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Crude Oil Sales Scam letter

User photo not available Thursday, 07 August 08 - 10:12 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

This came in this morning. An oldie  in terms of 419 scams but apparently still in use. DON'T FALL FOR IT.  

From: "Lomza Saton" <lomza_saton350@yahoo.com>
To:
Subject: CRUDE OIL SALES VENTURE.
Date: Friday, 8 August 2008 8:21 a.m.

Dear,
 
I wish to introduce you to this highly prospective crude oil sale venture. What do I mean? I propose that we become partners in a crude oil sales project under the umbrella of the National Petroleum Agency of Sao Tome and Principe. I am presently in Sao Tome and Principe Liaison In South Africa .
 
In this project, we will register either your company or a joint company with the local Corporate Affairs Commission of Sao Tome and Principe ; re-assign an already allocated crude oil sale license to the company and act as representative of the Petroleum Agency in selling of crude oil to the end buyers.
 
I have assisted a company based in Oman, Middle East to secure a crude oil sale license allocation in 2005. The director of this company, Mr. Ahmed Syed could not actualize his dream in this project as he; the sole owner of the company was unfortunately struck by stroke therefore incapable of involving in active business.
 
I will package you as the crude oil sale license beneficiary if you are interested. We would re-assign the sale license earlier given to Mr. Ahmed to your/our company. This will give your company/our joint company the legal authority to act as crude oil sales agent/representative for the petroleum agency.
 
The assignment of the crude oil sale license allocation to our company gives us the privilege to operate as first lifters of crude oil from the block. This attracts US$2.00 discount per barrel to the lifter. The US$2.00 is our (lifter) entitlement from the local petroleum agency (national petroleum agency), also been able to get final buyers entitles us also to a US$1.00 discount from the discount given to the end buyer as "mandates". As we are going to be lifting 2 million barrels per month from the block, US$2.00 discount from local petroleum agency sums up to US$4 million per month. And US$1.00 discount from the end buyer comes to US$2 million per month.
 
This totals to US$6 million gross coming to our group per transaction/per month. On equity sharing ration, both of us will be netting in a cool US$6 Million as profits monthly. This proceeds known as commissions will be shared equally on equity between the both of us at the end of every sales operation month. This implies that shall both go home with US$3 Million each.
 
This project is highly prospective and presently the most legitimate money making machinery someone can set up. What is so interesting about the project is that our both presence is not much needed, rather after the registration of your/our company and obtaining the crude oil sales license, we would connect buyers to the Petroleum Agency by any means we choose and our commissions will be directed instantly to our nominated company bank co-ordinates.
 
I will gladly appreciate your understanding and keen interest to be part of this moving train called CRUDE OIL SALES VENTURE.
 
Please feel free to contact me on the number below or reply to this private email
 
Thanks
Lomza Saton
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Hi, this is the FBI

User photo not available Wednesday, 09 July 08 - 01:38 AM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

I had a good laugh reading this piece of junk coming into my mailbox. To crazy for words of course. On the other had I keep in mind that every now and then people still fall for these letters.

The FBI using different non-government email addresses, from Australia??? and look at all the typos.

Well, the FBI will not be contacting you by email and mist of all not using an email address as below. Don't fall for it please, mark as junk (so it will next time be caught by a filter), move to junk or delete and whatever you do don't answer.

Subject: KINDLY GIVE THIS MATTER AN URGENT ATTENTION.
From: "FBI" waw1@optusnet.com.au
Reply to: FBI www-fbi-us.gov@live.com
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:21:07 -0700

ANTI CRIME DEPARTMENT/WASHINGTON DC FIELD

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY,

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL ADVICE FROM THE FBI FORIEGN REMMITTANCE/TELEGRAPHIC DEPT. ,IT HAS COME TO OUR NOTICE THAT THE H.S.B.C BANK LIVERPOOL DISTRICT , HAS RELEASED 10,500,000.00 U.S DOLLARS INTO YOUR ACCOUNT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH FACILITIES TO EFFECT THIS PAYMENT FROM UNITED KINGDOM TO YOUR ACCOUNT, USED WHAT WE KNOW AS A SECRET DIPLOMATIC TRANSIT PAYMENTS.T.D.P TO PAY THIS FUND THROUGH ATM ,THEY USED THIS MEANS TO COMPLETE THE PAYMENT, AND INSTEAD OF PAYING 10.5 MILLION.

