by Emil posted 36 hours ago... modified 36 hours ago
Classic scam!!!=============
Dear Customer,
Our Head Office is now interested in your loan transfer.I want to let you know some thing about myself,i am a man of God(Reverend) and i do not partake in any illegal transactions, because it is against my religion.
I am out for the truth.I have made sure that your loan has been approved by the Board of Trustee from our Head Office in The united Kingdo...
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by Emil posted on May 9, 2008... modified 37 hours ago
Latest Scam Loan Offer:================
Congratulations on your Pre-Approval!
Give me a call my name is Carol Blair at [removed]
We are pleased to inform you that your recent request for a loan has been Pre-Approved! At [removed] we ensure full satisfaction and comfort to our clients. From low interest rates to small monthly payments, we achieve high recognition from out neighboring competit...
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Today's fraud example:=====================
"Lets Work Together
Jack Travel and Tours Limited, An Asian Based Multinational Company seeking the service of a liaison officer who would act as a medium of reaching our customers abroad. Your Job is to receive check payment on our behalf and settle our clients with the payment. If you choose to work with us, you do not need to quit your present job, o...
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I have repeatedly asked Kaplan University to QUIT emailing me. I am a retired widow and have no intention of going to college or continuing my education any further. I have blocked a couple of their addresses but I still continue to get them. Short of changing my email address I am at a loss as of what to do. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Could someone start a "Do No Email" list like the "D...
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Well i came to this page because i thought it was probably a hoax and you say it is fraud, but can you explain why indeed? When i was a kid these things already existed by letter, i remember paying 10 cents into something (a huge investment at the time) and getting no more then 20 cents back, and being disappointed. My father, a mathematician, explained and i've forgotten, so before i will try his...
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by Elaine of TSA posted on Apr 5, 2008... modified on Apr 5, 2008
FRAUD ALERT!!!!
Here is a new one to be watchful for:
The latest kind of scam....
From: To: Sent: 4/5/2008 4:51:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight TimeSubj: Re: $900 / 2br - Newly Renovated 2 bed, 2 bath condo
Hello,
It is a great plessure that you are interested in my Apartment that is for rent and i want to let you know that it is still very much available for rent. My Names are ALLAN PADLEYthe o...
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Apr 1, 2008... modified on Apr 1, 2008
Here is an example of a common scam using the IRS. I received this in my email today. - THE CLUE WAS THE WEBSITE ADDRESS AT TEH END OF THE LETTER. And, of course, the fact that I already received my tax return.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)United States Department of the TreasuryAfter the last annual calculations of your fiscalactivity we have determined that you are eligibleto receive a tax...
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Here is one more fraudulent lender:
"UNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING WORLD WIDE LENDER APPLY NOWUNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING. (WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LENDER)Mr.pollhook. Loan Broker, UNIVERSAL GLOBAL FUNDING.
I am Mr pollhook,I am a private Loan lender,i offer Loans toindividuals, Firms and corperate bodies at 2.5% interest rate, loanterms determinant.Loan for developing businesses a competitive edge.I offer the...
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Today's loan fraudster (from Italy)... the same one under 4 different false names:
Cheap and Easy Loans
Hello,Accept a low rate (3.%) personal loan for your new car, Debt Consolidation, Home improvements, family holiday, marraige purposes you name it and its yours. I offer a quick and free loan information service to fasten the application process.E-mail me for more informations.
Yours Truly,
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Mar 23, 2008... modified on Mar 23, 2008
in response to Sinisabrkic... Not only is it fake, it is ILLEGAL and constitutes mail fraud. Here is a link from the SEC which explains pyramid schemes in detail....
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Today's bunch of fraudsters: (thanks to W H O ~ K N E W for discovering a few of them)
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"Attention:
We the management of Mr Peter White. A private Loan lender and a corporate financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing.We offer Loans to individuals,Firms and other cooperate bodies who are in need of financial help or assistant at a reduced interest...
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by Emil posted on Jan 2, 2008... modified on Mar 15, 2008
Here are a few more examples of fraudulent loan offers:
"Good day my Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am Mr Mike James, a Reputable, Legitimate & an accredited money Lender. I loan money out to individuals in need of financial assistance. Do you have a bad credit or you are in need of money to pay bills? i want to use this medium to inform you that i render reliable beneficiary assistance a...
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in response to SMills08... Hi my name is Laurie, this also happened to me Jan 29/08, also by Principal Plus Financial. I have posted a complaint on the Ripoff web page, but I happened to see yours also and just had to add my comments. I applied on line and they came back to me saying I was approved for a $20,000 loan. I had to pay $1000.00 insurance deposit, so I borrowed the money, sent the...
