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LoneWolf



Joined: 09 Aug 2006
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:27 am    Post subject: Aaaand another one...! Reply with quote

Got this email the very next day. These little shits never give up... Mad
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Let me guess...you live in Nigeria?

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> Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:59:09 +0000
> From: lucy_wilson01@yahoo.com
> To: Me
> Subject: Your Gumtree.com ad #6540425: SlimNeo Xs1200C 5 Mega Pixel Digital Zoom Camera 2.5"
>
> hello dear,
>
> lovly item you have,. i will pay you 210 gbp and extra40 gbp for international postage.
> please email me asap for transaction.
> thanks,.
> Dr lucy wilson.
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PlayStation3NYC@gmail.com



Joined: 15 Nov 2006
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:01 pm    Post subject: Scams from Nigeria Reply with quote

Here is a few examples of E-mails I have recived:

hi seller
how is life over there,i am maxwell from england and i see your item been placed on this site which i see it is obvious for me to buy it for my son who went on an escursion to west africa i want to buy it as a xmas gift for him and i want to know the condition of this item cos i am going to offer you 1900$ plus the shipping ,so get back to me with your paypal details. I will need all your paypal data so that i can do the payment and transfer the money to your paypal account through my paypal as soon as possible.immediately you send your paypal details i will transfer the money to your account from my paypal account..
.. this is the address
Name:gabriel legede
address:no 3 adediran streeet
oketunu mokola
ibadan
23402
oyo state
Nigeria


i have gone for the payment so be expecting the confirmation from paypal as soon as you recive that i wnt you to follow the rules of paypal and send the item after that send them the tracking code for verification pls i will pay 1900pounds for the item and the and the shipment.....
so ship as soonas you receive the confirmation...

I got a “Spoofed” e-mail from “pay-pal”

Dear Seller,
I love your item on Gumtree and willing to get it across to my Niece................who is on a trip to Lagos Nigeria for a Conference. I'm buying it for him as a Birthday Gift, taking place in 9days to this time.
I will like you to ship from UK to Nigeria, since I live in USA. I will be paying you via Western Union Money Transfer or PayPal for this deal and I will send you a confirmation message for my payment.
Kindly send me the shipping amount to Nigeria via DHL or Royal Mail, which is more secure.
I hope you will get back to me as soon as possible for me to pay on time
Best Regards.

Hello my dear,thank you very much for your response,im out liverpool for a bizness i work with guinness company please i want the item to
get there 5 to 6 bizness days an i will add aditional GBP150 for the shiping an insurance of the item through
ROYALMAIL SERVICE please let me know the total price of all, i have made a promise about the item, please get
back to me with your paypal email address below is the shiping address, thanks Mrs Milton.

Name:Adams Johnson
Address:9, Oke-iho Street Ijeshatedo Off Adeshina
city:Surulere
state:lagos
country:Nigeria
code:23401

Hello, im interested to purchase your {Us Version Playstation 3 To be shipped nov. 17 } for my
step-son
his schooling in
west africa,
for his birthday present,please let me know your last asking
price and cost of the
shiping
hope this item is as good as new,get back to me if still available.
and your payment will be through online postal money order or paypal.
thanks
mrs milton.
hello dear,

lovly item you have,. i will pay you 1500gbp and extra 50gbp for international postage.
please email me asap for transaction.
thanks,.
Dr lucy wilson.

Hello Dear,

Thanks for your mail, I live in United Kingdom but i'm currently on course in Germany,i want the item sent abroad to my DAUGHTER's schooling address below:

ISIBOR INFLUENCE
Benin City
Edo- State
Nigeria

I have been very busy with studies and work so i dont have enough vacation time to visit HER in school, i will make an immediate payment. Pls send me your Paypal Address or your Bank Details so that i can make the payment.

Thanks,
Dr lucy


All these are scams!
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bra girl
Community Moderator


Joined: 10 Oct 2006
Posts: 143

PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the posting today regarding this.

1) This is most certainly a scam so we suggest that you sever all contact with this person.

