Can anyone think of any possible reason for this email ?All I can think of is if I reply they will ask me for an admin fee or bank details.
Any other ideas ?

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How could you be so cynical!



Million Great Britain Pounds Sterling stupid

I got a similar e:mail at the beginning of the month. Except mine came from a Mrs Rita Osborne, and she left me 8 million!! At least 'hers' was written in coherent English. Her poor husband had 'worked as an adviser to the Prime Minister of England', and was murdered by 'unknown assailants last year in Wales' stupid

That address is less than 5 minutes walk from where I used to live. Spooky

Shouldn't have ventured anywhere near Ninnian Park after 4pm

I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE REALLY FALL FOR THIS TYPE OF SHITE - AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED I HAVE NO FOOKIN SYMPATHY FOR THEM WHATSOEVER.

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I've just given them my bank details!

Do you mean this was a mistake?

We didn't say we replied

Nobody has fallen for anything,just curious wether or not anyone knows what the con actually is.My guess is that if I replied they would either ask for bank details or an admin fee.
Not all people who fall for these scams deserve it.Theres a guy on another board that I use who has aspergers syndrome who did fall for a similar scam to this,fortunately he told someone before he sent his reply so no harm was done.That guy doesnt have the mental capacity to realise its a con but that doesnt mean he deserves to be ripped off.

i didnt say you'd replied

i was expressing an opinion.

but has mental capacity to think that he may be able to blag some dosh - howay tone man - greedy bastids deserve all they get -

you might get a bigger virus than you bargained for

I agree,theres greedy feckers that deserve it,but there are some people out there that are just too dim to know whats happening.
PP,didnt think of the virus thing,I still reckon its more likely to be a cash con though.

Can you forward it to me, time for a wind up. I haven't done one for a few years.

I certainly will Mr I,just PM me an Email addy & Ill send it.
Have you come across the Scambuster 419 site ?Ive just been reading one of his wind ups,theyre pretty funny.
http://www.scambuster419.co.uk/football.htm

Try this one, I've been a member for years, its great fun.


http://www.419eater.com

I've got one going with someone in Nigeria at the moment, reckons he's a barrister, I'm trying to get his bank details out of him while all the time saying 'WOW, all that money out of nowhere eh?? AMAZING.........."

I've got him sweating like a rapist, he thinks I'm going to cough my bank account number any moment!! Great fun.

I get these regular, he's the latest one

Dear Friend,

It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and
assistance in the context stated below, I am Barrister mark elvis,the personal Attorney
to the late Mr.LARRY moore. I got your contact through the help of my sister-in-law that works
with the American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism,though I did not
disclose to her my humble intention for an honest foreigner like you, having
noted the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the
recommendation.

My late client was the Chief Executive officer of {Shell Development Company} for 15 years and he was
retired on the
30th day of September2002.After a month, My client and his entire family
died on their way to a Conference in a Plane crash on the 30th day of October
2002.

Before his death my client had a total sum of $7.300,000.00 with a
Finance House hoping of transferring the fund to his country {United States of
America} after his retirement as soon as
he comes back from the conference but the on timely never allowed him
carry out his plans to make the fund transfer.

Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 4 years now .I seek your consent to
present you as
the next of kin of my client. I agree to pay you 40% of the fund as
the account owner, 60% for me.

I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any
claim we may make, If you are interested please send the following information.
1)Your full names and address for applying for claim and securing the
necessary documents in your names
2)Your Private telephone and fax numbers for easy communication and transmitting of
documents.
3) Your age/Occupation All I require is your honest co-operation to
enable us see this transaction through.
I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement
that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please get in touch with me by my e-mail address markmarkelvis01@aol.com to enable us discuss
further.

Thanks and God bless
Barrister
Mark Elvis

Well it seems that no-one wil be taken in & one or two of you might enjoy playing with this character so the email addy I initially blanked out is
mrs.mariaforeman@yahoo.co.uk
Have fun & keep us posted on the comings & goings if you do.
Mr I,thats a good site,I will be having a good read through over the next week or so,I quite fancy having some fun with one of these scammers myself now.

Go and read about Aspergers, Katcha, and think: you'll know why you look a pillock. Sometimes it's just best to keep your head down after making a mistake.

I know what apsergers is mate and i stand by my opinions.

This must be one of the best around
http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/

Then you're not a pillock, just an idiot! No-one could understand Aspergers and hold that opinion.

No, no, Katcha knows best, he knows all about these things he tells us!

At last you understand.

At least she understands how grim life is oop North

another one to add to the wind up list

Oip Crude & Allied Gas Ltd.
459 Changjiang West Road, Hefei,
Hong Kong.
Tel:/Fax: +852-301-52339
Ref Number: REF: OC/OG/CA/2651/07.

I am Mr Chang Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Oip crude and Gas Ltd. We are OPEC member that deals on crude oil & export of raw materials to Canada, America, Europe and Australia. We are into entertainments & promotions . looking for a reliable Trustee who can help us receive payment from customers that is owning our company and also making Payments through you to us. If Interested in been an trustee to our company, we will be glad,but you must be honest & trustworthy .

Please, to facilitate and proceed if accepted, do respond back with your full name and complete details. Thank you for your time as we looking forward to working With you as you send your response back to us.

Mr Chang Wang.
Chief Executive Officer

Dear *****.com,

We recently have determined that different computers have logged onto your PayPal account, and multiple password failures were present before the logons. We strongly advice VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT.

If this is not completed by March,05, 2007, we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely, as it may have been used for fraudulent purposes. Thank you for your cooperation.


Click here to verify your account




no official paypal logo's anywhere on email...scam??

and im already verified

100% bollox. Into the bin with it!

Jools - YES ITS A SCAM.
Even with official logos its a scam Paypal,Ebay etc will never ask you to verify your account like that.
Never click a link in an email & log into accounts,its known as phishing & is an attempt to steal your passwords.

For those that use ebay, I got an email about a disputed item. I haven't bought anything off there for months but the memeber I am supposed to have a dispute with does exist.So be careful.It wants you to log into to your ebay and to be honest it is very genuine looking with the proper logo etc

phew - changed my password just to be on the safe side

cheers lads :sweet: