Category Archives: Hook, Line and…

Aug 22 2017
Hook, Line and...

What can Brown do for a scam

I love the fact that they did not proof read this message first. The line that says “A scammed copy…” says it all.

Your parcel has been deposited to our office, because the driver was unable to complete the delivery. The delivery attempt was made in the morning, at your home address, but nobody answered the door or the phone.

Please call UPS to reschedule the delivery. You must confirm the information on the delivery slip that the driver left in your mailbox.
A scammed copy of the delivery slip can also be viewed on our website by clicking here.
Shipping Service: UPS Air , Next Day
Date : 21 Aug 2017
Recipient e-mail: [Removed]
Thanks for shipping with us
Mar 31 2010
Hook, Line and..., Too Good

New Government Program…

While this is absolutely a scam, I have to give it to the criminals for something original. They still don’t get the details, which is good for us. Details such as the Department of Justice using a free web-based email account or referring to the amount as “$FIVE MILLION U.S dollars” are a dead giveaway. We won’t even mention the poor grammar, oh wait, we just did.

From: info@fbi.gov

Subject: GET BACK TO US NOW / IN YOUR BEST INTEREST.

Date: March 23, 2010 4:56:38 AM PDT

Reply-To: departmentofjusticegove@[domain removed].com

Good Day

This is notify you that we have arrested some of those internet fraudsters that extorted money from you, We where able to get your email through those that extorted money from you when the FBI /CIA got them arrested , One of them gave us your email address.

WORLD BANK AUDITORS/INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS (IMF) has approved ($FIVE MILLION U.S dollars ) to be send to you for your compensation as one of the scam victim. We have deposited your Funds with BANK OF AMERICA, in order for them to credit your account. You are hereby require to get Department of Justice OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM here in our office to enable us confirm that you are the real owner of this Email, in order for the bank to proceed with the crediting of your account immediately.Note that to get a copy of this form will cost you the sum of $350 dollar you are advice to fill the FORM below and forward it to our office immediately for quick process.

FBI OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

Your Full Name:
Your Country:
Your Home Address:
Your Current Telephone Number:
Your Presents Occupation:
Your Identity:
Your Age:
The Amount You Lost:

Get back to us immediately so that we can inform you where to send the $350.00, for the needed documents to enable your account be credited accordingly.

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Best Regards,

Attorney General,
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001.

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Aug 23 2009
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Bank Job

Since many of Wells Fargo’s customers “feel difficult to make payment to” them, they are willing to give up 10%, or more,  of the payment to you. Either this is why the banks are failing, or it is a scam. Hmmm, let me think for a minute. By the way, I especially like the “destroy the evidence” line at the end of the spam email.

Dear Wells Fargo Customer,

We hereby introduce a part time job offer for only wells fargo customers.If you are a wells fargo customer then you are elgible for this fantastic part time job offer.This job is very simple and easy, we have customers all over usa and most of them feel difficult to make payment to us and hence the payment will be done by the client to you and you have to forward us the funds deducting your 10%.For a start 10% is your commission and then your commission and will increase depending on the number of transactions you make.If you are really intrested in this offer we request you to fill in the the application form below and send us and we will reply you back ASAP.

Full Name:
Complete Address:
Zip Code:
Branch At Which You hold Your Wells Fargo Account:
Do You Hold A Wells Fargo Credit Card (YES/NO):
If So Available Limit:
Phone Number:
Mobile Number:
Occupation:

Reply us with all the informations above to root@[Removed].com

Mr.Frances James
Employment Officer
Officer Code:[Removed]
root@[Removed].com

Note:Delete this message once read.

Thank You For Banking With Wells Fargo.

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Jun 12 2009
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Wachovia Bank Access

And I didn’t even remember having an account at that bank. Good thing they were nice enough to remind me.

[Note: While the link at the bottom looks almost legit, it is not. The actual link goes to http://www.ftp.co.jp which is in Japan, and has no relation to Wachovia. Be careful when you are about to click a link in an email. Most modern email programs will display the actual link if you hover your cursor over it for a couple seconds. You may also notice that there are a couple extra spaces in the link, this is to prevent you for copying it and actually going to the real bank site.]

Restore your Wachovia Bank Access

As a result of too many incorrect attempts to access Wachovia Bank, your access to this service has been frozen. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please log in to Wachovia Bank to restore your account access as soon as possible.

Wachovia Bank: [Link Removed]

Wachovia Bank
ht tps://www.wac hovia.com/

© Wachovia Bank 2009 ABN 48 123 123 124

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Jun 08 2009
Hook, Line and...

When phone calls aren’t enough

When continuous calls to your home phone just aren’t enough. Now they are starting to invade your email. 

[Note: This is a serious issue and several states are now going after these crooks. For more information on how to protect your self, visit the FTC’s page on Warranty Scams: http://www.ftc.gov]

Warranty Scam

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Jun 06 2009
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Scam Alert (except for my email)

While her attorney is advising her that email such as these are fake, the one she is sending you is not. So I guess it is okay to start sending her cash. Right?