THEY ARE STILL ,WAITING FOR CONFIRMATION FROM YOU ON THE TRANSFER.
RECORDS WHICH WE HAVE HAD WITH THIS METHOD OF PAYMENT IN THE PAST HAS ALWAYS BEEN RELATED TO TERRORIST ACTS,WE DO NOT WANT YOU TO GET INTO TROUBLE AS SOON AS THESE FUNDS RELFLECT INTO YOUR ACCOUNT IN THE U.S.A, SO IT IS OUR DUTY AS A WORD WIDE COMMISSION TO CORRECT THIS LITTLE PROBLEM BEFORE THIS FUND IS TRANSFERRED .

DUE TO THE INCREASED DIFFICULTY AND UNNECESSARY SCRUTINY BY THE AMERICAN AUTHORITIES WHEN FUNDS COME FROM OUTSIDE OF EUROPE, AND THE MIDDLE EAST, THE F.B.I BANK COMMISSION FOR EUROPE HAS STOPED THE TRANSFER ON ITS PAYMENT OF $10,500,000.00 TO DEBIT YOUR RESERVE ACCOUNT AND PAY YOU THROUGH A SECURED DIPLOMATIC TRANSIT ACCOUNT (S.D.T.A). WE GOVERN AND OVERSEE FUNDS TRANSFER FOR THE WORLD BANK AND THE REST OF THE WORLD . WE ADVICE YOU CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY,AS THE FUNDS HAVE BEEN STOPED AND ARE BEIGN HELD IN OUR OFFICE HERE , UNTIL YOU CAN BE ABLE TO PROVIDE US ,(WITH THE ENCODED F.B.I ORDER FOR TRANSFER ),WE ADVICE YOU PRESENT US WITH A DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY SEAL OF TRANSFER WITHIN 3 DAYS FROM THE BANK WHERE THE FUNDS WERE TRANSFERED FROM FOR US TO CERTIFY THAT THE FUNDS THAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO RECIEVE FROM NIGERIA ARE ANTI-TERRORIST/DRUG FREE OR WE SHALL HAVE CAUSE TO CROSS AND IMPOUND THE PAYMENT,WE SHALL RELEASE THE FUNDS IMMEEDIATELY WE RECIEVE THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT .

The name we have on the fund as the rightfull beneficiary is.That is why we have decided to contact you directly to acquire the proper verifications and proof from you to show that you are the rightfull person to receive this fund, because the above mentioned amount is a big amount of money,that is why we want to make sure is a clear and legal money you are about to receive Be informed that the fund have hit your account , but right now we have ask the bank not to release the fund to anybody that comes to them , unless we ask them to do so, because we have to carry out our investigations first before releasing the fund to you. Note that the fund is in the BANK OF AMERICA right now,but we have ask them not to credit your account yet,because we need some proof and verifications from you before releasing the funds.

