Archive for January 2009

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How to protect yourself from Mortgage Scam

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419 Scam: Scam Victim Compensation Payments

This scam intends to scam you by saving you from another scam by giving you money.

If you have already lost some money in a 419 scam (or lottery scam variant), it is very unlikely that you would fall for such a scam again.

The biggest joke about this scam is that they are giving away 1,000,000 x $0.75million away to "scam victims". In total, the sum that they are giving away is 750 billion dollars.

Wow, US President Mr Obama's financial rescue package is only worth $700 billions and he only gets 50% so far at this point of writing.

Way to go, scammers.

"I write to bring to your notice that I am one of the official delegate from the United Nations To BARCLAYS BANK to pay 1,000,000 (One Million ) scam victims $750,000.00 USD (Seven Hundred And Fifty Thousand Dollars Only) each. You are listed and approved for this payment as one of the beneficiaries to be paid this amount as compensation."

Lottery Scam: British Lottery Headquarters

Hot Scam Specifications:

Scam Type: 419 Scam (Lottery Scam)
Fake Names: Mr. Leroy Banks, Mr. Micheal Ronin
Offer Type: Lottery Winnings!
Winning Amount: £2,500,000.00
Storyline: You have won £2,500,000.00 in a lucky draw under "British Lottery International Programs"
Scammer Location: We believe the scumbag(s) is in the UK
Scammer Email: le_b7@live.com, le_b01@live.com

Lottery Scam: Amtrak Express Delivery

Hot Scam Specifications:

Scam Type: 419 Scam (Lottery Scam)
Fake Names: Rev. Larry Brexton
Offer Type: Lottery Winnings!
Winning Amount: £850,000,00
Storyline: You were told that you have a certified cheque worth £850,000.00 (Eight Hundred and FiftyThousand), waiting to be sent to you immedately if you are able to meet with our "Delivery Requirements". So what are the requirements?
Scammer Location: UK
Scammer Email: amtrak_delivery@live.com
Scammer Phone: +447035919699

Australia: Fake "Friends" Scam

Watch out for this new scam. Scammers are hacking Facebook (social networking website) and sending distress signals to the hacked victim's friends and asking them for money. "WA journalist Caroline Winter said she only found out a hacker had acc...

The Trojan In the Amazing Speech

If you received an email with the subject: "Obama Acceptance Speech" or "Amazing Speech by Obama.", be careful. "The email claims to contain a link to a "reliable media source" but the linked website actually contains a Trojan virus that can compromi...

William Moris of NatWest Online Bank Offers 450k from Microsoft Promo

This no-brainer is a great start for the new year. A reader asked if this is a scam.


"This is to inform you that the verification and validation of your claims and email identity was successful. You have been approved to claim the sum of £ 450,000.00 by the Microsoft Promo Board. We have authorized our bankers to raise a non-deductible Bankers Cheque payable to you only."