Subject: Scam Alert

Attn: My Dear,

I am Mrs. Annette E. Jenkins, I am a US citizen, 48 years Old. I reside in District of Columbia 20534. My residential address is as follows [Removed] First Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20534, United States, am thinking of moving since I am now wealthy. I am one of those that took part in the Compensation in Nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me, I had paid over $42,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment all to no avail.
So I decided to travel down to Nigeria with all my compensation documents, And I was directed to meet Mr. Izu Michael, who is the member of COMPENSATION AWARD COMMITTEE and a Human Rights Activist (Lawyer), and I contacted him and he explained everything to me. He said whoever is contacting us through emails are fake.
He took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Compensation payment. Right now I am the most happiest woman on earth because I have received my compensation funds amounteing to $15,000,000.00 Moreover, Mr. Izu Michael, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their payments and I saw your email as one of the scam victims, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to contact Mr. Izu Michael
You have to contact him directly on this information below.
COMPENSATION AWARD HOUSE
Name : Mr. Izu Michael (Barrister)
Email: izumichael@[Domain Removed].net
Phone: +234 803 [Number Removed]
You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing.
The only money I paid after I met Mr. Izu Michael was just $580 for the paper works, take note of that.
Thank You and Be Blessed.

Mrs. Annette E. Jenkins
[Removed] First Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20534
USA.

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May 19 2009
Hook, Line and...

Please help the rich!

Even rich criminals need help sometimes, lets join them and commit another crime.

Dear Friend ,

I am Mrs.Ruth Madoff, wife of bernard madoff.

I am actually going through some kind of difficult time with my family right now, as my husband is at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York City.

My husband Sentencing is scheduled for June 16, 2009 and he is likely to face a maximum sentence of 150 years in prison and $170 billion in restitution, so there is need for me to move out alot of my personal funds and peronal belongings around the world , particularly  from outside america, but i need somebody to trust now, because i cannot receive funds here in america right now.

I would need your help in acquiring some properties and keeping some large cash amount for me. but first i would  prefer to chat with you either on yahoo chat or Skype. if you are not comfortable with yahoo then write me, so we can communicate via email.

This is very urgent, i would have to entrust a large amount of money into your hands  and some personal valueables. But this would have to be very confidential, just between me and you, because the press are afetr  me and my husband name all over the headlines, because of his Wall street business.

Anyway! don’t be scared about the risk, it is a very safe deal i can assure you of your condidentiality.

Yours Sincerely

Mrs. Ruth Alpern Madoff

Email Contact: ruthmadoff013@[Domain Removed].com

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May 14 2009
Hook, Line and..., Too Good

Western Union Refund

It is amazing I keep getting all these refunds for things I never purchased. Must be my Doppelgänger.

 

From: support@westernunion.com

Subject: Western Union Transfer MTCN: 6598390484

Date: May 13, 2009 4:21:35 AM PDT

 

Dear Customer!

The money transfer you have sent on the 11th of March has not been received by the recipient.
According to the Western Union regulation the transfers which are not collected in 30 business days are to be returned to sender.
To collect funds you need to print the invoice attached to this mail and visit the nearest Western Union branch.

Thank you!

[Attachment with Bogus address removed]

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May 13 2009
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Another IRS Refund

Notice the bogus domain name in the email address. It isn’t really important, because the form they attached goes to their address in Colorado. If you believe you have received such a message, you can visit the IRS page to report it directly.

From: irs@irs.agencygovernment.gov

Subject: Confidential Information

Date: May 26, 1936 3:00:00 AM PST

Reply-To: no-reply@irs.agencygovernment.gov

This is Francis V. from the Refund Operations Department at Internal Revenue Service

(United States Department of the Treasury).

After the last annual calculation of your fiscal activity we have determined that you
are eligible to receive a tax refund of $184.23.

Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 3-9 days in order to process it.

A refund can be delayed for a variety of reason. For exemple (invalid records or
applying after the deadline).
The good news is that Internal Revenue Service will make this refund directly to your
visa and/or mastercard linked to your checking/savings account instead a check or a direct deposit.

To access the form for your tax refund, please continue to our secure server
attachment form.

Important: Do not use credit and/or american express or discover cards. Only cards that
are linked to your checking/savings account are accepted.

Regards,

Francis V.
Internal Revenue Service – Tax Refund Specialist
[Attachment Removed]

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Mar 05 2009
Hook, Line and..., Lost in Translation

Monkeys in a room

Wow, they are waiting to hear from me? 
That last paragraph is great also. It is a technique used to make the message look legit to spam filters.

From:p2yRe_197D8eXKx@[Domain Removed]

Subject: Give me a ring

Date: March 4, 2009 11:23:26 AM PST

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