmm. Now I know what the "skull and crossbones" icon is for.

Toke · 13th November 2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Careyp74

What makes you think I have?

I am sure scam baiting 101, advice sending the money fast to gain their confidence.

.13. · 13th November 2009, 04:17 PM

Try turning the tables on him:

Dear MR. EMAKPO SAM BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETARY), I was happy to see I have won the lottery because I'm having severe financial problems at the moment. My bank has frozen all my assets indefinitely and for no apparent reason. You sir are a godsend. Are you a man of God? You must be because I have prayed for a long time for a miracle and here you are!

I would very much like to collect my winnings personally and meet you face to face and thank you for this salvation you have brought upon me. But like I alluded earlier I have no money at my disposal. I need you to send me money for a plane ticket so I can come and collect the money. And meet you! Rest assured I will pay you back generously with my lottery winnings. I will give you 25% of the prize money! That is more than fair, wouldn't you agree? I look forward to sharing this blessing with you as soon as you send me enough money for a plane ticket!

Yours in Glorious Name Of Our God, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit, Careyp74.

Though you probably won't be able to bait him after that...

rjh01 · 13th November 2009, 04:50 PM

It would get their confidence that they can extract more money from you, but it is rather an expensive way to do it.

Yes I know you have not sent them anything.

I Ratant · 13th November 2009, 05:32 PM

Another variation...
"Attention,

This is the 5ft time we are sending you this message to inform you thatyour email account has been deleted from our web database.

We have sent you emails 4 times with the notice that your account was deleted by mistake from our web Database. This means that in a very short time, your account will experience error which will lead to gradual de-activation and you will not blame the Internet Technical Department for losing your account because we have announced to you severally before the de-activaton. This is our very last reminder.

Reply immediately to enable us correct this error and provide your data as:
Your username:...
Your full names:....
Your date of birth:.
Password:.............

We await your swift response to enable us correct this error now.
Your faithfully,
Web Administrator@foxweb9.cn"
.
I'm gonna miss this e-mail thingy jobber-do, I am.

12th November 2009, 11:19 AM	#1
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	I won the Nigerian lotto, not a scam because the FBI says so! New scam received in my junk mail folder Quote: Anti-Terrorist and Monitory Crimes Division. Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT) Chief Information Officer:Zalmai Azmi FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC. Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET READ CAREFULLY, We the Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction with some other relevant security Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), as regards to your lotto winning payment award which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly by the government of Nigeria.It might interest you to know that we have taken our time in screening through this lotto winning payment notification as stipulated on our protocol of operation,and have finally confirmed that your lotto award payment is 100% genuine and legal with due process of law, and it is as well free from all illegal activities,which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay.Having said all this, we will further advise, that you should go ahead in dealing with the Central Bank payment officials as FBI will be monitori ng all their services accordingly furthermore, we want to place this on your notice that we recently had a meeting with the Executive Governor and financial secretary to the president of the Central Bank of Nigeria, in the person of Mr. Emakpo Sam Banks along with some of the top officials of the Ministry regarding your case and they made us to understand that your file has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for your claim with your right details. They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive Governor and the Central Bank payment staffs. We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. EILEEN DOYLE from OHIO and another person named as Mr.ALLEN BUCHALTER who reside in NEW JERSEY as well has already contacted them and also presented to them all the necessary documentations evidencing your claims, claiming to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about US$10,000,000.00 (Ten million united states dollars), but the Central Bank officials did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before they go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank information which was forwarded to them by the above mentioned names, the main reason,the federal bureau of investigation were contacted by the CBN is to assist them on making some investigation regards to this issue. They further informed FBI that we should inform our citizens, who must have been informed of this lotto winnings payment awarded to them from the government office to be very careful prior to these irregularities so that they don't fall victim to scam. The FBI are instructing you personally, that if you were already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the Central Bank of Nigeria, you are further advised to STOP further contact with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) only with the below information accordingly and make your claims immediately : CONTACT PERSON: MR. EMAKPO SAM BANKS (FINANCIAL SECRETARY) CONTROL REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT OFFICER OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Bank of Nigeria Central Business District, Cad astral Zone, federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. TEL: +234 702 505 1694 +234 703 862 0836 Email: remittancedpttt@gmail.com In your best interest, any email or fax that doesn't come from the above official email address and phone number should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons. Meanwhile, FBI advise you to contact the Central Bank office immediately with the above email address and request that they attend to you payment file as directed so as to enable you receive your contract fund accordingly. Ensure you follow all their procedure as required by them in order to hasten Up the effective procedures,of transferring your funds to you as designated by you. Also have in mind that the Central Bank of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on their banking realm, so any delay could be very dangerous. Sequel to this letter stated to you on this comprehensive e-mail , you are further advise that you furnish the central bank officials with your direct contact details such as : FULL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: DIRECT CONTACT NUMBER: You will also be required to request Western Union or Money Gram details on how to send the required $350 in order to immediately ship your prize of Ten Million United State Dollars via Certified Cashier's Check drawn from Bank Of America, also include the following transaction code in order for him to immediately identify this transaction: EA2948-910. Note : You are only required to send $350 for the delivery fees and nothing more If any more fees is requested from you apart from the $350, kindly report back to our office and let us know in details of what is going on Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance, and always endeavor to send us an e-mail at all times if you discover any fraudulent activities in this transactions,we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter. Our Mission To protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal,state, municipal, and international agencies and partners. Best Regards, Mr Edward John(FBI SPECIAL AGENT) Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001, USA CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and its attachments may contain non-public,confidential or legally privileged information.The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, or have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and delete all copies of this communication and attachments without reading or saving them.
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12th November 2009, 11:24 AM	#2
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

