Services › Anti-Spam › Email Scams - May 2014
The following email scams were reported to the Electronic Messaging Compliance Unit. Links to scam web pages have been removed and spaces have been added to email addresses to ensure they do not become hyperlinks.
"BNZ" phishing
From: BNZ <comunicazion i@ webxc44s06.ad.aruba.it>
Subject: Update your account information BNZ
Update your account information BNZ
Dear valued customer
To get back into your Bnz account, you'll need to update your account information.
It's easy:
1. Click the link below to open a secure browser window.
2. Confirm that you're the owner of the account, and then follow the instructions.
3. confirm all information
4. access your account as normal
Link Now
If you didn't ask us for help with your password, let us know right away.
Reporting it is important because it helps us prevent fraudsters from stealing your information.
"ASB" phishing
From: ASB Contact Centre. [account-support @ asb.co.nz]
Subject: ASB - Customer Support Message.
Hello ASB Customer,
As we previously announced on the ASB Bank website, the Terms & Conditions have changed.
To complete the process and continue using your online account, we need to verify your login details for security purpose.
Simply click the link below, and complete the form.
Thanks,
ASB Bank Customer Support.
© 2014 ASB Bank Limited
Investment Opportunity
From: Candra Gunawan, A.Ma. [candra.gunawan @ angkasapura1.co.id]
Subject: I Need Your Help.
I Need Your Help.
My name is Muhammad Zuhair and I am writing you from Syria, I choose to contact you directly as I need a reliable person to trust who can handle my investment in Europe, the huge deposit is with a vault company in Holland and based on my present situation in Syria, I need you urgently to take possession of everything and further directives will be followed.
On getting your response, I will send you all directives including proof of ownership to the deposit.
Kindly respond back to me through this email address: zuhairhammad @ aim.com
I wait for your response.
Yours truly,
Muhammad Zuhair
zuhairhammad @ aim.com
Investment Opportunity - Richard Brown
From: Mr Richard Brown [offilefile222 @ aol.com]
Subject: RE: INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE IN YOUR COUNTRY...
Dare Sir
I represent a group of company based in Switzerland.We are currently seeking means of expanding and relocating our business interest abroad in the following sectors: oil/Gas,banking, real estate, stock speculation and mining,transportation, health sector and tobacco,Communication Services, Agriculture Forestry & Fishing, thus any sector. If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the mentioned business sectors or any other business in your country,please write me for possible business co-operation. More so, we are ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI) Joint Venture partnership and Hard loan funding can also be considered.
ALTERNATIVELY:
If JV will not match your project, we are open to inject the above fund into your project via direct loan with soft repayment terms, one (1) year moratorium and 5.5% fixed interest rate per annul. 80% income-generating projects are accepted. On property 70% LTV is obtainable. Secured or unsecured loan funding is available. Term is up to 25 years with possible roles and extensions on closing time line of 7-14 days. Should this be of interest to you, do not hesitate to Contact me back and we will get back to you for further information. We take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to read the contents of this email. And Have a wonderful day
let me hear from you??
Kind regards,
Mr. Richard Brown
Money Gram scam
From: moneygram2056 moneyg <moneygram2056 @ outlook.com>
Subject: Attention:beneficiary,From money gram.
Attention:beneficiary,
We the Money Gram remitting office were hereby write to inform you that we have already sent your full compensation payment of $4.5m to you through money gram, you will be receiving 10.000.00usd per day, and we have send the first payment to you.
So contact our director Mr.John Howard and ask him to give you the money gram payment information so that you can be able to pick up your funds through money gram without any problem contact him with the bellow information.
(moneygram269 @ rocketmail.com) phone number (+234 8164870288) and contact him with your full information.
Your name..............
Country..... ...........
Phone no...............
Address................
City...................
Age....... .............
Sex....................
Call or email him now so that he can provide the money gram information to you as soon as you can.
Thanks and remain blessed
Emma Richardson
From money gram.
Job Offer scam
From: "MS" <williams @ johnshopkins.edu>
Subject: Great Jobs Opportunities
JOB DESCRIPTION :
You will be assigned to visit a shop.