2) If you take a look at our FAQ's section, we do not advise ever sending goods or money at any stage. As a local community site, Gumtree promotes local, face to face transactions.

Laughing
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Hawkeyes



Joined: 17 Nov 2006
Posts: 5

PostPosted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here you find some web-sites that can be useful:



Info & help

Http://www.nigerian419fraud.
Http://www.fraudaid.com
Http://scamvictimsunited.com
http://www.nextwebsecurity.com/Contact.asp
Http://internetscamalert.com
Http://www.phishfighting.com

Fun

Http://www.thescambaiter.com/
Http://forum.419eater.com/forum/

Tools

Http://headertool.apelord.com/
Http://whois.domaintools.com/
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
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cj2001pk



Joined: 20 Nov 2006
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sonia_hamiltonn@yahoo.co.uk wrote:

Nice & Lovely item i'm willing to pay you 120 GBP and additional 30 for postage abroad, pls get back to me as soon as possible for quick and urgent transaction.

have a lovely weekend.

Cheers
Mrs Sonia Hamilton

Thats weird..... Im getting paid £50 more than the selling price and an extra £30 to post it....... Only a fool wouldnt realise that this is a scam...... The thing I found even more weird was when I told her I had sold the camcorder, and she repleid saying.......


Hello Dear,

Thanks for your mail, I live in United Kingdom but i'm currently on course in Germany,i want the item sent abroad to my son's schooling address below:

ISIBOR EMMAUNEL
Benin City
Edo- State
Nigeria

I have been very busy with studies and work so i dont have enough vacation time to visit him in school, i will make an immediate payment. Pls send me your Paypal Address or your Bank Details so that i can make the payment.

I will pay you 200 GBP and 30 for postage

Thanks,
Mrs Sonia Hamilton


Now she's paying me £130 + £30 for an item I said I have sold, lol....
Im thinking of forwarding her emails to a fraud management group to help other not to fall for such scams.....[/u]
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funkychicken



Joined: 23 Nov 2006
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:44 am    Post subject: ZA: Beware of Toshiba Laptop Seller for R6,000 Reply with quote

There is a post for a toshiba laptop for R6,000 (retails for over R20,000). I emailed the seller for the details of the machine and asked each time for his location and phone number. Here are his replies.

-- Email Reply 1 ----------------------------

Hi,
The laptop is still available.Its the interrelated Intel Core Duo
processor T2500, Intel 945PM Express chipset, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
network connection (802.11a/b/g) and
a proessor speed of 2.0GHz .It has 200GB hard drive capacity 200GB(100GB
+ 100GB), Hard Drive Speed 5400rpm , Operating System is Windows XP
Media Center Edition 2005 and Memory Size 1024MB It has 17" widescreen
display with Ultimate TruBrite technology,Display Resolution of
1920x1200 and a Graphics Memory 256MB.High-definition DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
with read support for next-generation HD DVD-ROM; double-layer support
using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.An
AC Adapter of 120W (15V 8.0A) Auto-sensing of 100-240V / 50-60Hz
input.The Battery Type is the Li-Ion (9-cell, 7050mAh) and has a Battery
Life Up to 2.5 hours .The laptop is 2 months old with no scratches
.Warrenty is still applicable and is valid for one year.
Regards

-- Email Reply 2 ----------------------------
Hi ,
I,m presently in Cameroon and will ship.You can reach me on 237-786-7789
I have three of the units and want to give one away to get a Pet for my
son since Christmas in around the corner.
Thanks

> Sounds good. Can I ring you to discuss buying it, can I ask why you're
> selling?