So to this regards you are to reassure and proof to us that what you are about to receive is a clean money by sending to us FBI Identification Record and also Certificate Of Ownership to satisfy to us that the money your about to receive is real money. You are to forward the documents to us immediately if you have it with in your posession, if you dont have it let us know so that we will direct and inform you where to obtain the document and send to us so that we will ask the bank holding the funds .This Documents are to be issued to you from the place where the fund was transfer from, so get back to us immediately if you dont have the document so that we will inform you the particular place and what it will takes to obtain it in Federal Republic Of Nigeria, because we have come to realize that the fund is transfered from the Federal Republic Of Nigeria.
An FBI Identification Record and Certificate Of Ownership often referred to as a Criminal History Record or Rap Sheet, is a listing of certain information taken from fingerprint submissions retained by the FBI in connection with arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service.
The United States Department of Justice Order 556-73 establishes rules and regulations for the subject of an FBI Identification Record to obtain a copy of his or her own Record for review. The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division processes these requests to chek illegal activities in U.S.A.
An individual may request a copy of his or her own FBI Identification Record for personal review or to challenge information on the Record. Other reasons an individual may request a copy of his or her own Identification Record may include international adoption or to satisfy a requirement to live or work in a foreign country or recieve funds from another country (i.e., Certificate Of Ownership, letter of good conduct, criminal history background, etc.)

THESE CONDITION IS

VALID UNTIL :

11TH OF JUly 2008 AFTER WE SHALL TAKE ACTIONS ON CANCELLING THE PAYMENT AND THEN CHARGE YOU WITH THE FOR ILLEGALLY MOVING FUNDS OUT OF NIGERIA .
GURANTEE :

FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED ON CONFIRMATION OF THE DOCUMENT.
:DOCUMENTED PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
VIA CONSULER SERVICES AND UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. U.S.A.
011335463820++
22654 CBBANK NG
421044 AMBANK ++
DOCUMENTED PROOF OF OWNERSHIP
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1 SW78
A67432 FILE- 11.9.2002 512. 21 41**
Message PIN code No.. (CA \34209XXG) NGLG CD GBXXO
SECA /# ORDER : CBN A/C # 700690695 FINAL TERMINAL:
US GOVERNMENT BANKING : BANK OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK-N/Y
ACCOUNT OFFICER : UNDETERMINED
TELEPHONE#: +4470*** ****
FAX#: +443011 *** ****
FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO : CONTRACT VALUE : $10.5 Million CONFIRMED A/C #:
FEE: ORIGIN PAYMENT US $ AUTHORITY CODE: UNCN/7468
EXECUTIVE INSTRUCTION: DO NOT FRAGMENT FUND. TEL: SECURED
FINAL TERMINAL TOTAL: US$ (10.5 MILLION) FAX: SECURED
VALUE DATE: 07-11/-08
FINAL INSTRUCTION:
60F CREDIT PAYMENT INSTRUCTION: IRREVOCABLE CREDIT GUARANTEE
61E BENEFICIARY HAS FULL POWER WHEN VALIDATION IS CLEARED
62 BENNEFICIARIES BANK IN U.S.A. , CAN ONLY RELEASE FUNDS-
62 UPON CONFIRMATION FROM THE WORLD BANK/UNITED NATIONS.
64 BEARERS MUST CLEAR BANK PROTOCOL AND VALIDATION REQUEST
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: We have asked for the above documents to make available the most complete and up-to date records possible for the enhancement of public safety, welfare and security of Society while recognizing the importance of individual privacy rights.. If you fail to provide the Documents to us, we will charge you with the FBI and take our proper action against you for not proofing to us the legitimate of the fund you are about to receive.



Sincerely ,

FBI Director
Robert S. Mueller, III




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Nigerian Scams: Who Wouldn't Like To Fall For This One

User photo not available Wednesday, 05 September 07 - 04:30 AM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

It is not every day you get a nice offer for an ATM card with a serious credit in your name. I was almost tempted to reply lol.


ATM INTERNATIONAL CREDIT SETTLEMENT
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
OCEANIC BANK NIGERIA  PLC
 

ATTENTION HONORABLE BENEFICIARY,

THIS IS TO OFFICIALLY INFORM YOU THAT WE HAVE VERIFIED YOUR CONTRACT INHERITANCE FILE AND FOUND OUT THAT WHY YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR PAYMENT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT FULFILLED THE OBLIGATIONS GIVEN TO YOU IN RESPECT OF YOUR CONTRACT/INHERITANCE PAYMENT.