You need to "pretend" to be a normal potential customer who is looking for a particular service or product.
You will then finish an on-line questionnaire to share with us your customer experience.
REQUIREMENTS :
1. 19 years old or above
2. Can speak local language well
3. Can read and write English
4. No experience needed like shopping
JOB PAY:
You will get $200 for each assignment.
Most of the time you will only need to spend 20 minutes on the visit.
Give me your information for register :
1. Name :
2. Physical address :
3. Citys / State / Country :
4. Zip Code :
5. Phone :
6. Gender :
7. O.c.c.u.p.a.t.i.o.n :
8. Ages :
Thank you for the respons, shop to visit.
Regards,
Robert Heckel
Recruitment Agent
Bank phishing - ANZ
From: "Anz"<paymetsecure @ anz.co.nz>
Subject: Payment Alert
Dear customer.
You have an incoming payment selected for your account.
We are unable to process this payment to your account as your details has not been updated
Error code :(err03i075219j)
Please Log On Here to fix this problem
Click here to proceed [1]
Note: failure to do so will lead to permanent account suspension.
Thank you for banking with us.
© ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
Security Adviser
Business Proposal scam - Rose Williams
From: Rose Williams [roserosezim @ gmail.com]
Subject: I WILL BE DELIGHTED WITH YOUR REPLY
Hello,Dear
Please kindly view attached Letter for your clarification.
Many Thanks,
From,
Mrs.Rose William
From the attachment:
#202 JAN SMOOTH AVENUE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Email: andrewilliamsuni @ gmail.com Fax: 27-8672-97334
FAMILY BUSINESS PROPOSAL
My Dear,
You may be surprised to receive this message from me since you don't know me in person, but for the purpose of introduction, I am MRS. ROSE WILLIAMS NGOSI, the WIFE of late MR. WILLIAMS NGOSI, who was murdered in a land dispute in ZIMBABWE. Your contact was given to me at the SOUTH AFRICA EXCHANGE NETWORK ON LINE here in Johannesburg as reliable and trustworthy to deal with, and then I decided to write you. My late Husband was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold blood by the agents of the ruling government party (SUNUP) of President ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged support and sympathy for Zimbabwean opposition party which we communicated to the whole world through BBC AND CNN.
Before the death of my Husband, he took me to SOUTH AFRICA with my Son Andre to deposit the sum of Eight Million five hundred United States Dollars ($8.5M) with a security and finance company, as if he knew the looming danger in Zimbabwe. The money was deposited as a gem or precious stone to avoid much demurrage from the security firm. This money was earmarked for the purchase of new machineries, equipments and chemicals for the farms expansion and the establishment of new farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.
This land dispute arose when our Dictator President of Zimbabwe, MR. ROBERT MUGABE introduced a New Land Reform Act. Which wholly affected the white rich farmers and some few blacks vehemently condemned the ’MODUS OPERANDI' adopted by the government. This resulted to rampant killing and mob actions. I and my family who are currently staying in South Africa as a refugees or an asylum seeker have decided to transfer this money to a foreign country where we can invest it. I am faced with the dilemma of investing this amount of money in South Africa for fear of encountering the same experience in future since both countries have the same political history. Moreover, the South African monetary policy/law does not allow such investment hence; I am seeking for an asylum or refugee. I must let you know that this business is 100% risk free and the nature of your business does not necessary matter, So if you are willing to assist us, I and my family have agreed to give you 25% of the total money, 70% will be for me and my family which we shall also invest in your country and the remaining 5% will be mapped out for all expenses we shall insure during the cause of transferring the money to your account overseas.
Therefore, if you are willing and interested to render the needed assistance, Endeavour to reply through my son's Andre’s email address Email: andrewilliamsuni @ gmail.com and Fax 27-8672-97334 for more info: or call him on+ 2776100062366 we also need your private phone number for easy communication. Remember that this is highly confidential and the success of this business depends on how secret it is kept.
Expecting your reply soonest.
Best Regard.