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Classic Nigerian scam:
"I am barrister Yusuf Azazi, Managing director(MD) netglobe financial istitution of Nigeria(NFIN)which was established 2/5/89 in order to assist humanity in financial matters.We give out loan to serious and minded individuals & coperate bodies who are in need of financial assistance.Our interest rate is base on 3%We transfer Money world wide with clear and understandable te...
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by The Wizard posted on Oct 5, 2007... modified on Mar 14, 2008
How to protect ourselves from scammers?
It is a real world and there are many types of people. I do believe that the vast majority consists of honest, decent people, unfortunately, there are also scammers, liars and so on. In most of the cases we are unable to recognize them from the first contact. If this contact is via anonymous communication it is even more difficult. Additionally, if the other...
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Yet another scammer from today... or may be the same:
"Dear Prospective Client,
Maxleonard Financial Institute Inc. is a registered loan firm. Which have been authorised by the Lenders Council to give out loans to individuals and co-operate bodies .
Our loans are charged at 5% (five percent) interest rate for a period of one (1) year.Our loan have been repositioned to meet our clients's day to...
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Here is one more scammer from today:
"HELLO CUSTOMERS, Here is an opportunity for you to secure a loan for your business and pay off your bill,we are the best in the world,will give all our customers the best offer you can’t get elsewere.You can secure your loan just in 3days fast,reliable and safe.Trust is our guarantee,just take a walk or email LUCK AND SON LOAN FINANCE for your guarantee loa...
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Here is another loan scammer:
"Hello I am Mark Clinton by name, the M D of Mark loans Venture , i am a Reputable, Legitimate & an accredited money Lender.I give out loans to individuals and companies in need of financial assistance.Do you have a bad credit or are you in need of money to pay bills? You can use this medium to solve all your problems as i render reliable beneficiary assistance and wi...
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Mar 9, 2008... modified on Mar 9, 2008
SCAM
"About miky777
Posted in miky777 11 hours ago... modified 5 hours ago
Dear Friend,Am very happy after going through this site and I wish with almighty God’s support we have a good relationship and all, I am from Sierra-Leone and at present am on trip to India where I have an official refugee status. You can reach me anytime on this number. It is my sincere interest in you am conveying t...
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Hi my name is S Mills and was scammed out of $1100 but Principal Plus Financial. I filled out an application for a loan on the internet two days later a woman by the name of Debra King contacted me and said that I was approved for a $5000 loan and that I just had to pay a deposit of $600 for Principal Plus Financial and Insurance Premium. I was told on the day that I money gram the $600 that the ...
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oh my god i wish i wouldnt have took my air page ad off in dec. he got me the same way but unlike your self i did not cash the check for 3800 there was a full page about him on air page please young man be very careful because he will get anyone he can that a lot of money to pay back very soory to here this happen to and your family...
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by Emil posted on Jan 27, 2008... modified on Feb 26, 2008
Do NOT follow the instructions below!!!
The text below is an example of FRAUD...
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The Blueprint That Has Produced Millionaires!!!Make Money Quickly,Easily&HonestlyDiscover how you can turn $6 into $6,000+ within weeks and with a little bit of effort.This really can make you easy money!!It really works!!Thanks to the computer age , the internet,be a millionaire wit...
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Do NOT follow the instructions below!!!
The text below is an example of FRAUD...
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BROKE? NEED INSTANT CASH? THOUSANDS?? TRY THIS, IT WORKS.
BROKE? NEED INSTANT CASH? THOUSANDS?? TRY THIS, IT REALLY WORKS PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO PRINT OUT & READ, IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! How to make money quickly and easily. HOW TO TURN £3 or $6 INTO THOUSANDS: READING THIS COU...
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in december i heard about aidpage.com. i was living with my brother at the time ( 19 and 18 years old), but because of winter both our hours at our jobs were cut in half. we were making it but barely. so i decided to nievely post my situation on aidpage. a few days later i was contacted by a pastor who never got back to me, and a man named Sean Yanti. he explained his backround and hard life growi...
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Feb 24, 2008... modified on Feb 24, 2008
SCAM
"I am involved with a multi-million dollar, debt free, complete financial solutions company that offers a great wealth of products and services.
You can save a significant amount of money on travel, shopping, restaraunts etc. But most importantly I can help you save up to 50% off your credit card debt, car loans, student loans and yes, your mortgage too. This is without consolidating your d...
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in response to PSue... Pretty Much scams. But I just recieved this golden opportunity in my email this morning. You are more than welcome to contact these people.... NOT.....To answer your question do your research and you can find a good lender. If it is too easy or too good to be true it most likely is.
Hello Dear Friend,Sorry for any inconveniences. Well, I just want to use this medium...
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Here is another one.
FROM DUBAI, U.A.E.