12th November 2009, 11:25 AM	#3
madurobob Illuminator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven, NC Posts: 4,148	John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous.
	__________________ A well made Martini has more often been my true friend than any two-legged creature - me I only get drunk when I'm shot by yaquis - Eastwood.

12th November 2009, 11:55 AM	#6
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	You should have just baited the guy, it's fun.
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

12th November 2009, 12:06 PM	#8
Olowkow Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,548	Originally Posted by Audible Click The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php Wow! These guys are good. The phone calls, good stuff.
Olowkow Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,548	__________________ It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. --Albert Einstein Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven. --Shakespeare

12th November 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by madurobob John Edward works for the FBI now? Marvelous. No, Mr. Edward John, AKA 'Mr ed john', or 'm. red john'. I think they got the name from 'The Mentalist' Ohhh, wait, perhaps 'The Mentalist' did the reverse, and has the main character hunting a representation of John Edwards. Wow, what a discovery.

12th November 2009, 11:52 AM	#5
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by Audible Click The good old 409 scam. If you'd like to see what some people do to combat this, follow the link: http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it.

12th November 2009, 12:02 PM	#7
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by Audible Click You should have just baited the guy, it's fun. oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake.

12th November 2009, 12:17 PM	#9
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	Originally Posted by Careyp74 oh, I still have that chance, although I have never done anything like this before, and fear giving out info by mistake. If you decide you'd like to do it, the link I gave you will allow you to join the forum and they will provide a mentor to you if you want one.
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

12th November 2009, 05:21 PM	#10
desertgal Graduate Poster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,835	Originally Posted by Careyp74 I am waiting for a letter now from another agency telling me that the FBI is trying to take my money, and I should give them my info so that they can help me stop it. Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest.
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12th November 2009, 09:39 PM	#11
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by desertgal Don't believe it. I work for the real real FBI, and I know. Send your money to me. I'll "safeguard" it for you. Honest. So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money?