SECONDLY, WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT YOU ARE STILL DEALING WITH THE NONE OFFICIALS IN THE BANK,ALL YOUR ATTEMPT TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF THE FUND TO YOU. WE WISH TO ADVISE YOU THAT SUCH AN ILLEGAL ACT LIKE THIS HAVE TO STOP IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT SINCE WE HAVE DECIDED TO BRING A SOLUTION TO YOUR PROBLEM. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE ARRANGED YOUR PAYMENT THROUGH OUR SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTER ASIA PACIFIC, THAT IS THE LATEST INSTRUCTION FROM MR. PRESIDENT,UMARU
MUSA  YAR'ADUA (GCFR)  PRESIDENT   FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF
NIGERIA AND FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE.

THIS CARD CENTER WILL SEND YOU AN ATM CARD WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW YOUR MONEY IN ANY ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD,BUT THE MAXIMUM IS ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER DAY, SO IF YOU LIKE TO RECIEVE YOUR FUND THIS WAY PLEASE LET US KNOW BY CONTACTING THE CARD PAYMENT CENTER AND ALSO SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO HIM IN ORDER TO PROCEED IMMEDIATELY:

1. FULL NAME
2. PHONE AND FAX NUMBER
3. ADDRESS WERE YOU WANT THEM TO SEND
THE ATM CARD TO(P.O BOX NOT ACCEPTABLE)
4. YOUR AGE AND CURRENT OCCUPATION
5. A COPY OF YOUR IDENTIFICATION

HOWEVER, KINDLY FIND BELOW THE CONTACT PERSON:

MR SADIQ ALMAN
DIRECTOR, ATM PAYMENT
DEPARTMENT
MOBILE PHONE:+234-703-22-878-96
EMAIL:sadiq_alman101@yahoo.com

THE ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTER HAS BEEN MANDATED TO ISSUE OUT
($8,300,000.00) AS PART PAYMENT FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR 2007. ALSO FOR YOUR INFORMATION, YOU HAVE TO STOP ANY FURTHER COMMUNICATION WITH ANY OTHER PERSON(S) OR OFFICE(s) TO AVOID ANY HITCHES IN RECEIVING YOUR ATM PAYMENT.

FOR ORAL DISCUSSION, I CAN BE REACHED ON OR EMAIL ME BACK AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR FURTHER DIRECTION AND ALSO UPDATE ME ON ANY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED OFFICE.

NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF IMPOSTORS, WE HEREBY ISSUED YOU OUR CODE OF CONDUCT, WHICH IS (ATM-811) SO YOU HAVE TO INDICATE THIS CODE WHEN CONTACTING THE CARD CENTER BY USING IT AS YOUR SUBJECT.

BEST REGARDS,

DR ATIKU BELLO
CHIEF AUDITOR TO THE PRESIDENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

 


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ANZ Phishing Scam Letter & The Importance of Browser Updates

User photo not available Monday, 18 June 07 - 08:37 AM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

Thanks to a the kind contribution of one of the readers of this blog I was made aware of this ANZ phishing scam letter. Even though I have previously explained some of the signs that something is wrong, it is necessary to again do it since many recipients still fall for these scams, aimed at getting your confidential information. Thank you David!

There is good news, the latest versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer warn you that "something smells phishy" here.

Here is the letter.

From: ANZ Bank <ssl@anz.com.au>
Date: Jun 18, 2007 11:31 AM
Subject: Account Security Notification
To:


Dear Valued Customer,
Days ago, our online banking security team
has observed multiple logons on your account,
from different blacklisted IP's, that's why
we have issued this security warning.
Your online banking access has been Blocked,
to prevent further unauthorized access for your safety.

We have decided to put an extra verification process
to ensure your identity and your account security. Please click on
Sign in to Secured Online Banking
to continue to the verification process.
(Failure to verify your account details may lead to account termination)

© Copyright 2007 Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522
ANZ Internet Banking, Issued by ANZ Banking Corporation.

