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The New Nigerian Scam
I just received my favorite email this week, which is saying a lot, considering I also got free Anime porn in the mail.
Check out this email — the new Nigerian scam is telling you they want to reward you for being scammed!
From: mail@comzbag.com
Subject: 2008 Scam Victims Reimbursement
Date: May 26, 2008 11:04:58 PM PDT
ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION,
15A Awolowo Road Ikoyi,
Lagos NIGERIA.
Website: www.efccnigeria.org
TEL:234-1-4011087
Email:revodili1958@live.com
FRAUD VICTIMS/$950,000
OUR REF: 10667FV
YOUR REF: 890
ATTN: BENEFICIARIES,
I write to bring to your notice as a delegate from the Nigerian Government Reimbursement committee under the strict supervision of the United Nations to pay Five Thousand Nigerian 419 scam victims the sum of $950,000 USD (Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars Only) each.
You are however listed as one of the beneficiaries for these payments. You are expected to get back to us for your immediate reimbursement.
As a result of this laudable recommendations, you are hereby informed that during the last U.N. meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, it was alarmed so much by the rest of the world on the lose of funds by various foreigners to the scam artists operating in syndicates all over the world today.
In other to redeem the good image of our country, the President has ordered the immediate payment of $950,000 USD each to the affected victims in accordance with the U.N. recommendations. Due to the corrupt and inefficient Banking Systems in Nigeria, these payments are to be made by BARCLAYS BANK PLC, UK as the corresponding paying bank under the funding assistance of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Presently, Two Thousand Five Hundred Beneficiaries have been paid, more than 50% of the Victims are from the United States, while about 40% are from other parts of the world.
Your particulars were among those mentioned by some of the Syndicates That were apprehended in Lagos, Nigeria as one of the victims of the operations, you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to anybody for any reason whatsoever as the U.S. secret service in conjunction with The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has swage into action to track this criminals down. Once again, you are expected to keep it secret until these criminals are all apprehended.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) (Motto: No Body is Above the Law) have combined effort with the United Nation Anti-crime Commission to alleviate the plight of these victims as well as redeeming the image of our dear country
Many Banks, Universal firms, Companies and individuals have been in Bankruptcy today, due to the activity of these hoodlums However, a Thorough investigation have revealed that these people have dropped over 500,000 victims across the world, after collecting their money falsely, many as a result of this have committed suicide, while other are now living in abject poverty.
As regards these on going developmental strive; we have over 200 suspects at hand, 135 in kirikri prisons. While many are awaiting trial, we are still in search of others, who think they are wise, and hope that you will assist by giving any vital information that could lead to the apprehension of these hoodlums.
Contact Rev. Joseph Odili my secretary immediately you receive this message via his email or call him on his number for quick and urgent response:
Email: revodili1958@live.com
Telephone: +234-1-4011087
And reconfirm to him your personal information’s below.
NAME IN FULL………………….
YOUR CELL NUMBER………………….
CONTACT ADDRESS ………………NOT P.O BOX
Rev. Odili is well informed about your compensation, contact him immediately without any delay. He is waiting to hear from you. Most importantly, do note that your early response to this development will be appreciated.
We shall be waiting to hearing from you been certain that your response will be that you are satisfied and willing to claim your $950,000 USD (Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars Only) Reimbursement funds.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Daniel Edewor
The New Nigerian Scam Might Be a Nigerian Scam or Advance-Free Fraud
WTF is a Nigerian Scam or Advance-Fee Fraud?
Nigerian scam emails actually began as snail mail and faxes — the way Nigerian scams work is less about technology, and more about gaining your confidence and taking advantage of your compassion.
Thank god I don’t have a heart, eh?
A Nigerian scam — AKA an advance-fee fraud — is more formulaic than a Brangelina movie. Here’s the typical story: you receive an email from a loaded government official or legal representative of someone wealthy who has recently died. The funds of this scam character need to be transferred out of the country for whatever reason, and if as a “dear Christian brother or sister” you help them do this, you’ll be “most blessed” with a large chunk of change (usually 40-50% of millions).
Yeah, even though they never met you.
If you reply saying you’re in, the scammer lays out the plan: it usually involves you filling out faked government forms, then wiring the scammer some money to bribe an official or two to get the funds out of the country. Once you get involved, the scammer will keep telling you they need just a little bit more money for this, a few more thousand for that, and that your reward will increase with your patience.
Or the scammer’ll just wire even more cash out of your bank account without telling you and flee./
Laid out just so, the Nigerian scam seems too obvious, right? Unfortunately, it’s human nature that once you’ve invested in something, you’ll want to see the deal through. And it doesn’t hurt a Nigerian scammer’s business that in extreme cases, you can be sincerely threatened you if you try to bail on the deal.
Rule of thumb: if it sounds too good to be true, it is.
However, I’m still waiting for my Russian bride to arrive in the mail.
True love that costs a couple hundred pounds is the exception to my rule.
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Mark wrote:
Dude that is the best. You think if I gave them my address and passport number I could get a free unicorn along with that money? LOL