MRS. ROSE WILLIAMS NGOSI. (FOR THE FAMILY)
'IRD' IR4T scam
From: marcauley.sanders @ nzgvpropertytx.tk [shailesh.shah @ nilkamal.com]
Subject: NON RESISDENT LANDLORD SCHEME-INLAND REVENUE PROPERTY DISCLOSURE RETURN
DEAR SIR,
FYI
Regards,
Marcauley Sanders
Property Tax Officer
View attachment (PDF, 76KB)*
Letter from attachment:
Dear Sir,
You are to forward our updated form IR4T to Landlords under your management for them to complete the forms and send back to us as soon as possible through fax number +6493531911 to protect their New Zealand tax exempt status.
You can use this form to apply to get your New Zealand rental income paid without deduction of New Zealandtax, if you:
• are an individual landlord of New Zealand property, and
• normally live outside the New Zealand.
Joint applicants, for example husband and wife, must complete separate forms.
If you are a New Zealand Citizen and resident or own a property outside New Zealand, this form IR4T is not meant for you, please indicate "New Zealand Citizen/Resident" on the form and return it to us. We shall then send you a form IR4T2 which will be forwarded to the relevant authorities for processing.
When completing form IR4T, please follow the steps below
1. We need you to provide your permanent address if different from the current mailing address on your Form IR4T, you must indicate if a non-New Zealand resident, your country of origin to support your non-resident status (if your property or other financial dealing has a New Zealand address for mailing purpose). 2. If any joint property owners are now New Zealand residents or Citizen, or in any way subject to New Zealand tax reporting laws, Please check the box in this section.
Please, complete Form IR4T 'attached" and return to us within 1 (one) week from the receipt ofthis letter by faxing it, to enable us update your records immediately if your property tax status or any other financial benefits are not rectified in a timely manner, it will be subject to New Zealand tax reporting and back up withholding.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us protect your exempt status and also update our records.
Sincerely.
Marcauley Sanders
'Google' scam
From: "Google InCorporation ©." <office1 @ google.org>
Subject: Official Google Winning NOTIFICATION
Dear Google User,
You have been selected as a winner for using Google services. Find attached email with more details.
Congratulations,
Matt Brittin.
CEO Google UK.
©2014 Google Incorporation ®
'Coca-Cola' raffle scam
From: Coca-Cola UK [kkkkk @ kurd.im]
Subject: Congratulation!
COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY.
46 Kempshott Road,
London, SW16 5LQ
United Kingdom.
Batch: 24/00319/IZP
Winning number:PL/09788/60
Your email was selected in the coca-cola raffle draw of 750,000GBP yesterday.
Please contact us now to redeem your prize.
Please send your Name,country,Tel No,Occupation,age to Dr. Margaret Delaney E-mail:colacoca @ kimo.com
Best Wishes,
Dr. Margaret Delaney
The Coca Cola Bottling Company
Investment scam - Sheikh Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib
From: test1 @ ncin.co.kr
Subject: Very Urgent Please
My name is Sheikh Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib ,leader of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces. We have a very serious problem that need an urgent attention which I believe you can urgently handle for us. Our difficulty is, we have huge funds that we channeled to a reputable finance and Security company in Europe. We have just concluded at the meeting today that we should contact a foreigner to receive the funds on our behalf as the political climate here in Syria do not support our moving out of Syria, so that you can assist us receive the funds from the Security Company, that was why we are contacting you because the funds is not to be delayed in the custody of the Security Company for longer than agreed.
There is no risk involved in this matter. Reply me now to enable me give you full narrative of the funds and the Vault Company where the funds are deposited. We pledge to reward you reasonably and we already have all arrangement concluded to swiftly release the funds to you on our behalf.
NB: Be reminded also that all valid certified copies backing up the true existence of the funds as deposited with the Vault Company in Europe is with me and will be forwarded to you upon request as I wait for your urgent response to this mail. Do note that I was linked up to you by an official of the your high commission here in Syria who assured me of your good reputation and credibility in handling this very project since the funds will be finally invested in your Country. I refer you to this website for more information.http ://www .bbc.co. uk/news /world-middle-east-20300356
I await your email response and be free to respond to my email with any question as I will explain well to your good understanding.