Now where does this web address lead us to: http://www.actushare.com/szlivre/jp/online.anz.com.au/index.html

No how likely is it that this link is valid?
You guessed it! It is a fraud, a site set up for the purpose of phishing.Another one of those scams used by phishers to try and obtain your private details.


Update your Browser?
I suggest you try and follow the link and see what happens.

When I followed the link with the latest version of Firefox, this is what I saw happening on my screen:


 
A warning that this was a suspect site.

Likewise when I opened the link with the latest version of Internet Explorer.



IF YOU FOLLOWED THE LINK  AND DID NOT SEE THIS WARNING :

UPDATE YOUR BROWSER

The latest version of Firefox can be downloaded here
The latest version of Internet Explorer can be downloaded here
 
Staying updated is important for your own and other's safety on the net.

As a good start:
  • the latest version of your browser, preferably one with a warning system like Firefox and Internet Explorer
  • A firewall that is regularly updated (recommended product Zone alarm)
  • A virus scanner , if you don't want to pay, get AGV free version
  • An anti spyware  program such as  Adaware  (free) or Spybot.
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The BBC Guide to Identifying a Phishing Scam

User photo not available Monday, 14 May 07 - 04:38 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

Even though I have done some articles on this issue in the past, I would like to share a link that helps you in identifying a physhing scam.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/06/
technology_how_to_spot_a_phish/html/1.stm

Through a simple 6 step presentation the general characteristics of a phishing scam are given away:

  • general greetings instead of your name
  • the email address used by the phisher is not the same as the one the bank knows and uses
  • wrong account details to lure you into responding and make things look more official
  • gramatical and spelling errors in the text of the mail
  • links in body of mail and status bar are not the same
  • links that are incorrect but look very similar to trusted links at first glance: www.paypai.com instead of www.paypal.com
Still the best advise, don't respond and call your bank if in doubt.
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Are New Zealand Banks and their Customers Targetted by Phishers? YES!!!

User photo not available Tuesday, 30 January 07 - 10:49 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

Recently I reported on a Westpac hoax. A letter sent out by scrupulous phishers to get you details. well in the past week the other New Zealand banks saw their own "personalised" version of the same type of phishing scam.

Whatever you do, do not click on the links,
they are all leading you to nothing but trouble !!!!!

For anyone in doubt, call your bank and ask or check their website and see what is going on.The bank will not sent you emails as the ones below however so don't believe a word of it. And check your status bar so you see what the real link is you are lead to.

Here's number 1




Dear kiwibank customer ,
 
In the New Year 2007, The kiwibank Technical Department is performing a scheduled software upgrade to improve the quality of online banking services.
 
All online banking customers should click the link below to begin the user verification procedure.
 
http://www.kiwibank.co.nz/Security_Update/default.asp?cust_verify=hmp
And the real link is http://yt4.phpnet.us/kiwibankonlineconfirmationform.internetbanking.login.htm
 
These instructions are sent to and should be followed by all kiwibank clients, to avoid service deactivation after the system upgrade is completed.
 
We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.
 
kiwibank Tecnical Service Department.
 
 
©2007 Kiwibank Limited
( Terms of Access )

Oops they accidentally used a NBNZ link www.nbnz.co.nz/terms/default.htm

And number 2

 
Dear National Bank customer ,
 
In the New Year 2007, The National Bank of New Zealand Technical Department is performing a scheduled software upgrade to improve the quality of online banking services.
 
All online banking customers should click the link below to begin the user verification procedure.
 
http://www.nbnz.co.nz/Security_Update/default.asp?cust_verify=hmp

And the real link is
http://nz1.phpnet.us/1www.nbnz.co.nz/confirmationform.htm
 
These instructions are sent to and should be followed by all National Bank of New Zealand clients, to avoid service deactivation after the system upgrade is completed.
 