13th November 2009, 08:48 AM	#12
Ladewig Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 8,961	Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less.
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13th November 2009, 08:54 AM	#13
Dave Rogers The Unbanned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Notlob Posts: 8,013	Originally Posted by Careyp74 So if I give you the $350 and you can go to Nigeria for me and get my money? I'm much nearer Nigeria, and I'll go there for less. Just send me £300 and I'll sort it all out for you. Dave
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13th November 2009, 08:55 AM	#14
P.J. Denyer Thinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 180	Originally Posted by Ladewig Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less. I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'.
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13th November 2009, 08:57 AM	#15
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by Ladewig Am having a hard time understanding why people who did not buy a lottery ticket can believe that they have won the lottery, in another country no less. Well they obviously entered me into it for me. That was nice of them. Or maybe there was a mix up, and they thought I did? Either way, I want that money.

13th November 2009, 08:58 AM	#16
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by P.J. Denyer I find that a lot of life's mysteries become a lot clearer if you remember 'Some people are just plain dumb'. $350, looks like the dumb tax is going up this year

13th November 2009, 09:16 AM	#17
I Ratant Illuminator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,593	I got an e-mail from the -International Lottery Commission- based in Spain about my winnings based on my lucky e-mail address. I had to put that off while settling with UPS's Rarry Moore in Benin about the $850,000,000 (yup, 850 MILLION) check. Lethargy is preventing me from doing anything about either of these though.
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13th November 2009, 09:22 AM	#18
Lisa Simpson THE Lisa Simpson Administrator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 123 Fake Street Posts: 14,831	Frankly, I'm shocked and disappointed at the illiteracy of the FBI. I thought one had to have a college degree to be an FBI agent. J. Edgar is probably spinning in his grave.
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13th November 2009, 11:19 AM	#19
EeneyMinnieMoe Illuminator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,705	Dear "Mr. Edward John", If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this. Sincerely, [My real name]
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13th November 2009, 11:58 AM	#20
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by EeneyMinnieMoe Dear "Mr. Edward John", If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this. Sincerely, [My real name] Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me!

13th November 2009, 12:02 PM	#21
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	Originally Posted by EeneyMinnieMoe Dear "Mr. Edward John", If you are going to continue to shamelessly scam innocent people, I suggest you at least learn to do it right. Is English your first language? No, I don't think it is. I suggest you get the help of a friend who speaks English better than you do and have him or her correct your emails. It's one thing if one pretends to be a Nigerian prince hiding a fortune and deliberately misspells words and uses incorrect grammar and it's another if one pretends to be an FBI agent from the United States. I mean, really, who do you think you are kidding? I'd particularly suggest that you pay attention to punctuation and run on sentences. Let me give you a tip. Do you always use gmail? You should make use of their spell check. Hotmail also has a spell check. You also have to remember that, unlike in England, in America people always put a period after the title. Yes, "Mr Edward John". See, I knew there was something fishy about your email! :P Something told me it couldn't be legit! :P Of course, I suggest you forget about it all together. You'd really have had a much happier life if you had chosen an honest profession. Sweeping the streets and serving fries at McDonalds' is better than this. Sincerely, [My real name] We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.).
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

13th November 2009, 12:09 PM	#22
tsig a carbon based life-form Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,872	Originally Posted by Careyp74 Hey, it was just sloppy enough for me to sense something was wrong. Now I might fall for it if he starts proofreading everything he sends me! I r rel FBE agent and can us my google fu, fieng shwy and kung fu tu assure to u all monis cummin tu u will bee remitted forthwith if be sendin me $200.

13th November 2009, 12:40 PM	#23
EeneyMinnieMoe Illuminator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,705	Originally Posted by Audible Click We, who bait 409 scammers never point out to them what they are doing wrong in their scam because that may help them learn to do it better. The point of baiting is to keep them on the hook for as long as possible while making them waste time and money (yes money,some will even travel to another city to get the money you supposedly sent.). I was going for a tone of mocking and undercutting condescension. To take the wind out of his sails a little. I might not have been successful. Well, it got sent. I expect no reply.
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13th November 2009, 01:01 PM	#24
Toke Godless Socialist Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 4,180	Quote: Email:washington.fieldic.fbi.gov I wonder if this is a valid email address and how one tells? The only time I was a bit in doubt was a series of mails regarding my paypal account. It stated correctly that I had been using it from a new foreign ip address, and then wanted me to log on to verify something. What really settled it for me was that it provided a new address/url for the login, and the address show when hovering over the link were different than the link.
	__________________ From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. -K. Marx

13th November 2009, 01:04 PM	#25
Cainkane1 Master Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The great American southeast Posts: 2,566	The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number.
	__________________ If at first you don't succeed try try again. Then if you fail to succeed to Hell with that. Try something else.

