fighting spam and scams on the Internet
|
Try our spam filter! Free trial for 30 days |
 |
|
|
joewein.de LLC fighting spam and scams on the Internet |
|
|
|
Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
Click here to report a problem with this page.
Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "Chief Alao Badmus" <fedmin/cultourism@yahoo.fr> (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:19:06 +0100
Subject: READ/URGENT
Chief Alao Badmus
Ministry of Culture/Tourism
Abuja, Nigeria.
e-mail: fedmin/cultourism@yahoo.fr
Dear sir,
Greetings!
It is indeed my pleasure to write you this letter, which I believe will be a surprise to you as we have never met before, and
I am deeply sorry if I have in any manner disturbed your privacy. Please forgive this unusual manner of contacting you, but
this particular letter is of exceptional and very private nature. There is absolutely going to be a great doubt and distrust
in your heart in respect of this email, coupled with the fact that, so many individuals have taken possession of the Internet
to facilitate their nefarious deeds, thereby making it extremely difficult for genuine and legitimate business class persons
to get attention and recognition. There is no way for me to know whether I will be properly understood, but it is my duty to write and reach out to you.
I head a four-man Committee of Project Monitoring at the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Culture & Tourism. In recent past, we have carefully arranged a contract with a foreign firm, in which
the cost was over-invoiced deliberately to favour us. Now, we want to get the funds out of the apex bank into your provided
account within one week from now, and a percentage (20%) will be given to you for your assistance and efforts. The amount we
are about transferring is totaled at US$16,500,000.00.
You will certainly ask yourself how consequential this letter is. Indeed, is it not surprising to receive such a letter
seeking immediate assistance? This is why today I am making you a non-binding, unrestricted offer, to bring us close into
mutual understanding and cooperation now, and in the near future.
Trust is definitely the most noble trait in the world, and I urge you to trust my sincerity and the word of a simple and
humble person of faith, who is willing to accomplish the task of doing business with you. It is up to you to decide whether
this letter deserves your trust and confidentiality.
And if indeed it does, please communicate to me your Convincing Honesty, Trustworthiness and Willingness to abide by the
requirements of this proposal paramount of which is CONFIDENTIALITY.
Upon receipt of the above, I shall communicate with you, and let you know the details of the transfer. Whatever your actions
and your decision, I thank you for taking the time to read this email.
Best personal regards.
Chief Alao Badmus
.......................................................
This message is intended only for the specified recipient. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that
disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly
prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender.
Anti-fraud resources: