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Spent all night in stitches reading the archived letters, that Mr Mytimbers is a genius lol
Spent all night in stitches reading the archived letters, that Mr Mytimbers is a genius lol
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Well, Ive just spent all morning setting up my new identity.
phone lines, faxes, email addresses
Even been doing my background introduction letter to lure the lads in.
I will have a look at my catcher account later and decide on a few to start with and see who wants to play.Comment
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Nice. I'm still trying my reporter modality, but no one's biting yet
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The`re flooding in thick and fast on my catcher account, you`re right tho....this is addictive lolComment
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Send me a few email addresses this way, I need to send out another round of "I'm a reporter" emails.
Send to matt.smith1982.1982@gmail.com if you've got any spare
I'm determined to get one at least!Comment
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LATEST UPDATE
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We expect to be able to bring back the forums within a very short time. Apologies once more for the inconvenience.
We'll still be here long after the DoS attackers have got bored and moved on!
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I have a friend who I believe is being scammed....... trouble is I don't know how to prove it!!
what's worse is I'm convinced he has given her/him money (although he says he hasn't)
story so far.
he is lonely 40 yr male. self employed roofer.
met this this so called girl on BikerKiss web site
she is apparently from Arizona US. this is where it gets interesting.
according to her, her parents are adopting a Nigerian child. so she is currently in Nigeria sorting out paperwork (yeah right) As she is closer to the UK then before she decided to come meet my friend.
then she contacts him and says her bank cards and cheque book have been stolen and that the embassy won't let her into the country on a one way ticket unless she has £1800 funds available in her bank account as she could be coming to work!. he says he's checked this out.... still does not sound right to me though.... although i haven't checked myself.
he told me and hubby that he had not given her any money and that she had not asked..... he told another friend however she HAD asked for money... but he had not given her any. All of a sudden the meeting is supposed to be back on (which is why i think he has sent money) although she was supposed to be here Wednesday....... then it was Thursday........ now it's supposedly set for Sunday!!! we shall see.
to add to this my friend told us she had removed her profile from bikerskiss when he started talking to her....... well ........ i found another one!!!! same girl (in the pics) different user name and location!! this time she's in Minnesota.
her original user name was Ginn77 it's now Mylo100 (think thats the right number anyway)
if anyone wants to have a go at baiting her.... I'd love to know the outcome
cheers TemptyComment
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Originally posted by Tempty View Post
You need to get your friend to stop ASAP and most definatley DONT meet anyone. These are serous criminals and people have been beaten, drugged and on some occasions murdered.
If nothing else get them to here www.419eater.com and get them to read it.
I will Post some more info soonComment
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Information quoted from the US Secret Service Web Site.
4-1-9 Schemes frequently use the following tactics:- An individual or company receives a letter or fax from an alleged "official" representing a foreign government or agency.
- An offer is made to transfer millions of dollars in "over invoiced contract" funds into your personal bank account.
- You are encouraged to travel overseas to complete the transaction.
- You are requested to provide blank company letterhead forms, banking account information, telephone/fax numbers.
- You receive numerous documents with official looking stamps, seals and logo testifying to the authenticity of the proposal.
- Eventually you must provide up-front or advance fees for various taxes, attorney fees, transaction fees or bribes.
- Other forms of 4-1-9 schemes include: c.o.d. of goods or services, real estate ventures, purchases of crude oil at reduced prices, beneficiary of a will, recipient of an award and paper currency conversion.
The perpetrators of Advance Fee Fraud (AFF), known internationally as "4-1-9" fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraud schemes, are often very creative and innovative.
Unfortunately, there is a perception that no one is prone to enter into such an obviously suspicious relationship. However, a large number of victims are enticed into believing they have been singled out from the masses to share in multi-million dollar windfall profits for doing absolutely nothing. It is also a misconception that the victim's bank account is requested so the culprit can plunder it -- this is not the primary reason for the account request -- merely a signal they have hooked another victim.- In almost every case there is a sense of urgency.
- The victim is enticed to travel to Nigeria or a border country.
- There are many forged official looking documents.
- Most of the correspondence is handled by fax or through the mail.
- Blank letterheads and invoices are requested from the victim along with the banking particulars.
- Any number of Nigerian fees are requested for processing the transaction with each fee purported to be the last required.
- The confidential nature of the transaction is emphasized.
- There are usually claims of strong ties to Nigerian officials.