13th November 2009, 01:12 PM	#26
Olowkow Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,548	http://forum.419eater.com/forum/index.php AudibleClick offers good advice. Responses of any kind should be left to the pros. This site will blow your mind.
Olowkow Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,548	__________________ It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer. --Albert Einstein Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven. --Shakespeare

13th November 2009, 01:14 PM	#27
Toke Godless Socialist Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 4,180	Originally Posted by Cainkane1 The letters I get from them beat around the bush for quite awhile before they ask you for my bank account number. I read that it is of no real use to a scammer by itself, but serves as an gullibility indicator.
	__________________ From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. -K. Marx

13th November 2009, 01:18 PM	#28
Lensman Graduate Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 1,114	I can beat that:- Quote: OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER TREASURY AND MINISTER FOR CIVIL SERVICE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. Our ref: ATM/13470/IDR Your ref:...Date: 02/11/2009 IMMEDIATE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION I am The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP,Prime Minister British Government. This letter is to officially inform you that (ATM Card Number 048000101775550) has been accredited with your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 477.The VISA Card Value is £2,000,000.00(Two Million, Great British Pounds Sterling). This office will send to you an Visa/ATM CARD that you will use to withdraw your funds in any ATM MACHINE CENTER or Visa card outlet in the world with a maximum of £5000 GBP daily.Further more,You will be required to re-confirm the following information to enable;The Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Office. begin in processing of your VISA CARD. (1)Full names: (2)Address: (3)Country: (4)Nationality: (5)Phone #: (6)Age: (7)Occupation: (8) Post Codes Forward Reply To: ukdirectgov@8.am TAKE NOTICE: That you are warned to stop further communications with any other person(s) or office(s) different from the staff of the State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to avoid hitches in receiving your payment. Regards, The Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP Prime Minister From the Prime Minister no less.
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13th November 2009, 01:43 PM	#29
In My Spare Time Accountabilibuddy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,811	Originally Posted by Lensman I can beat that:- From the Prime Minister no less. I'm pretty tempted to bait that one. I may even get Skype in order to find out what Gordon Brown's accent sounds like
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13th November 2009, 01:49 PM	#30
Toke Godless Socialist Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 4,180	I wonder how large a part of the year Gordon Brown spends in his Nigerian vacation home.
	__________________ From each according to his ability, to each according to his need. -K. Marx

13th November 2009, 01:51 PM	#31
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one.
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

13th November 2009, 01:55 PM	#32
In My Spare Time Accountabilibuddy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,811	Originally Posted by Audible Click Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one. Wouldn't be my first. I learned the ropes at thescambaiter.com.
	__________________ T-Rex: I'm so tired of all my actions having consequences! OH MY GOD, is there SERIOUSLY no room on this planet for a dude who loves actions but hates their consequences??

13th November 2009, 01:56 PM	#33
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by Audible Click Please, anyone who is considering baiting read the stickies at the 409 Eater forum so you can protect your identity and get a mentor if you need one. Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun!

13th November 2009, 02:13 PM	#34
Audible Click The gap in the plot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,037	My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun!
	__________________ A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.-William James. www.StopVisionFromFeeling.com

13th November 2009, 02:19 PM	#35
Careyp74 Graduate Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Trevose, PA Posts: 1,656	Originally Posted by Audible Click My previous post was for anyone who hadn't baited before. Have fun! Originally Posted by Careyp74 Nah, I am going to bait him myself. I don't need any help. I am sending the $350 now. This is going to be fun! What makes you think I have?