Reverse 409 scam...

[red-beard]

The latest version of the scam. I am so glad the UN is looking out for me!

Dear Value Customer

In line with the accord reached with United Nations and World Bank during their last meeting held in Accra-Ghana in respect of payment to all possible scammed victims and overdue payment beneficiaries in a bid to re-instate the credibility of our dear country. We have received a report from our fraud monitoring unit through confession made during arrest and interrogation of some suspected fraudsters in respect of your funds claim which was scheduled in your favor.

Considering the irregularities associated with these funds and lack of facts on the source of the funds, the fraudulent activities which has been linked to them presently and in the past we are sorry to inform you that we have made a provision to release your total funds. You will also be required to disassociate yourself from any of the fraudsters and disregard any further communication from them to enable us successfully process your scheduled funds.

Due to corrupt and inefficient banking system in Africa, the payment Procedure will be closely monitored And executed through Standard Chartered Bank of Ghana. You will be required to forward to us immediately your bank details for international funds remittance, you are asked to choose one of the method of payment stated below for the remittance of your funds.

(1) Online Banking Transfer
(2) Diplomatic Money Transfer
(3) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Card
(4) Confirm able Bank Draft


We shall feed you on further details as soon as we hear from you.

Telephone Number +233 274 563 734
Email:admin@stancedance.in

Yours faithfully,
Gifty Fordwuo

[bivenator]

Thats a good one.

[Por_sha911]

Lets all write "Gifty" a nice note telling them we want in on the funds transfer.

The sad thing is these scum prey on people who aren't smart enough (or have enough of their mental faculties left due to age)to see how obvious the scam is. I've read they purposely make the communication silly so that anyone who would have enough wherewithall to hunt them down won't be bothered.
May the fleas of a thousand camels infest their armpits.

[masraum]

I like how the UN's email address is "@stancedance.in"

Hey, I wasn't scammed, but I'd love to get some free money. Maybe they could just mail me the cash!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by por_sha911

may the fleas of a thousand camels invest their crotches.

fify

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Lets all write "Gifty" a nice note telling them we want in on the funds transfer.

The sad thing is these scum prey on people who aren't smart enough (or have enough of their mental faculties left due to age)to see how obvious the scam is. I've read they purposely make the communication silly so that anyone who would have enough wherewithall to hunt them down won't be bothered.
May the fleas of a thousand camels invest their armpits.

WC Fields made a movie called "You can't cheat an honest man" and it is still holds true.

Only someone that is at least a bit dishonest or more accurately, plain ol' dishonest would consider themselves the winner of a lottery they never entered, or due an inheritance from some relative in another country.

The ones I do feel really sorry for are the grandparents scammed by the phone calls from a supposed grand-kid in jail and needing bail money. I got a text message once that claimed to be a friend of mine in jail and needed bail money for a DWI. My text back was tough luck, stay in jail. My real friend does not drink at all.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

WC Fields made a movie called "You can't cheat an honest man" and it is still holds true.

Mr. Fields was a great philosopher.
"There comes a time in the affairs of man when one must take the bull by the tail and face the situation."

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

WC Fields made a movie called "You can't cheat an honest man" and it is still holds true.

Only someone that is at least a bit dishonest or more accurately, plain ol' dishonest would consider themselves the winner of a lottery they never entered, or due an inheritance from some relative in another country.

The ones I do feel really sorry for are the grandparents scammed by the phone calls from a supposed grand-kid in jail and needing bail money. I got a text message once that claimed to be a friend of mine in jail and needed bail money for a DWI. My text back was tough luck, stay in jail. My real friend does not drink at all.

I think it would be in this order

greedy
dishonest
stupid

[Por_sha911]

People who are mentally challenged or have major memory issues are not dishonest. Just vulnerable.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

People who are mentally challenged or have major memory issues are not dishonest. Just vulnerable.

True, there are probably a few that are not greedy and dishonest, but that's probably the minority. Dishonest, greedy people can/do get old. There are old grifters and shysters.

It's probably also possible for greedy and or dishonest people to become vulnerable.

Yes, I have no doubt that honest, good old folks get taken. I also think that there are folks that get taken that aren't honest or good, but are hoping for something for nothing.

[Por_sha911]

there are folks that get taken...but are hoping for something for nothing.

Which is why the lottery is so big.