- A Nigerian residing in the U.S., London or other foreign venue may claim to be a clearing house bank for the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- Offices in legitimate government buildings appear to have been used by impostors posing as the real occupants or officials.
- Disbursement of money from wills
- Contract fraud (C.O.D. of goods or services)
- Purchase of real estate
- Conversion of hard currency
- Transfer of funds from over invoiced contracts
- Sale of crude oil at below market prices
The criminals obtain the names of potential victims from a variety of sources including trade journals, professional directories, newspapers, and commercial libraries. They do not target a single company, but rather send out mailings en masse. The sender declares that he is a senior civil servant in one of the Nigerian Ministries, usually the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The letters refer to investigations of previous contracts awarded by prior regimes alleging that many contracts were over invoiced. Rather than return the money to the government, they desire to transfer the money to a foreign account. The sums to be transferred average between $10,000,000 to $60,000,000 and the recipient is usually offered a commission up to 30 percent for assisting in the transfer.
Initially, the intended victim is instructed to provide company letterheads and pro forma invoicing that will be used to show completion of the contract. One of the reasons is to use the victim's letterhead to forge letters of recommendation to other victim companies and to seek out a travel visa from the American Embassy in Lagos. The victim is told that the completed contracts will be submitted for approval to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Upon approval, the funds will be remitted to an account supplied by the intended victim.
The goal of the criminal is to delude the target into thinking that he is being drawn into a very lucrative, albeit questionable, arrangement. The intended victim must be reassured and confident of the potential success of the deal. He will become the primary supporter of the scheme and willingly contribute a large amount of money when the deal is threatened. The term "when" is used because the con-within-the-con is the scheme will be threatened in order to persuade the victim to provide a large sum of money to save the venture.
The letter, while appearing transparent and even ridiculous to most, unfortunately is growing in its effectiveness. It sets the stage and is the opening round of a two-layered scheme or scheme within a scheme. The fraudster will eventually reach someone who, while sceptical, desperately wants the deal to be genuine.
Victims are almost always requested to travel to Nigeria or a border country to complete a transaction. Individuals are often told that a visa will not be necessary to enter the country. The Nigerian con artists may then bribe airport officials to pass the victims through Immigration and Customs. Because it is a serious offence in Nigeria to enter without a valid visa, the victim's illegal entry may be used by the fraudsters as leverage to coerce the victims into releasing funds. Violence and threats of physical harm may be employed to further pressure victims. In June of 1995, an American was murdered in Lagos, Nigeria, while pursuing a 4-1-9 scam, and numerous other foreign nationals have been reported as missing.
Victims are often convinced of the authenticity of Advance Fee Fraud schemes by the forged or false documents bearing apparently official Nigerian government letterhead, seals, as well as false letters of credit, payment schedules and bank drafts. The fraudster may establish the credibility of his contacts, and thereby his influence, by arranging a meeting between the victim and "government officials" in real or fake government offices.
In the next stage some alleged problem concerning the "inside man" will suddenly arise. An official will demand an up-front bribe or an unforeseen tax or fee to the Nigerian government will have to be paid before the money can be transferred. These can include licensing fees, registration fees, and various forms of taxes and attorney fees. Normally each fee paid is described as the very last fee required. Invariably, oversights and errors in the deal are discovered by the Nigerians, necessitating additional payments and allowing the scheme to be stretched out over many months.
Several reasons have been submitted why Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud has undergone a dramatic increase in recent years. The explanations are as diverse as the types of schemes. The Nigerian Government blames the growing problem on mass unemployment, extended family systems, a get rich quick syndrome, and, especially, the greed of foreigners.
Indications are that Advance Fee Fraud grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually and the losses are continuing to escalate. In all likelihood, there are victims who do not report their losses to authorities due to either fear or embarrassment.
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Honestly pk we've tried!!!!
he's sooooo fecking loved up over her it's ridiculous. He won't listen to reason over this at all. and I won't pretend we are not worried for himComment
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well she is'nt pretending to be any kind of official at least
and she hasn't asked him to go there. she is supposed to be coming here and has asked him to meet her at the airport!
still none of her story seems to ring true to meComment
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Whats the site addy he found her on.
have you got aComment
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This is exactly how they operate, if thay have already got some money off him they will try for more and more.
She wont arrive because she was robbed at the airport, or her plane tickets were stolen. etc etc
If can get some of her details maybe we can try and get her off himComment
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hang on i'll go look for itComment
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