Regards,
Respectfully Yours,
Mr.Sheikh Ahmad Moaz Al-Khatib
email: shahmadmoaz @ yandex.com
Lottery scam
From: Andrew (A.J.) Oaks <ajoaks @ crimson.ua.edu>
Subject: Dear Lucky Winner
Your Email Won $1,500,000.00 USD. send details to only: frajaah @ qq.com for claims today.
Money Mule scheme impersonating ASX
View original attachment (PDF, 268KB)*
NZ tel: +64 (0)3 588 0063
NZ fax: +64 (0)9 355 0352
WEB: www .x-asx .com
Email: office @ x-asx.com
JOB DESCRIPTION
Vacancy: Operations Specialist (Special knowledge in Financial Area and daily presence at the office are NOT REQUIRED)
Vacancy type:
Working Hours:
Salary: Home-based 9a.m. – 1p.m. $800 a week during probation period + daily bonuses – 5% per each order. $1100 a week is a full salary after the probation period.
Compensation: expenses on mobile phone communications, and expenses on fuel if required.
Probation Period: 1 month (paid).
REQUIREMENTS:
•Access to Computer with e-mail account and ability to check your e-mail box at least twice a day;
•Basic knowledge of MS Office;
•Age 18+;
•Ability to work with printer and scanner;
•Sociability
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Our company is seeking a responsible assistant.
Duties include:
- processing payments from our customers
- providing assistance to our accountant
- payment of expenses for our company
COMPANY SERVICES OVERVIEW We provide global services in four main areas: Insurance, Tax, Transactions and Advisory.Through these services, we can help customers retain the confidence of investors, manage risk, strengthen controls and achieve potential.
JOB DUTIES To become an Operations Specialist you must have good organizational skills and be able to work under deadline pressure. The Operations Specialist holds a primary management position in a business. The Operations Specialist’s duties affect the profitability of the business.
- Plan, direct, coordinate the operations with customers;
- Receive/Send payments;
- Keeping accurate records of operations.
JOB ACTIVITIES
We sometimes have customers that owe us funds and pay us in financial instruments cashable only in the local area. Since we work all over the world, it is much easier for our customers to transfer money to our Operations Specialist who are in the same area. After receiving funds Operations Specialist must record information about transfer and report. Then send money to one of our branches.
WHY DO WE NEED OPERATIONS SPECIALIST? WHAT DOES IT GIVE US?
- Reduces % of taxes (avoiding double taxation);
- Reduces expenses for offices maintenance (as Operations Clerk is an official company's representative, so the construction and maintenance of the office is not required);
- Number of clients is increased (as many customers can't make an international money transfer);
- Our service is increased (as the international transfer needs about 5 days to reach our central office and then a couple of days to reach the performers branch. Consequently, its lows down our work significantly. It'd be much faster if Operations Specialist receives the money and directs them to the appropriate department/branch. This is how we reduce terms of payments expectation and can provide a service to the customer more promptly).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED;
- Strong communication skills to be able to communicate with internal customers, vendors and management;
- Solid analytical and problem solving skills;
- Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work;
- Good computer skills;
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Purchase request scam - 'Gaisano Limited'
Gaisano Limited <vgaisano @ gaisanoltd.com>Hello,
I am Mr Victor Gaisano the CEO of Gaisano Limited based in Manila Philippines.We are a procurement company and a major supplier of general merchandise to indigenous stores and companies in the Philippines.
We are will to purchase some of your products which is of interest to our client.We came about your company contact via the Yell directory and we decided to forward a request for purchasing.We will be glad if you could grant our Purchase Request,by so doing kindly get back to us with your Website address and contact person(who will be in the best position to handle our requirement).
All goods will be needed at our Head Office in the Philippines and shipping to the Philippines will be handled by a preferred Freight company of our choice who will arrange collection from your location and have goods sent to us via Airfreight on a reasonable price rate.This will be done after goods have been fully paid for and confirmed ready for collection.The preferred freight company is a global shipping company that has affiliate all around the globe for their shipment. So you don't have to worry about shipping and we will advice you with the contact details of the shipping company when needed.