We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.
 
National Bank of New Zealand Service.
 
 
©2006 The National Bank of New Zealand, part of ANZ National Bank Limited
( Terms of Access )

And Number 3


 
 
 
Dear ASB customer ,
 
ASB Bank Limited is performing an update of the online system. The FastNet online account servers will be upgraded to a much more secure online system.
 
 
Due to this, access to these services will be unavailable from 00:01 to 06:00 (AEST) on Wednesday 31 January 2007 for the scheduled system maintenance.
 
 
Y ou are requested to please update your account information at any of the following links which apply to you.
 
FastNet Client Confirmation Procedure (Link Removed by Author)

And the real link is http://ap1.phpnet.us/www.asb.co.nz/ASB%20FastNet%20Confirmation.htm 

These instructions are sent to and should be followed by all ASB Bank Limited clients, to avoid service deactivation after the system upgrade is completed.
 
 
We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.
 
 
ASB Bank Technical Service.
 
 
Copyright © 2006, ASB Bank Limited. All rights reserved
 
© ASB Bank Limited 2006
Privacy Statement FastNet Classic Terms Internet Access Terms                                                                                                                   
 
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A Scam Letter by Barr.Funsho kupolokun.

User photo not available Saturday, 20 January 07 - 08:25 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

Yep here we have one again. This time from the following sender: infoonline2007@virgilio.it
barr.funsho2007@yahoo.co.uk

barr.
funsho kupolokun

Whatever you do, don't fall for it.

Greeting from Barr.Funsho kupolokun.

Attn: Sir/Madam

I got your
contact over the internet as a trustworthy and reliable person. please
pay attention and understand my reason of contacting you today through
this email.

My name is barr.funsho kupolokun I am the personal
solicitor to a foriegner, Late Mr. Morris
Thompson ,an American who
unfortunately lost his life in the plane crash of Alaska Airlines
Flight 261, which crashed on January 31 2000.

You may read more about
the crash on visiting this C.N.N News internet website.http://archives.
cnn.com/2000/US/02/01/alaska.airlines.list/

I desprately need your
assistance to secure and move huge sums of money left behind by my late
client to the tune of $26.000,000,000 (Twenty six million united states
dollars). I will pay you 20% of the total sum for your coperation in
this matter.

I will give you more details,on your positive response,
also include in your reply and acknowledgement of this mail your tel
number so that we can disscuss in details.

Yours
Faithfully,
barr.
funsho kupolokun

Sounds too good to be true: well it is!
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The Westpac Scam Letter

User photo not available Saturday, 20 January 07 - 02:36 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters

Recently I received this very crafty scam letter. I will share some thoughts with you but first here is the letter. Throughout you will find my comments.


Dear Westpac client ,
 
 
Westpac advises customers to ignore emails requesting confidential information.
 
It has come to our attention that there has been a variation of a phishing email circulating, which targets Westpac customers. The email asks you to click on a link to confirm your email address. Clicking on the link will direct you to a website which will attempt to download a Trojan virus onto your PC.
 
Any Westpac customers who we have identified as compromised by this virus will have their Westpac account suspended. If this has happened to you, please call 1300 655 505 to have your account reactivated.
Now so far this seems like a very friendly email, showing genuine concern for Westpac's valued customers. Let's start of by saying that many recipients of this email are not a customer of Westpac. So why sdid you open it in the first place? I know why I do: te report it to you.

We advise all customers to ensure your PC has the latest anti-virus protection software installed, in addition to verifying their Westpac Internet banking account.
 
If you have not verified your online banking information, please do so now.
 
All online banking customers should click the link below to begin the user verification procedure.
 
Click on your location to begin the confirmation process.