-- Email Reply 3 ----------------------------

Hi,
The total asking price is R6000
Thanks

> Hi,
>
> please also confirm that it's R6,000
>
> Thanks

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Please people don't chances with the likes of these. Price too good to be true, seller somewhere in Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, etc) and some crap excuse for being in that African country / selling for unbelievable price.
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fubofo



Joined: 09 Dec 2006
Posts: 25
Location: belfast

PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, I just recieved this email about a PC I have for sale on Gumtree.

lovely and elegant items you have to offer for 150gbp and 50gbp for postage am
sending total of 200pounds,please contact me sa soon as posible.
florentina_ellens@yahoo.com
cheers
florentina_ellens

I have tried to email them nackbut the email keeps failing. Anyone else dealt with this ?
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fubofo



Joined: 09 Dec 2006
Posts: 25
Location: belfast

PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lol the cheek to postsomething like that here ! Shocked
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remzobaba



Joined: 31 Dec 2006
Posts: 16

PostPosted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:36 am    Post subject: yeah Reply with quote

Anonymous wrote:
I just love playing with fraudsters and spammers, scam people, I usually negotiate with them, make them to give me a ring, I know it costs them a lot. We usually exchange 20-25 messages. When I fed up I just give them non-existing address and non-existing account in non-existing BANK for e.g. CHAV’s BANK international. They usually try to transfer money. When they complain about false info I just tell them - YOU started it first Laughing
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i like ur style. dat s wat i do to those bastards as well. waste their fucking time and money and give dem a fake, non-existent bank. maybe it ll make them stop all these shit
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BigFatLiar
 
 


Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 4215

PostPosted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anonymous wrote:
I just love playing with fraudsters and spammers, scam people, I usually negotiate with them, make them to give me a ring, I know it costs them a lot. We usually exchange 20-25 messages. When I fed up I just give them non-existing address and non-existing account in non-existing BANK for e.g. CHAV’s BANK international. They usually try to transfer money. When they complain about false info I just tell them - YOU started it first Laughing
Laughing
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BigFatLiar
 
 


Joined: 16 Dec 2006
Posts: 4215

PostPosted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bra girl wrote:
Thanks for the posting today regarding this.

1) This is most certainly a scam so we suggest that you sever all contact with this person.

2) If you take a look at our FAQ's section, we do not advise ever sending goods or money at any stage. As a local community site, Gumtree promotes local, face to face transactions.

Laughing
no shit sherlock! Rolling Eyes
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robert brookmier



Joined: 03 Jan 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:28 pm    Post subject: SCAM Reply with quote

Thanks for the mail,I am sorry for the late response ok,i have a little problem with my computer that is why i cant email you on time. i will have to inform you that i am okay with the price of the VAN ( £1500.00 )
00) condtion terms are also okay with me,For the Shippment from your location,i have my SHIPPER that will come over for the pick up from your location as soon as we seal this Transaction from your end.
Do e-mail me your (FULL NAME ON CHEQUE, CONTACTED ADDRESS,MOBILE&LANLINE PHONE NUMBER) For the payment arrangment, i will be paying by cheque and i will wait for the cheque to clear before the pick up from your location.
I have a CLIENT of my that is owning me some Fund in United State that will issue you the cheque of ( £45000) soon as you receive
the cheque and when cleared from the bank, you will deduct the cost of the ADVERT and the remaining balance will be send to the Shipper through western union money transfer for the pick up from your location.

If this is okay by you, do e-mail me the following detail
FULL NAME ON CHEQUE:
CONTACTED ADDRESS:
MOBILE&LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER:
for the cheque to be made out to you. Hope to read from you soonest.
Regards,
NB:- I will wait for the cheque to clear before the pick up,


robert brookmier <lrsrecovery@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
Hi Charles
B Reg LT 40 Beavertail recovery truck NO TAX, MOT runs out in march. Swop
for a 4X4 with tow bar fitted. same amount mot?. Straight swop required can
signwrite cab if needed. Or buy it now £1500.00 comes with new winch 9500lbs
(never been fitted)

LRS Recovery
07704 177210

----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 3:27 PM
Subject: Your Gumtree Southampton ad #6931004: Recovery Vehicle for sale or
swop

> Hello, i want to know if the item is still for sale and th condition and
> price.
>


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1Flip2Flop3



Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 10:50 pm    Post subject: What kind of scam is this? Reply with quote

I've had 2 identical responses to an item I posted that I now realize are scams, but I can't figure out what they are getting out of it. I answered the first email (see below) by calling the guy and we made an appointment for him to come to my house and view the item. He wanted all my contact info immediately.
When he showed up he was obviously not interested in buying it (a baby cot), but was very interested in our building and asked whether it was divided into flats, etc.