Our form of payment will be by a valid Visa/Master credit card.I will appreciate your prompt and expeditious handling on this Purchasing Request.
Yours Sincerely
Victor Gaisano
Gaisano Limited
658, Carlos Palanca Street
Quiapo Metro Manila
Philippines 1001.
Tel:+63 02734 9760
Job offer scam
From: getty getty [getty9090 @ gmail.com]Subject: Hello there...
Hello,
I am Self Employed and live in Nelson NZ,i am looking for an individual to work for me as a Payment and Receiving Personnel,no experience is needed and i am willing to pay $1000 per assignment
I hope to read from you asap so i can furnish you with more details asap.
Regards
Greg
Donation scam
From: Leesa Klepper <klepper @ wcl.american.edu>Subject: Donation to you.
Confirm your Donation of £2,000.000.00 Contact Kindly contact claims office via Email: taosoon @ rogers.com
'Google' scam
From: "Google InCorporation ©." <office1 @ google.org>Subject: Official Google Winning NOTIFICATION
Dear Google User,
You have been selected as a winner for using Google services. Find attached email with more details.
Congratulations,
Matt Brittin.
CEO Google UK.
©2014 Google Incorporation ®
'Kindle' scam
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Giftcard scam - Bunnings
Bunnings advises they have received a number of phone calls and emails regarding a scam email offering $2000 in Bunnings vouchers.Sender: TodaysDraw (reply @ mx47.rockefelt.com)
Subject: Chance to receive NZD 2,000 to Bunnings
Well done!
Your email address was selected!
Please make sure you claim your chance to receive this 2,000 NZD Bunnings Giftcard. If you dont, we have to give this chance to the next lucky finalist.
Todays Draw: boogalo34
Please click the button below and follow the instructions on the website.
CHECK IT OUT
View original email (PDF, 32KB)*
Euromillion Spanish Sweepstake Lottery scam
De: EUROMILLION [member_services @ outlook.com]Asunto: AWARD NOTIFICATION
Dear Winner,
We are happy to inform you of this year's release of the SECOND EUROMILLION SPANISH SWEEPSTAKE INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY PROGRAM, held on the 5th Jan, 2014. Due to the mix up of email addresses and names,the results were later released on the 25th April,2014.Please open the Attached file for notification of your award. complete the form and fax back to Bilbao Seguros S.l
Sincerely,
MIGUEL ANTONI MOLINA.
PRESIDENT
Bank Phishing
From: Kiwibank LimitedSubject: ( Dear Kiwibank Valued Customer )
Dear Kiwibank Valued Customer,
Access to your Kiwibank account is about to Expire,
Click Here To Renew Your Kiwibank Account
Thank you for your Kiwibank Membership.
Kiwibank Limited
Copyright © 2014 Kiwibank - Banking New Zealand.
Job Offer scam - Auction Attendant
From: marcdaniel64 @ outlook.comSubject: Admin Asst- Evening and Weeeknds
Hello , how are you today?
I am replying back to your message with regards to the job you applied for and your details have now been kept on our records. Regrettably, the position you applied for has now been filled but we have another vacancy if you are still looking for a job.
We are looking for an Auction attendant, who will assist in purchasing and securing various items of interest at different auction houses in your area. No previous experience is necessary but punctuality and attention to detail is important. You will be required to visit a couple of auctions to bid on items of interest and pay some bills and commission on goods already purchased and sign invoices on my behalf.
The pay for this job is around 300-500$ per week depending on how much work we have and you will be working alongside an area supervisor who will call and pay a visit to collect the items and the receipts and reimburse you for any expenses incurred. You will be working up to 4 days in a week with flexible hours depending on your schedule and when and where the auction will be taking place .
Kindly let us know your availability and please confirm your contact details are up to date including work history and references on your resume so we can get in touch asap. I will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Daniel Marcus
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