Scam artists routinely use the names and identities of real people and legitimate businesses in their con games. The people being named have nothing to do with the scam, of course: they are victims of the scammers just as you will be if you take the bait. Here is a familiar “plane crash scam” that [...]
‘Considering your vast experience in business, I would like you to be the manager of the funds for investment in your country.’
‘Why i am contacting you is to present you to our bank as the next of Kin to the deceased customer.’
‘I came across your file which was marked X and your released disk painted RED.’
‘You have been listed and approved for this payment as one of the scammed victims.’
‘Long over due funds has been fainally approved for direct payment to your account without involving any third party.’
‘I am the Barrister who contacted you long ago for an Inheritance claims, regards to my late client.’
‘We decided to send an email through this address hoping to find out if you are Dead or Alive.’
‘The UN has ordered Western Union to take full responsibility in the transfer process of your funds.’
‘Your Lawyer came to my office few days ago with a letter, claiming to be your true representative.’
‘My late father was once the director of West Africa gold miners association until his death.’
‘I have before me list of payment files, which have been identified either as an over-invoiced sum or ghost file.’
‘We discover that the late German died along side with his wife and children who supposed to be his next of kin.’
‘We shall proceed to issue all payments to Joel A. Goodman, if we do not hear from you in the next seven days.’
‘Late Engr. Jurgen Krugger died on the 13th day of December, 2004, and his WILL is now ready for execution.’
‘If you can be of an assistance to us we will be pleased to offer to you 10% Of the total fund. I await your soonest response.’
‘Gregory John Kenzig was my client for over a decade. He died in a auto accident in June 2007.’
‘You are advice to email me via my private mailbox at: mrsfaridad@aol.com I expect your prompt response.’
‘We managed to move funds belonging to Saddam Hussein’s family. The total amount is US$25 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills.’
‘I will configure your name on our database as holder of the Non-Investment Account. Kindly forward your response to mrwuddah@sify.com.’
‘We have already sent you The USD$5000.00 dollars through Western union as we have been given the mandate to transfer your full compensation.’
‘My father was in Buake, a northern city to negotiate for the purchase of a cocoa plantation when he was shot and killed by the rebel troupes.’
‘A woman came to MY SECRETARY OFFICE few Days Ago with a letter, Claiming to be your true Representative.’
‘I honestly want this matter to be resolved immediately, please contact me with my private e-mail address (e-mail: johnson1wood@yahoo.co.jp).’
‘Please contact me with this email private email for more details and information (marisafamily20010@yahoo.co.jp).’
‘Upon the receipt of my massage please get back to me through my private email address: office_ecowas@yahoo.com.hk.’
‘I would like you to stand as the next of kin to my deceased client, Mr Richard R. Lyons, who died in a plane crash in January 8, 2003.’
‘Before his death he had given me a certificate of deposit of some magnaniuous funds with 96KG of Gold dust.’
‘I would like you to stand as the next of kin to my deceased client, Mr David Clemetson, who died in a plane crash.’
‘Please reply me true this my private mail for security reason: drmiketanta1922@gala.net or phone:+ 27 837-704-945.’
‘Now feel free and get in touch with my secretary Mr Collins Doglas in Cotono, Benin Republic on his E-mail address collinsdoglas@sify.com.’
‘Kindly contact the representative ATM Payment Officer dr. harris conklin. Email dr.harrisco@gala.net.’
‘My Contact Number Is: +852-367-86701. Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated.’
‘I am Barack OBAMA, the President of the united States of America (USA). Please contact me by my private email only (elpresidente@acorn.ve).’
‘Please it is important you contact me via my private Email: tonywaters007@gmail.com.’