What is this about??


postings@gumtree.com on behalf of ejosephjames@gmail.com

Hi, If it is not sold out, Im really interested. Could you please leave me your contact and address details? my number is 07947829926. i hope the place is in and around london Many ThanksJoseph Eluekunnel


postings@gumtree.com on behalf of salmannadeem7@hotmail.com

hi there!i am interested in the item. my name is nadeem and my number is 07940992676. could you plz call me to confirm your address etc...
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Fate Motif



Joined: 06 Feb 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got this from an ad at Loot:


GOODDAY TO YOU, I AM MAILING TO SHOW MY INTEREST IN YOUR:

Technics SL1200 £200.00

IF IS STILL AVAILABLE, LET ME HAVE SOME PICTURES OF IT AS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME AND TAKE A LOOK AT IT AS AM A BUSY MAN AT WORK, BUT BE HONEST WITH THE PRESENT CONDITION OF IT WHEN DESBRIBING IF IT
IS UP TO MY STANDARD. I WILL BE PAYING YOU WITH A CHEQUE SO GET BACK TO ME WITH THE DETAILS AS BELOW:

1. NAME THAT WILL BE ON CHEQUE
2. FULL ADDRESS THAT THE CHEQUE WILL BE SEND TO
3. YOUR CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS

CONCERNING THE SHIPPMENT, I WILL ARRANGE WITH MY DELIVERY FIRM TO COME FOR THE PROPER PICK UP ARRANGEMENT OF THE ITEM FROM YOUR LOCATION AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVE THE PAYMENT. SO LET ME HEAR FROM YOU WITH THE DETAILS FOR PAYMENT. WAITING TO READ FROM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, HERE IS MY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER 07031832801 IF YOU WILL LIKE TO DISCUSS THINGS FURTHUR.

MANY THANKS
RYAN NEWBURY
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Abicat



Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 8

PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is another type of email scam:

Sir/Madam,

However strange or surprising this contact might seem to you as we have not
met personally or had any dealings with you in the past. I must apologize
for intruding into your private email address, but I humbly ask that you
take due consideration of its importance and immense benefit it will be to
you.

I am a legal consultant/broker based in South Africa. I am currently
representing some members of the Independent Committee of Eminent Persons
(ICEP), Switzerland. (ICEP) is charged with the responsibility of finding
bank accounts in Switzerland belonging to non-Swiss indigenes, which have
remained dormant since World War II. For more information check:
www.dormantaccounts.ch

A dormant account with the sum of Forty Five Million United States Dollars
($45M) as discovered by clients/close associates who are members of (ICEP).
The money included accumulated interest. They needed my assistance since the
transfer can be made easily with my supervision as an experienced broker. My
clients at (ICEP) have confided in me to look for a foreign partner that
will help in putting the funds into the banking system and also assist in
investing the funds into profitable business ventures for mutual benefits.

Since my clients at the (ICEP), Switzerland have mandated me to look for a
foreign partner and that is my aim for contacting you. Please do not despair
because I got your email address from a business advertising website on the
Internet before making my contact with you. I do not intend to fail my
client because I have been a very close associate and legal consultant to
them for the past 20 years.

Bear in mind that we also have well-established contacts at the Claims
Resolution Tribunal (CRT) responsible for handling processing of all claims
on accounts due to non-Swiss citizens. Whereas, uncomplicated claims will be
processed under a "fast track" procedure, which is the procedure, our claims
will be put on.

I have also made contacts with the Trust Company responsible for Dormant
Account Recovery (DAR) in the United Kingdom and also concluded final
arrangements with them to take over the funds by a new beneficiary legally.
As an experienced broker and working with top executive members of (ICEP)
who are also my close associates, I have all secret details and necessary
contacts for claim of the funds without any hitch.

We are willing to offer you as much as 20% of the entire funds and after the
transaction has been completed. There is no risk involved in this
transaction and all the process of the administrative claims will be legally
achieved to transfer the funds in your name as the new beneficiary.

In conclusion, if you are willing and ready to assist us claim the dormant
account smoothly, please indicate in your return reply mail to
josecblanksac@yahoo.co.uk fax number +27-11-5076847 and I will furnish you
with more details on how the transaction will be completed including my
contact telephone number so that you can call me for questions and
clarifications where necessary. We also look forward to doing more deals
with you.

Warm regards,
Joseph C. Blank


This is one of many emails from either people from South Africa or the Ivory Coast beins sent from yahoo accounts to my own yahoo account.
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Trustme



Joined: 12 Feb 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:31 am    Post subject: About The Mr. AGOGO Reply with quote

I recieved the same message in regarts to the Mr. AGOGO lol except no Phone number.

IT IS A PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU A BUSINESS THAT WILL MAKE THE BEGGINNING OF NEVER-ENDING FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND I HOPE THIS PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE AN INCONVENIENCE OR EMBARASSEMENT TO YOU.

I AM CHARLES AGOGO THE ONLY SON OF LATE MR AGOGO MAKA WHO WAS A FAMOUS COCOA MERCHANT. MY LATE FATHER OPERATED HIS COCOA BUSINESS IN ABIDJAN-COTE D'IVOIRE UNDER PARTNERSHIP BUT UNFORTUNATELLY HIS BUSINESS ASSOCIATES POISONED HIM IN ORDER TO CLAIM HIS WEALTH IN A COCKTAIL PARTY HELD IN HIS HONOUR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.WHEN HE WAS POISONED,HE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL.

IT WAS IN THE HOSPITAL THAT HE SECRETLY DISCLOSED TO ME THE CAUSE OF THE SICKNESS AND ALSO THAT HE DEPOSITED THE SUM OF $4.8M(FOUR MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ONLY) IN A SUSPENCE ACCOUNT TO A BANK HERE IN ABIDJAN-COTE D'IVOIRE AND THAT I WAS MADE THE NEXT OF KIN TO INHERIT THE MONEY IN HIS RECORD/FILE.

HE THEREFORE ADVISED ME TO LOOK FOR A RELIABLE,TRUST WORTHY AND GOD-FEARING PERSON WHO WILL ASSIST ME TO TRANSFER THIS FUNDS ABROAD STRICTLY FOR INVESTEMENT PURPOSES.THIS IS BECAUSE HE DIDN'NT WANT HIS ASSOCIATES TO RAISE AN EYEBROW ON HIS FUND.HE ALSO ADVISED ME TO AVOID HIS ASSOCIATES WHO WILL BE RUNNING AFTER MY DEAR LIFE,HE FINALLY DIED IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER TWO DAYS OF ADMISSION.

I AM SOLICITING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE TO TRANSFER THE $4.8M INTO YOUR ACCOUNT FOR AN INVESTMENT PURPOSES OVER THERE IN YOUR COUNTRY.I HOPE TO TRAVEL WITH YOU TO YOUR COUNTRY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF THIS FUNDS.THE CONTACT OF THE BANK WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AS SOON AS YOU SHOW YOUR INTEREST AND WILLINGNESS TO ME.YOU CAN NOW INSTRUCT THEM ON WHERE AND HOW THE MONEY WILL BE TRANSFERRED.

I AM OFFERING YOU 10% OF THE TOTAL SUM OF $4.800.000 AS COMMISSION FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE TO THE TRANSFER OF THIS FUND INTO YOUR COUNTRY.MAY I STRONGLY RE-EMPHASIZE THAT THIS TRANSACTION IS HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL,HITCHFREE AND THIS WILL BE SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED WITHIN 10 DAYS ACCORDING TO YOUR WILLINGNESS.