DO NOT TRY TO GO TO THIS LINK IT WILL NOT BRING YOU TO ANY WESTPAC WEBSITE!!!
 
 
https://online.westpac.com.au/pkmsconfirm?filename=Authenticate-+WBC.html
When you look at the bottom of your screen you will see the link below appear.
 http://lxi3.phpnet.us/www.westpac.com.au/Westpac%20Internet%20Banking.htm
As said, this has nothing to do with Westpac. !!!!!
These instructions are sent to and should be followed by all Westpac customers.
 
We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your cooperation.
 
Westpac Technical Service
 
 
Call for more information on 1300 655 505
 
General advice in this email has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.
Before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness. Consider our disclosure documents ,
which include Product Disclosure Statements (PDS) for some products.
The PDS is relevant when deciding whether to acquire or hold a product.
By accessing and viewing this website you agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions of this website .
Copyright © 2006 Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141
And this is where you could get off guard. The links provided n the next part of the email are genuine. The disclosure documents link and and Terms and Conditions are both links to Westpac. Even the telephone number provided is for real.

All in all a a crafty scam letter. You will be asked to provide information more importantly your banking details.  Whatever you do DELETE this message or publish it on your blog.

OR IF YOU WANT TO BE SURE, CALL YOUR WESTPAC BRANCH AND ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Scam Letter from Abidjan, Ammed Idris

User photo not available Tuesday, 16 January 07 - 12:36 PM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters


And another Scam letter I found in my Mailbox today.

Dear one
 
My name is Ammed  Idris, the only child of late Alhaji Mohammed Idris who died in the last political crisis, My mother died last five months.My late father is a famous Gold merchant and a politician base in Abidjan the economic capital of Ivory Coast(Cote d'ivore).I am seeking for your urgent attention to help me transfer the sum of Six million eight hundred thousand United State Dollars( US$6.800,000.00) in to your Bank account.
  
Please I want you to know that I have all the necessary Document in relation to this fund because I am the next of kin to the fund and I have every right towards the fund but cannot withdraw from it because it is under fixed deposit that is ( in a suspense's account ) eccept if transfered  to a any foreign account that I as the next of kin will nominate.Please write me with my email ( ammedidris4u@yahoo.com) and my phone number is +225 08 31 93 16 if you are willing to help.I will offer you 15% of the total fund as mode of compensation for your assistance and time devoted
.
  Kindly mail me immediately you receive my mail for more important details concerning this fund and I will equally send you my picture so that you will know whom I am.
Thanks for being there for me.
Yours faithfully
 
Ammed  Idris

 

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A Nigerian Scam Letter from Iraq

User photo not available Tuesday, 16 January 07 - 10:44 AM (GMT)
By John ML Dierckx in Scam Letters
Here a letter I received today, for anyone receiving the same letter, one advice: delete or print and put in your personal funniest emails received archive. Whatever you do, don't fall for it.

From: sayak_yusuf40@yahoo.com
Subject: FROM IRAQ

Dear Sir,

I hope I am not embarrassing you with this letter because you did not expect it, but kindly be rest assured that the letter is an indication of my problem to you and the happiness I shall always wish you in any way. I am a citizen of Iraq, my father used to be one of the top Government Officials.

Since American started the bombing of Iraq especially Baghdad things has turn out very rough with me.

I am only 29 years of age, the only son of my father but since the bombing of Baghdad I lost my family, and my father has $12.5million in one of the security company in Europe. Now I want a foreign person as my father’s business partner to help me claim this money from the security company.

This money is inside two boxes, but the company did not know that the boxes contain money except me, the boxes was deposited as Photographic Material.  

Now that my father is dead I am looking for a reliable person who will not betray me to help invest the money and relocate me to his Country to start a now life. On the receipt of the above assurance I will give you more details on how you can claim the said Funds from the security company without problem.

Thanks for your understanding,

Best Regards,
 
Sayak Yusuf.

Recently I was contacted by someone who had entered into the process of getting the money out. She has been working on that for more than a year now with no results whatsoever and an amount of around $40.000 lost already.My advice:

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

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