Dearest One,
This letter must come to you as a surprise, but I believe it is only a day that people meet and become great friends and business partners.
I am Mr.Mohammad Ali, currently Head of Coporate affairs with a reputable bank here in DUBAI. I write you this proposal in good faith, believing that I can trust you with the information I am ab...
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New Scam circulating on the internet
excerpted from the following link:
http://www.switched.com/2008/02/11/threatening-e-mail-scam-growing-in-2008/
"This isn't the first time Switched.com has warned about this growing problem with scam e-mail, of course, but this new more intimidating threat seems to be growing larger. (Take a look at our "Top Five E-mail Scams" piece to learn more about how to id...
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by Elaine of TSA posted on Feb 8, 2008... modified on Feb 8, 2008
Phishing Scam Targets Military:
Found on the following link:
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/12/army_AKOscam_071212w/
Internet scam targets Army Knowledge Online
By Jim Tice - Staff writerPosted : Thursday Dec 13, 2007 9:13:16 EST
A “phishing” scam that targets the 1.9 million users of Army Knowledge Online is actively being circulated throughout the Internet, according AKO officials.
Phish...
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The BBB reminds consumers that advance fee loans are illegal in the U.S. and Canada
The following Fraud Alert was issued from the Better Business Bureau and can be found on the following link:
http://www.enewsbuilder.net/cbbbmilitary/e_article001012393.cfm?x=bc6pptR,b58hJkL0
BBB Identifies Fake Lender Victimizing Consumers
The Better Business Bureau of Chicago is alerting consumers about a fake l...
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Here is another fraudster:
Goodday!
My name is Patrick Smith,i am a private money lender,certified and guaranteed.you could get your loanfrom me as fast as you want it to be,all you need todo is to fill out these informations and send it to the provided email as soon as possible so we could start withyour loan or you could send us an email for moreenquiries:
Name:Addresss:Phone number:Date of B...
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by Elaine of TSA posted on Jan 29, 2008... modified on Feb 6, 2008
Here is my contribution for Scam of the day!==========================
Greetings, FC Agency Colooks for extremely organized, determined candidates from United Kingdom for work as our transaction manager, in connection with development of services of our concern and a complex of our companies worldwide. Just now position - Finance Manager is accessible to our corporation. It is parttime home-based...
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Thank you for your fight against scammer. I may have some additional companies you may want to search out. Try F.C. Financial Group and Trinity Financial out of Canada.
Is there any legitimate company that I can get an approval for a loan with bad credit?...
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One more fraudulent loan offer:
"My name is Mr collier from Italy i am a private lenders here in Italy. I want to assure you that i am a certified and Registered Money lender.I have a good reputation in this country here in Italy, i am willing to offer you this loan. The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) for the loan is an affordable 3% Per Annum interest rate..."...
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by soulight posted on Jan 25, 2008... modified on Jan 25, 2008
Boy , do I have a BIG SCAM concerning THE IRS ! ! ! from soulight
BE AWARE OF THIS PHISHING SCHEME ! ! !
I just received this today in my e-mail . I went to the site that they tell you to go to , and it is a copy of the official IRS website . When they asked for my credit card number “in order to process your account “ I sent the complete e-mail to the REAL IRS . I also read the following wa...
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‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing’
For all those scammed & those who were solicited by scammers, please check the following link to learn who and where to file your complaints to help stop these criminals.
http://onguardonline.gov/filecomplaint.html...
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Jan 24, 2008... modified on Jan 24, 2008
Here is a REALLY interesting SCAM that I got in my email today:
********************************************How are you and your family? Hope all is well, my name is Sgt. TimothyJefferson; I am an American soldier, serving in the military with the army22nd infantry division. I desperately need your assistance, and got thecourage up to contact you, I know you will be surprise, I just hope youwill...
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by W H O ~ K N E W posted on Jan 21, 2008... modified on Jan 21, 2008
Here is another one:
Hello, Here come the unique for every Business firm owns and every body looking for loan,LEXI FINANCIAL COMPANY is giving out Loan from $1,000.00 to $50,000.000.00, with a affordable interest of 3%, With a long term duration of 1 to 30 year.Loan grant is giving to Real estate owner's, Real estate Agent's, Financial Firm's, Business Men and Women, Car Dealers and Personal Loan....
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by Emil posted on Jan 20, 2008... modified on Jan 20, 2008
Here is are two more examples of fraudulent loan offers:
"Hello,
We are Etan capitals,a private lenders,we lend worldwide,to any in need of financial assistance,with a 4% interest rate for 7yrs,I lend for all purpose.we are a group of experienced loan professionals,and we are interested in helping those in need of finance and money generally,we advise you take advantage of our loan offer,as it is...
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