THANKS FOR YOUR ANTICIPATED CO-OPERATION.

YOURS SINCERELY,
CHARLES AGOGO.

I had done some research this is what I came up with. from their IP Address lol .

BroadBand Tower, Inc.
Sumitomofudosan akasaka bldg 7F,
4-2-6 Akasaka,Minato-ku,Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

role: Japan Network Information Center
address: Kokusai-Kougyou-Kanda Bldg 6F, 2-3-4 Uchi-Kanda
address: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0047, Japan
phone: +81-3-5297-2311
fax-no: +81-3-5297-2312
e-mail: hostmaster@nic.ad.jp
website: http://www.bbtower.co.jp/

They must really think we have STUPID written all over our foreheads lol Idea Rolling Eyes Laughing
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Abicat



Joined: 04 Feb 2007
Posts: 8

PostPosted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yet another scam email I received the other day:

From Rose Guei
Abidjan cote D` Ivoire
West Africa.
Dearest One,
Please do reply me with this email address above for more details about this transaction. Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I am Rose Guei the only duaghter of late Mr. and Mrs. George Guei My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to dearth by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip . My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of ten million,five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD (US$10.5 million) in the trunk box which he deposited in Africa Joint Security assistance company here Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire, that he used my name as his only duaghter for the next of Kin in depositing of the box, and that the secuerity company did not know the content of the box because he deposited it as family valuable. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates. That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management . My Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1) To assist me and see that I get this box out from the security company and transfer the money into your account. (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 23years.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover, My Dear I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. Anticipating to hear from you soon.
Thanks and God bless.
Best regards,
Rose Guei.


Her email address is Rose Guei <rose_guei9222@yahoo.ca
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Miss_Sashna
 
 


Joined: 11 Feb 2007
Posts: 1600
Location: London

PostPosted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anonymous wrote:
I just love playing with fraudsters and spammers, scam people, I usually negotiate with them, make them to give me a ring, I know it costs them a lot. We usually exchange 20-25 messages. When I fed up I just give them non-existing address and non-existing account in non-existing BANK for e.g. CHAV’s BANK international. They usually try to transfer money. When they complain about false info I just tell them - YOU started it first Laughing



Nice one...!!!!!! there are too mnay around..if we all paly around with then they will get the message...
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manav



Joined: 19 Feb 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes it would be a really scam , even i received a email asking me to confirm a big amount shopping from ebay but the amount showed in bill was double than my balance , how i could be possible that you can buy $ 100 product if you have $50 in you account .I noticed that there were similar stories about paypal on http://www.aboutpaypal.org ,
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leyyth



Joined: 05 Mar 2007
Posts: 1

PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:42 pm    Post subject: oops! SCAM Reply with quote

Scam where individual says they will sell their computer and we can transport it using oops! (delivery company)

Then sends out a proffessional looking email from tracking@oops!-online-financial-department.com

Says that oops! is holding the computer and will deliver the item after i transfer money to oops! and that the money will only be transfered to the individual after I have received the computer and signed for it.

But some things wrong with it -

Email asked for only Western Union
Did not give a reference number
Asked to transfer the money directly to this guy and then contact them to say i had transfer the money which would defeat the whole point of using oops!

MOTHERFUCKER what a waste of my life.

I literally must have wasted 2 hours on this twat end
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bluecat



Joined: 09 Mar 2007
Posts: 2

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:00 am    Post subject: dirty dancing tickets - aka jack shurman - singamore@live.nl Reply with quote

contacts anyone wanting DD Tickets and says he has front row, pre theatre meal etc etc 3 tickets for £115 is usual line!

Excuses for sale; Has a broken leg, girflfriend in hospital with possible cancer. This man is sick!

No tickets sent and he has our money! All we have is hassel of going through bank and paypal to get moeny back.
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sallster



Joined: 29 Mar 2007
Posts: 2

PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

something similar happened to me too - though i got the money back from paypal (most of it anyway)
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sapphire2012



Joined: 12 Apr 2007
Posts: 1
Location: bradford

PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:57 am    Post subject: scams Reply with quote

this morning i recieved two e-mails from different people which i think are scams
Dear seller,
i was very impress to see your item post on kijiji so i will like to buy this item because i want to buy ti for my cousin who work nigerians embassy so i will be very happy if you can help me to ship this item to him and i wiLL like pay you your money via money gram or HSBC bank or royal bank of canada so i will like you to get back to me with your full payment details............Thanks...Best Regards...
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bikeman99



Joined: 14 Apr 2007
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 12:08 pm    Post subject: bike scam Reply with quote

a well used phone number!

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Brand New, Low Priced (18-20 " SPECIALIZED SIRRUS - PRO) (£300)
Reply to: Paul - 07947214418
Date: Saturday 14th April

Hi,I have a Specialized Sirrus Pro for sale at a very low price as i no longer use it regularly im in need of a quick sale. The bike is a Lightning fast hybrid machine.
Iv'e had the bike for only 2 months, and is still clean cristine condition. http://www.gumtree.com/london/22/9117522.html

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( 18 - 19" 2007 *Specialized Stumpjumper*) (£200)
Reply to: John 07947214418
Date: Saturday 14th April


Hi i have my Quality 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper for sale at a reasonable as im in need of quick sell.

The bike is in excellent condition, Coloured an Illuminmous Light Green and has been used for about 3 months.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/51/9203451.html

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Brand New Fresh Specialized Hardrock Sport Mountain Bike (£150)
Reply to: 07947214418
Date: Monday 9th April

This is the Brand new fresh red specialized Hardrock sport. I have had this bike for about 3 months but it is still in perfect working and good looking condition.

The only reason that I am selling this bike is because I hardly use it any more and I am in need of quick cash.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/90/9101190.html

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Fresh, Low Priced (2007 Specialized Crossroads) (£115)
Reply to: Jay 07947214418
Date: Friday 23rd March

Hi i have got my qualtiy 2007 Specialized Crossroads for sale, as im hardly using it. Have used it for about 2 months and is still in excellent condition.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/79/8757579.html

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Brand New Giant cyprus (£90)
Reply to: 07947214418
Date: Sunday 18th March

This bike is a great conditioned giant cyprus that is suitable for both men and women that includes quick release seat and wheels that comes with front and back headlights and it is also a size 19 frame, and it is a very smooth riding bike.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/85/8658685.html

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Brand New , (2007 Giant Terrago) w/ Hydraulic, Disc Brakes (£175)
Reply to: Paul - 07947214418
Date: Thursday 8th March

Hi i have my quality Giant Terrago for sale as i do not use it regularly anymore.

The bike is in fresh new condition and has been used for only 2 months.

I ask for a small price as i need a quick sale.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/62/8399762.html

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Brand New, Low Priced ( 18-20" 2007 *Carrera Kraken*) w/Diskbrakes (£180)
Reply to: Daniel - 07955802151
Date: Saturday 14th April

Hi there, this quality 2007 Carrera Kraken bike is up for sale at a Bargain Price compared to shops, as im need of a quick sale.

The bike is in excellent clean cristine condition which I've used it for only 2 months, but now selling because i hardly use it regularly anymore.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/44/9203844.html

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Fresh To Death, Quality (Ridgeback Genesis Day 0:3) (£400)
Reply to: John - 07955802151
Date: Tuesday 10th April

Hi there i have this three month old Genesis Day 03 bike-TOP OF THE RANGE- for sale with unpunctureable tyres, bought for £850+ extras (lock, lights). Not a scratch on it, hardly been used. Very light and stylish. Can send picture message or can come and see it. Will accept around £400. It's a bargain!

http://www.gumtree.com/london/36/9118136.html
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well spotted Bikeman! Those ads are coming down!

Remember you can report these dodgy ads by clicking the 'report this posting for review by Gumtree admin' link and we will take a look.

Also check out our 'Stay Safe' section in our help pages for more info about scams.
http://www.gumtree.com/help/stay_safe
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